🚨Gas Works Park Summer 2025 Event Schedule – Plan Ahead

Dear Wallingford Neighbors,

As part of our mission to support and inform the community, the Wallingford Community Council (WCC) is sharing important updates on major events scheduled for Gas Works Park this summer.

While WCC is not responsible for organizing or managing these events, we remain committed to advocating for neighborhood concerns—including traffic, noise, and park access impacts—as we communicate regularly with city officials and departments. We’re sharing this information to help you plan your summer and minimize surprises.

For the most up-to-date information, please visit:
Seattle Parks – Gas Works Park

🎶 Saturday, July 26 – Concert

  • Estimated Attendance: 10,000
  • Timeframe: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
  • Access: Ticket required for designated event area
  • Expect heavy traffic, limited parking, and increased noise in the evening hours.

🎵 Friday, August 8 – Concert

  • Estimated Attendance: 4,500
  • Timeframe: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
  • Access: Ticket required for designated event area
  • Plan ahead for evening congestion and possible sound amplification during peak hours.

🚴‍♀️ Saturday, August 9 – Bike Ride

  • Estimated Attendance: 7,000
  • Timeframe: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Access: Ticket required for designated event area
  • Early morning and mid-day activity will affect parking and access to Burke-Gilman Trail.

🎤 Saturday, August 23 – Concert

  • Estimated Attendance: 10,000
  • Timeframe: 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM
  • Access: Ticket required for designated event area
  • Expect amplified sound and increased evening traffic volumes.

🏃‍♂️🎶 Saturday, September 27 – Run & Concert

  • Estimated Attendance: 10,000
  • Timeframe: 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Access: Ticket required for designated event area
  • Mixed-use event may cause road closures or reroutes in the morning hours.

The Wallingford Community Council does not organize or endorse these events, but we are in regular contact with city departments to advocate for mitigation of neighborhood impacts.

If you have concerns about noise, crowd size, or other impacts related to these large amplified music events at Gas Works Park, please reach out directly to the appropriate city contacts below.

The following city departments oversee event permitting and are responsible for ensuring that event organizers conduct timely public outreach (at least 30 days prior):

We encourage neighbors to:

  • Share concerns with Seattle Parks & Recreation
  • Use the Parks website for updates