Back in the day when it was built and called the Seattle Coliseum the area wasn't bad, we walked from several locations, the Fun Forest, Food Court were big draws, we slept in the area around the Fountain and rotated food runs and drinks etc while waiting in line for Playoff and Championship tickets 1978 and 1979. Everyone got along shared blankets, Hot Cider and other drinks. Walked up and around Queen Ann, ate at Kid Valley, it was really good back then. Parking was not an issue, usually could find parking within a couple blocks. Diamond Parking lots were all over also.