My friends lovingly describe my relationship with water as “panicked,” yet here I am, willingly plunging into the epic madness of the Seafair’s massive Washington water festival this weekend. Watching the hydroplanes from Genesee Park gives you a close-up perspective that television simply cannot replicate. Genesee Park Festival Grounds: Food, Music, And FunBeyond the roaring jets and rocket-fast boats, the festival grounds at Genesee Park are a celebration in their own right. Friday at Genesee Park is especially sweet because general admission is free, thanks to a generous sponsorship from Windermere. Traffic around Lake Washington during Seafair is notoriously intense, and arriving stressed is no way to start a celebration.