DreamPark Opens Mixed Reality Theme Park at West Canal Yards
Tickets available at https://visitdreampark.com/seattle. Walk-ups welcome, Saturday and Sunday, weekly starting on July 19th.
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WHAT:
DreamPark, the creator of the world's largest downloadable theme park, is now open at Seattle's West Canal Yards. This immersive, 25,000-square-foot mixed-reality experience turns the real world into a free-roam adventure game leveraging XR technology through Meta Quest headsets. From kids to corporate teams, DreamPark brings digital magic to life, right on the Ballard waterfront.
WHEN:
Sneak Peek: Friday, July 18, 4-6 pm
Opening Day: Saturday, July 19, 2025
Times: 12 pm - 6 pm
Tickets: Tickets available at https://visitdreampark.com/seattle. Walk-ups welcome, Saturday and Sunday, weekly starting on July 19th
WHERE:
West Canal Yards – 1731 NW Canal St, Seattle, WA, 98119
(Just off the Ship Canal, near Ballard Bridge)
WHO:
DreamPark was co-founded by Brent Bushnell, Aidan Wolf, and Kevin Habich, with installations in Santa Monica, the LA County Fair and premier events across the country. Their latest and largest venue transforms Seattle's waterfront into a playable mixed-reality world for ages 4+.
WHY IT MATTERS:
It's a fun, social, active, and tech-forward experience for families, friends, and teams alike.
VISUALS:
Colorful gameplay, groups in headsets exploring the waterfront, real-world with digital overlays, live multiplayer adventures.
ABOUT DREAMPARK
DreamPark is creating the world's first mixed-reality downloadable theme park, transforming real-world spaces into immersive adventures. Using the latest XR technology, we overlay digital worlds onto physical environments, creating magical experiences accessible through Meta Quest headsets and mobile devices. With strategic locations across major cities, we're building the world's largest theme park—one that exists everywhere and is open to everyone. Founded by industry veterans Brent Bushnell, Aidan Wolf, and Kevin Habich, and backed by top VCs including Long Journey Ventures and Founders, Inc., DreamPark is reimagining how people play, connect, and experience their communities in the mixed reality era.
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