Victor Steinbruck Park is finally set to reopen to the public on Friday, following years of renovations that culminated in a recent months-long standoff tied to the presence - or absence - of two totem poles.

The park’s two poles — the Farmer’s Pole and the Untitled Totem Pole — were installed in 1984, when it was known just as Market Park.

The totem poles were a point of contention before Victor Steinbrueck Park's closure. The city and Pike Place Historical Commission have butted heads since then.

Victor Steinbrueck Park in Seattle is reopening after renovations that enhance safety and honor Native American heritage, with totem pole restoration continuing through late 2025.

Victor Steinbrueck Park in Seattle is reopening after renovations that enhance safety and honor Native American heritage, with totem pole restoration continuing through late 2025.