Getting to the Show
There are many options to get to Lake Union Piers, the site of the Boats Afloat Show! Show address for navigation: 901 Fairview Ave. N. Seattle, WA 98109
Rideshare:
The easiest way to get to the show! We encourage you to use Uber or Lyft – no need to worry about finding a parking spot. Provide this address to your rideshare driver: 901 Fairview Ave. N. Seattle, WA 98109
Private Parking:
There are many private paid parking lots in South Lake Union. Nearby options include:
Lake Union Piers (closest to the show) – 901 Fairview Ave. N. Seattle, WA 98109
Diamond Parking on Fairview Ave. N. – 1111 Fairview Ave. N. Seattle, WA 98109
Allen Institute Parking on Roy St. – 943 Roy St. Seattle, WA 98109
There are many other paid parking lots – just Google “Parking Near Lake Union Piers” or try Parkopedia. Please note all parking lots are privately owned and operated; all parking rates are determined by parking lot management, not the Boats Afloat Show.
Free Parking – Evenings and Weekends:
You can park for free at Amazon-owned buildings during evenings (after 4pm) and all day on weekends. You must enter after 4pm on the weekdays, to receive free parking. The nearest Amazon-owned free parking locations:
Amazon Obidos building at: 551 Boren Ave. N. Seattle, WA 98109 (click here for more details)
Amazon Ruby building at: 333 Boren Ave. N. Seattle, WA 98109 (click here for more details)
Please note all Amazon parking lots are privately owned and operated; their free parking policy may change at any time and is not affiliated with nor guaranteed by the Boats Afloat Show.
City of Seattle Street Parking:
There are a limited number of City of Seattle public parking spaces on the streets around the show. These parking spots have time limits, ranging from two to ten hours. Paid parking during show hours (except on Sundays).
Public Transit:
The most cost effective way to get to the show – take advantage of public transit, including King County Metro buses and/or the South Lake Union streetcar (Closest stop to the show: “Fairview & Campus Drive”). Use the following address as your destination, when planning your trip: 901 Fairview Ave. N. Seattle, WA 98109.