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Seattle parks will close earlier than normal in citywide safety crackdown

May 27, 2025, 11:00 AM | Updated: 11:43 am

Alki Beach Seattle (Photo: Getty Images)...

Alki Beach Seattle (Photo: Getty Images)

(Photo: Getty Images)

To curb illegal parties and late-night street racing in and around local parks, Seattle introduced a new set of strict regulations this summer.

Officials say the crackdown is part of a broader safety plan aimed at making parks more welcoming during the day and quieter at night, according to .听The new rules include shortened summer hours at some of Seattle鈥檚 most popular beaches, such as Alki Beach and Golden Gardens. These parks were previously open until 11:30 p.m. but will now close at 10:30 p.m.

The move follows years of pilot programs experimenting with earlier closures. say the change is now permanent.

Seattle beach and park hours see city-wide cut聽

reports that new gates will be installed at Magnuson Park and Gas Works Park, by July, in order to block vehicle access after hours. Concrete barriers are being strategically placed in some park parking lots to deter reckless driving. Officials say the city is also considering installing gates at additional parks in the future.

Police officers will also help clear parks at closing hours to prevent trespassing, according to .

In addition to Seattle鈥檚 waterfront parks, several boat ramps and other park locations will also have reduced hours:

  • Hamilton Viewpoint and Magnuson Park Boat Ramp: open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Hoa Mai Park: open 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • Several boat ramps, including Don Armeni and Stanley Sayres, will now close at 10:30 p.m., down from 24-hour access.

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