Beautiful peaceful waterfall. Great place to eat and enjoy.

Take the tram tour! For your first visit, its worth the $4. You learn a lot about the history of the garden, all the types of plants, flowers and trees,and you get to see the entire place. Our tour guide took us up to the Boddy House--specifically ask to go see it--its lovely. The view from the patio of the house is beautiful. The gardens are, of course, lovely--our tour guide said Fed-March is the absolute best time to go visit--everything;s in bloom. I went in July and it was still pretty great. WAY more trees than I was expecting--if youre a tree lover, theyve got some sensational ones here.

A nicely done, secluded park with waterfalls and tables snd chairs so you can sit, relax, and de-stress. It is secured at night and it is very clean. There is a security guard on site. I found public parking a block away.UPS was started on this site in 1907 in an office that was under the sidewalk. It was awe-inspiring to see this and realize that UPS is now one of the largest shipping companies in the world!

Such a nice change of pace from the bustling city. Just tucked in and played cards for a while.

One of my favorite botanical gardens by far. There are so many different areas and each seems to evoke different emotions. Always though this would be the best place to marry the one you love.

Just beautiful! Loved the trails, all of the different varieties of flora and the historic Boddy House was a real treat. Even with the parking lot packed - Valentines Day weekend; I guess everyone was looking for something romantic - it didnt feel crowded. Will definitely be back!

Lovely place to have a sit and eat lunch or find a hint more nature. As opposed to a cafe or somewhere where you might feel obligated to buy something. There is generally a security guard there to make sure no one is causing a ruckus. And right now the little metal tables and chairs are in socially distanced clusters.

Small and semi-hidden but worth the stop. A beautiful respite from the historic urban jungle of Pioneer Square. Doesnt open till 8am but you can peek in before then. The waterfall is off until they open. Easy to miss if youre not looking for it. Take a relaxing break on one of the chairs or bring your lunch.

This place is such a beautiful little oasis in the city. I just recently discovered it and its paradise.

Love this place! Thank you UPS for sharing this lovely space with the public! Open even during Covid, with a Security Guard, and FREE!!!

I love this place and eat lunch regularly here as I work nearby. The only reason for a 3 star rating is because of security- I was eating lunch here today and an unwell stranger came up rambling about nothing in particular, I listened for awhile and told him to have a good day. Not unusual for Seattle, untill he staring taking swigs of soda out of a bottle and spitting it out in a spray on the plants with people nearby. Security didn’t seem too bothered that someone was spraying their spit everywhere in a pandemic and hardly glanced up from their phone. This kind of stuff happens a lot here, so be warned, if something happens you’re on your own

An oasis in the midst of Pioneer Square. The waterfall hides the urban noise. Perfect place for lunch.

An oasis in Pioneer Square. Whats more soothing that the sound of running water and the scent of blooming flowers. There are chairs for people to sit around and contemplate the surrounding as well. Surprisingly, its also the birthplace of UPS!

This space is a Sanctuary. Quiet, calming and really a space to cool down in the heat. Security is there, seats and tables for coffee or lunch.

UPS Waterfall Garden Park is indeed beautiful and one of Seattles hidden gems! The sound of the waterfall covers almost all sound of the city around it. So truly it is a blessing to find sanctuary and Peace here! Go and enjoy the experience for yourself! Mwah!Let Peace extend from my mind to yours.Jim

Great retreat from walking in the sun. Sit down, shut up, and enjoy the water.

Its a rather small spot to visit but quaint enough to eat a snack without getting wet. Nobody else was there while visited. Will go back again!

If you wanna catch small rainbows, you definitely should come visit here.

So peaceful even during busy days its a nice place if you want to meditate or listen to music or simply the sounds of the waterfalls..

The birthplace of UPS is marked by this nice little park in the middle of pioneer square, complete with a waterfall! Very easy to miss it so helpful your eyes peeled.

I love this garden this could fit in my backyard of my mind.

Was a lot different then I thought but a nice little park

What a beautiful little park in the middle of the city. Perfect place for a little break or lunch.

Stumbled upon this gem when I decided to explore the city a bit more. It was fairly busy when I visited but what can I say? It’s a gorgeous park and packs a big punch for being so small. Perfect place to read, eat lunch, or even have long uninterrupted chit chats. The sound of the waterfall is very soothing as well. Worth visiting if you’re new to the city.

An unexpected jewel hidden in a corner of downtown Denver. Through the gate you leave the hustle and bustle of the day behind. You walk into an oasis of quiet and wonderful waterfalls. I had seen a small sign about it, but I was looking for a nearby fire station, so I almost didnt see it at first. Recognizing the running water sound. I doubled back and enjoyed a good 15 minutes of bliss. Highly recommended.

While vacationing in Portland, my wife Paula and I, her sister Ellen and husband Rick decided to take the short hop to Seattle. Seeing the Waterfall Garden Park was always on my list of “to dos” because I am a proud UPS retiree. Just envisioning the area when Jim Casey started the messenger service pre UPS, was a great experience for me. Seattle is a very hilly city and riding those bicycles around delivering even small items would have been a real job! It was a memorable trip!

This is a beautiful park and the location is easy to find. Inside isn’t the biggest space but there is a lot of seating and it doesn’t feel too crammed. Even though you can look up and see the city, it is a pretty immersive experience. Right down the street from other great locations like the Klondike museum and Occidental Square. Definitely worth stopping and walking around.

What a lovely little oasis. Rested a bit and enjoyed the waterfall and read the UPS history plaque on the side walk. Great history and a cool, calm downtown area.

Beautiful,relaxing and cozy place hidden in busy downtown. Found it by accident and it was so relaxing. Bistro chairs and tables to seat and listen to sound of waterfall.

BEAUTIFULThank you So Much 4 Giving us This Place!

Lively and lovely or peace and romantic

This is a pretty spot in Seattle to stop and rest or just take photos.

Great 5 minute tropical escape within the city confines.

A hidden gem in downtown Seattle. A must after the tour of the city. It truly is a remarkable site. Small but nice to look at.

Utterly stunning. Gorgeous waterfall smack dab in the middle of an area thats, lets be honest, a lil hood. A visit to this serene spot is a solid way to kick off the day.

Was quite an unexpected little area right off the sidewalk. Seems like it would be a nice place to take a break if I worked in Seattle.

Loved it...best spot in the city, and nobody knows its there!

The waterfall is amazing and the park is such a serene spot in the middle of the city.

Peaceful spot in this time of chaos.

Very serene oasis in the city. Several tables and chairs around to rest and snack.

Very cool little courtyard with a huge waterfall! There were many people sitting eating lunch and it was so relaxing.

Beautiful bit of Zen tucked away in the heart of the city.

This is a beautiful park. Its impressive, considering how this is right in the middle of the city.

A cool, quiet oasis in the heart of the city.

Small but quite enjoyable. Thank you UPS.

Beautiful landscape/waterfall, place is serene, great for meditation and just having a quiet moment for your thoughts if you choose.

Strangely private in my experience.

Beautiful place. I would love to own it. It is like being in Eden...

Beautiful waterfall garden and a sweet spot to sit, relax and chill in mid of pioneer square!

Honestly love this place super serene right smack dab in the middle of town but felt so separate and secluded. Love this place and will make it a point to stop by at any chance.

So secluded you could miss it, but a beautiful place to escape the city bustle for a nice view to have a snack or read or work on a project for school.

So beautiful and serene. My boyfriend, our dog and I go get bubble tea from Seattle Best Tea, then get a pastry from the 85° Bakery, and go to the waterfall park and eat&drink everything there and just enjoy how peaceful it is. There is a security guard there, so no hoodlums hangout there, and its a safe place to take a family or friends and feel like youre in the middle of nature, right in the city

Hidden gem. A place you can just sit and enjoy the sound of falling water

What a beautiful spot! Stopped in for a quiet moment with my partner. Lovely.

Beautiful place to eat lunch, or have a picnic date, but they close early. Its a very relaxing and romantic spot in the middle of the city. Make a wish while youre there.

Nice, relaxing and a wonderful hidden gem like in the middle of the city. Take a break from all the tall buildings in the city, stop by and chill out.

A cozy little area, secluded from traffic. Nice area for lunch or relaxing with benches and tables to sit at. Almost rode right past it.

I discovered this location after escaping the wrath of some kind of particularly angry troglodyte I mistakenly awoke after trying to return a package (not affiliated with UPS but apparently living at the UPS garden ... underneath the waterfall like so many cables of yore). I thought this was a regular delivery store but it turns out its a historical vantage point marking the beginning of UPS. Even though you cannot go UPS the waterfall itself you can watch it go DOWNS (which is Id imagine what the company gets its name). Its quite scenic and the local security guard was quite helpful in specifying that I could not mail my package through any of the available recepticals (when I inquired whether I could ship my return package). Make sure to go a few blocks north or south and youll find a full UPS branch with delivery capabilities but do take a moment to enjoy the scenic beauty here. I knock off one star only because I was mistaken that it was also a full branch in addition to be a historical landmark.

Beautiful place .Nice place to relax and decompress after a tour, or just walking around pioneer square.

Beautiful little urban oasis marking the birthplace of UPS. Great place to take a break and eat your lunch or write in your journal.

Nice place to sit and watch the waterfall, not a whole lot to do.

It appears to be hobo/dealer park! I wouldnt take kids here.

Great little place! Meditative and beautiful.

What a wonderful place for quiet contemplation! As I was walking to King Street Station to catch an Amtrak train, I stopped here for a half-hour of quiet meditation.What a lovely spot! It might not be worth a special trip, but if you’re in the area, stop by for a great place to sit and think. If only there were more places like this!

Great ambiance. Fantastic water feature - the installation is impressive. Really takes you away from your thoughts and transports you to another place.

Surprising hidden gem. So peaceful listening to the water.

Nice, very peaceful, and beautiful place.

Beautiful area quietly tucked away in plain sight

Best hidden spot in downtown. Peaceful relaxatuon place in the heart of busy Pioneer Square. The birthplace of United Parcel Service (UPS) and given to the residents of Seattle in 1977 by the Anne Casey Foundation. Spend an few minutes or few hours and get refreshed.

Nice spot to bring your lunch or coffee and enjoy tranquility

Great place to sit and relax near Occidental Square. The white noise can be relaxing and mostly drowns out the traffic noise. Mostly.

This is a lovely place for a mid-afternoon stop. It needed some clean up when I passed through. People like to eat lunch here and watch the waterfalls. The byproducts distract from the intended ambiance.

Amazing location a great *secret* place we went to get some sandwiches in Salumi close by and enjoyed eating them in this park, there are lots of small cute seating spaces and very quiet in the middle of seattle

Beautiful garden worth checking it out when youre in Pioneer Square. Plenty of seats to kick up and enjoy the fall foliage.

A place of peace and happiness amidst a city shrouded in chaos.

This place was pretty cool. It was the perfect spot to stop and eat lunch. It’s right off kind of rough area so it’s a little bit of a refuge. Ha ha

Best spot in occidental

Great small hidden waterfall garden. Its definitely a very quiet place in the busy pioneer square. When we went, which was in afternoon, we were the only ones there. Definitely a place to stop by when in the area.

Nice little enclosed area to sit and listen to waterfalls and look at trees.

Was close, but it looks serene .

A nice spot that you wouldnt think could be hidden in Pioneer Square of all places, but you can almost forget youre in the middle of the city for a few minutes when youre here.

Great Place to go and think+relax. Waterfalls are great to view with that someone special.

I traveled for two hours going to the UPS Waterfall Garden at Seattle and I really enjoyed the waterfall. The park is small but gorgeous and majestic. There are plenty of places to sit down and relax. I recommend coming here early to enjoy the sunrise.

Such a wonderful hidden gem. We enjoyed relaxing in the garden listening to the waterfall. Its a great place to rest while sightseeing.FYI there are no public restrooms.

Nice place that is a little urban getaway and would be a great place to bring a local nibble!

A quiet piece of nature on the edge of Pioneer Square and the International District.

Pretty cool place. Its a secret little waterfall in a big city. Interesting history spot.

Wonderful surprise and delight. Great place to relax and forest bathe.

Vary nice place to chill!

Peaceful place to sit down and enjoy afternoon coffee!

Cute little water fall park. So

Great place for lunch and relaxation.

Peaceful spot for lunch and Clean

Beautiful place to read, do bills, meditate etc

Beautiful place to sit and relax. The waterfalls are relaxing and drown out the busy streets nearby

A lovely little park to pop into and relax for a while or have lunch. Very kind of them to have it open to the public and perfect spot to rest for 10-30 minutes when walking around the city.

Great pictures. Very clean and isolated . Perfect for a neighborhood romantic get away.

Very calming and relaxing location to take lunch. Parts are adequately covered, so its even nice in the rain.

A great place to escape the hustle and bustle of city life for a moment... Step right off of the sidewalk into a wonderland of paradise serenade you back into existence.

Just got into the city yesterday and began to wander and explore Pioneer Square. I stumbled upon this and was astounded at the beauty of this hole-in-the-wall park. The waterfall almost drowns out the city, which was comforting to someone who comes from rural Missouri. You could even get a coffee across the street and just listen to the roaring water. Amazing find.