Revised May 29, 2020 – This post is being updated as restrictions change, and should be considered current. Please browse other recent posts for more info on closures and changes.
Reminders:
- Lifeguarded beaches are not yet open
- Parking lots are still closed at major parks (except ADA parking at 5 of them)
- Keep up the good work with 6 feet of social distancing
- Groups – please do not congregate in parks
- Two saltwater boat launches are open with strict guidelines starting Sat 5/30
- Parks and trails are open for activities where social distancing can be maintained, such as walking, jogging, cycling and nature viewing. Please enjoy these activities alone or with your household.
- The loop path around Green Lake and all Seward Park paths and trails are open to pedestrians only (no bikes).
- Bonfires, picnics, organized athletic games and pickup games are not permitted.
- All playgrounds/play areas remain closed.
PARKING LOTS are closed at these popular parks to help disperse crowded conditions. Here are the closed lots:
- Along Lake Washington Blvd (Adams St, Duck Bay, Ferdinand St, Lower Colman, Mt. Baker Bathhouse, Stan Sayers, Prichard Beach, 49th St),
- Seward Park, Genesee, Carkeek, Discovery
- Gas Works, Golden Gardens, Green Lake, Kubota Gardens
- Lincoln, Magnuson Park, Matthews Beach, Riverview
- Volunteer, West Seattle Stadium Woodland, and
- Atlantic St Boat Ramp (except when UW will be offering their drive-up COVID testing).
- These lots have ADA parking only.
These major parks close at 8 pm to help disperse crowds:
| Alki Beach, Golden Gardens, and Seward Park |
| Gas Works and Carkeek parks |
| Green Lake and Discovery parks |
| Cal Anderson, Volunteer and Judkins parks |
| Lincoln Park and Kubota Garden |
| Magnuson and Woodland parks |
| Washington Park Arboretum |
| West Seattle Stadium |
| Myrtle Edwards |
WHAT’S OPEN AND WHAT’S CLOSED
| Amenity | Status |
| Adult Fitness Equipment | Closed |
| Athletic Field Use | Closed for games |
| Basketball | Closed |
| BBQs | Closed |
| Bike Trails | Open |
| Boat Launches (hand carry & motorized) | Closed – except Don Armeni and Golden Gardens starting 5/30 |
| Boat Moorages | Open to renters only |
| Community Centers | Closed |
| Disc Golf | Closed |
| Dog Off-Leash Areas | Open |
| Environmental Learning Centers | Closed |
| Fire Pits | Closed |
| Fishing | Closed |
| Gardens | Open (except the Japanese Garden and Volunteer Park Conservatory. Parking lots to other gardens may be closed. ) |
| Golf | Open |
| Beaches | Open (no lifeguards on duty) |
| Hiking Trails | Open |
| Lawn Bowling | Operated by third party |
| Paths | Open |
| Pickleball Courts | Closed |
| Picnic Sites | Closed |
| Play Areas | Closed |
| Pools | Closed |
| P-Patch Community Garden | Operated by Dept. of Neighborhoods |
| Rental Facilities | Closed |
| Restrooms and Drinking Fountains | Open |
| Scuba Diving | Open |
| Skateparks/Spots | Open (except for Lower Woodland) |
| Tennis Court or Tennis Backboard (Outdoor) | Closed |
| Tennis Lights | Closed |
| Wading Pools or Water Features | Closed for season |
| Weddings and Ceremonies | Closed |
| Volleyball (outdoor) | Closed |
| Zoo; Aquarium; Museums; Restaurants | Operated by third party |
* “Family play” refers to doing activities with your household/people you live with
