Warren G. Magnuson Park
Motorized Boat Launch
Warren G. Magnuson Park Information: (206)684-4946
Park Address: 7400 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115 >
directions
Administrative office visiting address: 6310 NE 74th St, bldg
30 southeast offices
Administrative office mail: 6310 NE 74th St., Suite 109E, Seattle,
WA 98115
Hours
4 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Gates are locked between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m.
EXCITING BOAT RAMP IMPROVEMENTS
Magnuson Boat Ramp closed in early January and will reopen to the
public on May 15, 2008. In order to install a new float and gangway
on the north pier it will close briefly in July.
This project replaces the underwater planks with solid slab construction
on the ramp, rebuilds and lowers the height of the piers to eliminate
the step, and adds an extension float on the northern pier for improved
ADA access. During the closure, and an expected Coho season, there
are not many alternate choices, but larger boats should also use Atlantic
City Boat Ramp on south Lake Washington or smaller boats might
choose Sunnyside Boat Ramp on the
ship canal. Efforts will be made to open early, so please check our
web page.
About the Boat Ramp
Warren G. Magnuson Park is the home of Seattle's most popular public
boat launch. The launch puts boaters and jet skiers directly into Lake
Washington. For a quieter experience, boaters motor out into the expansive
lake to spend the day swimming, fishing or just hanging out.
A fresh-water license is required for each person fishing;
licenses are available at sporting goods stores. See a listing of vendors
in King County: http://www.wdfw.wa.gov/faq/fishfaq.htm
The ramp is located at the southeast end of the park. Pull your trailer
to Sand Point Way N.E. and enter the park at N.E. 65th Street.
Drive east as far as you can (approximately 1/2 mile). You'll see three
long piers and four ramp lanes. The two south lanes are for launching
and the two north lanes for retrieval. Just south of the piers and ramps
are two large parking lots reserved for vehicles with trailers. Just
a reminder, road access to this area is closed and locked at 11:30 p.m.
Fees - For your convenience, an electronic fee machine
makes payment quick and easy by accepting coins or bills ($1 or $5),
providing change, and issuing a dated ticket for display on your dashboard.
A daily permit with overnight parking privileges is available, although
road access to the area is closed at 10:30 p.m. during the winter and
11:30 p.m. during the summer.
» Boat
Ramp fees & charges
Amenities - During the peak boating season, a wheelchair-accessible,
portable restroom is available near the launch. For last-minute gasoline,
snacks and refreshments, stores are located at Sand Point Village (Princeton
Avenue N.E. and Sand Point Way N.E.) or near the N.E. 74th
Street park entrance.
» View Seattle Parks &
Recreation Boating
» See a listing of other boat launches in King County
& statewide http://www.rco.wa.gov/maps/boat.htm
Updated
April 14, 2008
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