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Jellyfish Playground

📍 Pike Place Market, WA

★4.6(16 Google reviews)

Jellyfish-themed play structure on Alaskan Way, Seattle Waterfront, directly adjacent to the Seattle Aquarium. Features a two-story slide and a smaller 3-ft slide.

✓ jellyfish theme✓ Seattle Aquarium✓ two-story slide✓ well-maintained✓ waterfront✓ choke point warning
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★★★★★Featured review by Chris Foy

Extremely well maintained, kids had fun on it while we waited for the aquarium to open.

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for children aged 5 and up on the tall slide — the two-story height and narrow climb require confidence and physical readiness. Younger children can use the 3-ft slide. On busy weekend days, the tall slide bottleneck can frustrate both kids and parents. Visit on quieter weekday mornings for the smoothest experience.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Assess your child's comfort with two-story height before letting them start the tall slide climb — there is a choke point with no easy exit midway
⏰Visit on weekday mornings to avoid the congestion that develops at the tall slide on busy days
đŸŽŸī¸Use as a pre-Aquarium warm-up or post-visit energy release on the same outing
🚗The smaller 3-ft slide is the better option for toddlers and cautious younger children

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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4.6
★★★★★

16 Google reviews

Well-maintained & fun50%
Aquarium proximity valued25%
Tall slide design notes flagged25%
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Chris Foy

★★★★★

“Extremely well maintained, kids had fun on it while we waited for the aquarium to open.”

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Stuart Anderson

★★★★★

“My nephews had so much fun”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Jellyfish Playground sits on the Seattle Waterfront along Alaskan Way, making it a natural companion to a Seattle Aquarium visit. The centerpiece is a two-story tall slide reached via a climb with a documented choke point — children who hesitate at the top can create bottlenecks on crowded days. A smaller 3-foot slide serves as an alternative for younger or less confident children. The playground is described as extremely well maintained.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday07:00 – 22:00
Tuesday07:00 – 22:00
Wednesday07:00 – 22:00
Thursday07:00 – 22:00
Friday07:00 – 22:00
Saturday07:00 – 22:00
Sunday07:00 – 22:00

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