Where to park at Seahurst Park?
About 30 parking spots are available near the beach (5 signed for handicapped users.) A much larger parking lot, with 158 spots, is located a quarter-mile back up the entrance road. On a summer weekend even that lot can fill up. So it’s best to arrive early (but after 8 AM!) for your hike.
Are dogs allowed at Seahurst beach?
Seahurst Park is not an off-leash park. All dogs or other pets or domestic animals must be kept on a leash no greater than 15 feet in length, and under control at all times.
Is Lake Sammamish swimmable?
Lake Sammamish State Park’s aptly named Swim Beach has a huge sand and gravel beach with a large roped swimming area. The wide shallow area has a rocky bottom, so bring water shoes. The park is a lot safer this summer, having recently reinstated its lifeguard program; it also loans out free life jackets.
Why can’t dogs Go to beach?
Without access to water and shade, dogs can develop heatstroke at the beach. If the sand is particularly hot, your dog’s pads can burn and blister. Wet rocks and moss are very slippery, and your dog can cut their pads on sharp rocks and/or oyster shells at the beach.
Why are dogs not allowed on beaches in Seattle?
Dogs are not allowed on any of Seattle’s public saltwater beaches, even if they are leashed. This law helps us protect the fragile ecosystem along our shorelines. Marine mammals, such as seal pups that are typically born in April, use the city’s beaches to rest and warm themselves.
Is Greenlake safe to swim in 2021?
Despite its reputation, Green Lake is clean and safe for swimmers, according to routine testing by King County.
Can you drink alcohol at Lake Sammamish?
Though the situation at Lake Sammamish State Park led to an agency-wide ban on kegs in 1975, it was nearly 20 years before park rangers got alcohol consumption under some control, according to Benson. Today, picnickers are welcome to bring a beer or two in their coolers to the park, but kegs are still not allowed.
Where is Ed Munro Seahurst Park in Burien WA?
Beautiful beach park with views of the Puget Sound. On a clear, sunny day, this is an ideal place to spend all day outside by the water. The Ed Munro Seahurst Park is located on the west end of Burien. I would highly recommend checking it out if you haven’t visited before.
Is there a playground at Seahurst Park?
There’s a long beach with lots of rocks, shells, etc to explore and great views. There is a playground that appears to be open as well. Most people were wearing masks so that was good to see. Decent park thats behind a neighborhood.
What was the Forward Thrust program for Seahurst Park?
King County’s Forward Thrust program of the late 1960s included plans for increased development of Seahurst Park, including an 8-lane boat launching ramp, expanded parking lot, seawall, breakwater, and raised picnic areas. Environmentalists, however, were concerned about the impact of these projects.