Don Armeni Boat Ramp
Summer Hours: 4 A.M. – 10:30 P.M.
Non-Summer Hours: Open 24 hours.
Summer runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Service Interruption: Emergency Repair
The floats at Don Armeni Boat Ramp are currently being reinstalled, with completion expected by the first week of May. They were removed on November 7, 2024, for emergency repairs due to abnormal wear.
During this time, the Boat Ramp is currently closed for the reinstallation of floats. Boats can still be launched, but only without the use of the floats. For most, this will mean that a second person will be needed to launch and retrieve.
The nearest Seattle Parks and Recreation Boat Ramp with saltwater access is Eddie Vine Boat Ramp in Ballard, located at 8001 Seaview Ave NW, next to Golden Gardens Park.
Amenities
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About
Located on Harbor Avenue and Maryland Street south of the Duwamish Head, Don Armeni is the most popular of Seattle's saltwater boat ramps. Don Armeni's close proximity to many favorite fishing spots on the south end of Marine Area 10 and the other south Marine Areas makes it a popular ramp for fishers during salmon season. Another attraction is the view. From across Elliott Bay the Seattle waterfront looks spectacular, making Don Armeni a popular spot for ceremonies, photographers, and sightseers.
A boat launch payment machine is located on premise. The machine will accept coins or bills ($1, $5, $10 & $20), and issue a dated ticket. The machine will not provide change.
Current Project
Visit Don Armeni Boat Ramp Improvement for information about the Don Armeni Motorized Boat Ramp Floating Dock Replacement project.
Have your picnic here!
This park has reservable picnic areas. Visit our picnic reservations page for more information on how to have your event here.
Have your special ceremony here!
You can schedule an outdoor ceremony in almost any of our 400 parks, but this particular location is especially well suited for outdoor ceremonies. Please visit our outdoor ceremonies reservations site for more information.