We’re proud to share that Westlake Park has received a Merit Award at the 2026 WASLA Awards, presented by the Washington Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects. The award recognizes the project’s contribution to public space design, balancing the preservation of a beloved civic landmark with the evolving needs of downtown Seattle.

Working alongside Seattle Parks Foundation, Seattle Parks & Recreation, Sellen Construction, Pine Street Group, and community stakeholders, Berger Partnership helped reimagine the park to improve connectivity, open sightlines, and introduce new green space. Infrastructure and accessibility improvements ensure Westlake Park can continue to accommodate everyday use, community gatherings, and major civic events for years to come.

We’re grateful to our collaborators and the entire project team for their partnership, and to WASLA for this recognition.

See the full project here.

Learn more about the 2026 WASLA Awards here.