71°
Partly Sunny
2%
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King County, WA · Puget Sound
Golden Gardens Park
8499 Seaview Pl NW, Seattle, WA 98117
An 88-acre Ballard park with the best sunset view in Seattle — sand, two wetlands, forest trails above the bluff, and the Olympics straight across the Sound. The other legal bonfire beach in the city, and the busiest one on a warm evening. The 1929 bathhouse is a designated city landmark.
Today's Conditions
Great day for a beach walk.
Cool but workable
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 71. North wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. North northeast wind 2 to 7 mph.
Weather
- 71°F air — cool but workable
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
79 /100
great
77 Sunbathe
83 Walk
86 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
71°F
Partly Sunny
Wind
8 mph
N
Rain
2%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
5 Moderate
Peaks 02 PM · burn in ~40m
Burn-free before 10 AM & after 04 PM
Tomorrow
67°F
Mostly Cloudy
Water
Water Temp
—
Next Low Tide
11:02 PM
4.4 ft · in 3.7h
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:38 AM
Sunset
7:35 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
67°
Mostly Cloudy
3%
67
66°
Mostly Cloudy
2%
65
67°
Chance Light Rain
40%
47
66°
Partly Sunny
14%
66
66°
Mostly Sunny
3%
72
66°
Partly Sunny
12%
69
What to Bring Today
- recommended SPF 30 sunscreen clear day + warm temps
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Best Fishing Times Today
Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.
Minor
6:20 PM - 7:20 PM
Major
10:50 PM - 12:50 AM
Minor
4:30 AM - 5:30 AM
Major
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Paid and free lots that fill by early afternoon in summer; overflow street parking up the hill on Seaview Pl NW.
Dogs
No dogs on the sand — Seattle bans dogs from park beaches. There is a fenced off-leash area in the upper north end of the park, away from the shoreline.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
8499 Seaview Pl NW, Seattle, WA 98117
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Golden Gardens Park today?
Golden Gardens Park shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. No lifeguards are on duty, so check the day's conditions and swim with caution. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.
Is Golden Gardens Park dog-friendly?
No dogs on the sand — Seattle bans dogs from park beaches. There is a fenced off-leash area in the upper north end of the park, away from the shoreline.
Is there an entry fee at Golden Gardens Park?
Entry to Golden Gardens Park is free.
Are there lifeguards at Golden Gardens Park?
No lifeguards are stationed at Golden Gardens Park. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Golden Gardens Park?
Amenities at Golden Gardens Park include restrooms, fire pits, sand volleyball, grills, drinking fountains, fishing pier, boat launch, playground.
When is the water warmest at Golden Gardens Park?
Puget Sound and the Salish Sea stay cold year-round. Surface temperatures peak in late July and August at roughly 55-62°F, and the deeper channels stay in the low 50s. Swimming is short-dip territory for most people; wetsuits are normal. Shallow, sun-warmed bays like Birch Bay run several degrees warmer than the open Sound.
Where is Golden Gardens Park located?
Golden Gardens Park is in King County, WA, at 8499 Seaview Pl NW, Seattle, WA 98117.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS