Wilson Rolls Out Four New Public Bathrooms in Pioneer Square
People in Seattle have a new tool in their kit when it comes to meeting nature's call while in Pioneer Square. On Friday, officials opened two new restrooms at a ceremony at the 2nd Avenue and Washington Street location, near the Smith Tower.
The other new set of two bathrooms are located at 1st Avenue S and S Charles Street outside of Lumen Field. The new facilities will certainly come in handy during FIFA World Cup festivities in June and early July, though those events will also add "more than 100" temporary portable bathrooms given the huge crowds expected.
Rather than cutting a ribbon at this event, leaders sliced through a ceremonial roll of toilet paper. Speakers sprinkled in plenty of dad jokes, while also noting that the lack of public restroom facilities is a real concern facing the the region in need of serious attention. Mayor Katie Wilson struck both of these chords.
“Today is a first step to delivering on Seattle's number 1 and number 2 priority: creating clean, accessible, and safe public bathrooms,” Wilson said. “This is a simple solution to address one of our most basic human needs, and a step towards creating a more livable and welcoming city for everyone.”
That's a wrap. Open for business.
— Doug Trumm (@metropolitanglide.bsky.social) 2026-05-15T20:25:02.376Z
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