PAWA Paints Gas Works Park, Seattle 2026

Gas Works Park is a great place to set up an easel in June. Join us for an upcoming paint-out to capture one of the most unique locations in Seattle.
On a sunny day, the park is truly a painter’s playground. You’ll have your pick of diverse subjects, from the towering, rusted beauty of the only remaining coal gasification plant in the country to sweeping views of the city, fishing boats, and the George Washington Memorial Bridge. If you prefer capturing life in motion, there are always plenty of picnickers lounging on the grassy hills and Canadian geese wandering the grounds.
Don’t let the threat of a Seattle drizzle deter you, either. If it rains, we have excellent shelter within the remaining parts of the plant. You’ll stay perfectly dry while having a front-row seat to paint the intricate machinery and structures from the safety of the cover.

Facilitator: Oksana Limankina Email:[email protected] Cell Phone: 206-483-5792

Meeting location, date and time :Meeting coordinates : 47.645948, -122.333812 Sunday, June 14th, 10am. You will want to arrive early because of limited parking. I'll be painting and meeting you at the meeting location from 10am till 11am. If you arrive late you will find other painters scattered around the park.

Lunch plans - Please bring a sack lunch, drinks and snacks for the day. Let's meet at the initial meeting location for lunch from 12:30pm till 1:30pm. We can share our morning paintings. There are also plenty of restaurants and cafes in the Fremont neighborhood.

After lunch - We keep painting around the park.

End of day plan - At 4pm I will be around the meeting location so you are very welcome to stop by and share your works.

Directions; from various possible routes: To drive to Gas Works Park from I-5 North, take exit 169 for NE 45th St, turn left onto NE 45th St, then turn left onto Stone Way Ave N. Follow Stone Way down to N 34th St, turn left, and then take an immediate right onto Burke Ave N to reach the park entrance and parking lot.
To drive to Gas Works Park from I-5 South, take exit 169 for NE 45th St, turn right onto NE 45th St, then left on Stone Way N. Follow it to N Northlake Way, which leads directly to the park entrance and parking lot at 2101 N Northlake Way, Seattle.

Recommended Lodging: Lodging, if needed, can be found in Fremont and University District.

Other notes about this event - include parking info, whether a pass is needed, restrictions, how to spot you, etc: The main parking lot for Gas Works Park is located at 2101 N Northlake Way, Seattle, WA 98103, directly at the north end of the park. It's a free on-site parking lot, but it fills up fast on sunny days and weekends, so arrive early or consider walking from nearby neighborhoods.Limited, free parking is available on Northlake Way and Meridian Ave N. Handicap spaces are available near the entrance paths.

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