FOLLOWUP: Seattle Parks’ official announcement of this year’s beach and boat-ramp hours

Seattle Parks announced 2026 summer hours for Alki Beach and Golden Gardens, effective May 1 through September 30: 4 a.m.–10:30 p.m. Beach fires begin May 22 at designated pits only, seven days a week through September 1, with mandatory extinguishing by 10 p.m. Don Armeni and Eddie Vine boat ramps will operate 4 a.m.–10:30 p.m. summers, 24 hours off-season.