Cairncross & Hempelmann Proudly Supports Friends of Waterfront Park

At Cairncross & Hempelmann, we believe thriving communities are built through meaningful partnerships, vibrant public spaces, and organizations dedicated to bringing people together. That’s why we are proud to support Friends of Waterfront Park as a sponsor of this year’s summer programming.

While the City of Seattle built Waterfront Park, it is Friends of Waterfront Park that helps bring it to life every day. As the nonprofit partner responsible for fundraising, stewardship, and year-round programming, Friends ensures the waterfront remains an active, inclusive, and welcoming civic space for residents and visitors alike. Their work extends beyond maintaining beautiful public spaces, they create experiences that foster connection, celebrate Seattle’s diverse communities, and encourage people to engage with the city’s natural beauty and rich cultural heritage.

Friends of Waterfront Park’s mission is simple yet powerful: to bring people and local communities together to ensure Waterfront Park thrives as a vibrant gathering space—fostering connections and honoring Seattle’s natural beauty and stories. Guided by that mission, the organization has become a driving force behind the park’s evolution into one of Seattle’s most dynamic public spaces.

The organization’s impact extends far beyond event programming. Friends works alongside community organizations, artists, neighborhood leaders, businesses, and civic partners to create programming that celebrates local history, Indigenous culture, environmental stewardship, and the stories that have shaped Seattle’s waterfront. Through extensive community engagement, they continue to ensure that Waterfront Park evolves as a place where everyone feels welcome and connected.

The results speak for themselves. Millions of people now visit Waterfront Park each year, making it one of Seattle’s premier public gathering spaces. Friends of Waterfront Park continues to invest in programming, stewardship, fundraising, and partnerships that will ensure the park remains vibrant for generations to come.

As a Seattle law firm deeply invested in the communities we serve, CH& is honored to support an organization whose work strengthens our city in so many ways. Public spaces like Waterfront Park remind us of the importance of gathering together, celebrating local culture, and investing in places that improve quality of life for everyone.

We are grateful to Friends of Waterfront Park for their leadership, vision, and unwavering commitment to creating a waterfront that reflects the very best of Seattle. We look forward to seeing another successful summer filled with community, connection, and memorable experiences along our city’s beautiful shoreline.