Revised Monday, September 21, 2020

Please be advised that the status of activities listed on this page are subject to change at any time.

We are currently in Phase 2 of King County’s re-opening plan.



These popular parks will close at 8:00pm:

Alki Beach Green Lake Washington Park Arboretum Kubota Garden West Seattle Stadium Carkeek Lincoln Myrtle Edwards Discovery Magnuson Judkins Gas Works Seward Woodland Golden Gardens Volunteer

Parking Lots

Parking restrictions continue at some parks to limit crowding.

See the list here (There are some ADA exceptions.)

Boat Launches

Most boat launches are now open, with adjacent parking open as well, except for Stan Sayres and Ferdinand St. Strict guidelines are in place; read those here.

Anything OPEN requires social distancing:

Amenity Status Adult Fitness Equipment Closed Athletic Field Use Open for groups of 5 and under

for non-organized use** (see below) Basketball Open for groups of 5 and under BBQ Grills Open for groups of 5 and under Bike Trails Open Beaches See Swimming Areas Boat Launches

(hand carry & motorized) Most open except Stan Sayres & Ferdinand St. Boat Moorages Open to renters only Community Centers Closed Community Gardens Open Disc Golf Open for groups of 5 and under Dog Off-Leash Areas Open Drinking Fountains Open Environmental Learning Centers Closed Fire Pits Closed Fishing Open Japanese Garden Open: tickets MUST be purchased in advance online Volunteer Park Conservatory Closed Gardens Open Parking lots to other gardens may be closed. Golf Open for groups of 5 and under Hiking Trails Open Lawn Bowling Operated by third party Paths Open (Green Lake and Seward loops pedestrian only) Pickleball Courts Open for groups of 5 and under Picnic Shelters Open for reservations of groups of 5 and under Picnic Tables Open for groups of 5 and under Play Areas Closed Pools Closed P-Patch Community Garden Operated by Dept. of Neighborhoods Rental Facilities Closed Restrooms Open Scuba Diving Open Skateparks/Spots Open Spray Parks Closed Swimming Areas with Lifeguards Closed for the season Tennis Court or Tennis Backboard (Outdoor) Open Wading Pools Closed Weddings and Ceremonies Closed Volleyball (outdoor) Open for groups of 5 and under Zoo; Aquarium; Open Museums; Restaurants Operated by third party

** Athletic Fields: team practice can occur if a) players are limited to groups of five in separate parts of the field, separated by a buffer zone and b) practice can follow social distancing of a minimum of six feet between players with no contact. Each league, organization, or club must publish and follow a “return to play” safety plan. Parents and household members must not congregate on the sidelines during practice.