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.
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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.
Boat Launch Fees and Payment
There is a $12.00 boat launch fee at these boat ramps:
- Eddie Vine (Puget Sound / Golden Gardens)
- Don Armeni (Puget Sound / West Seattle)
- Magnuson Park Boat Launch (Lake Washington / Sand Point).
- Stan Sayres (Lake Washington / Mt. Baker),
- Atlantic City (Lake Washington / Rainier Beach)
Fees are collected using the PayByPhone app. An additional $12.00 daily fee is required for vehicles parked overnight, up to 4 days maximum.
Annual Boat Ramp Permits
An annual permit costs $150 (up to 4 night stay permitted). Annual permits are good from January 1 to December 31.
Purchase an Annual Boat Ramp Permit on ActiveNet
Alternate options to purchase an annual permit:
- Call (206) 684-7249
- Download the Annual Boat Ramp Permit Application, print, and return.
- Purchase an Annual Boat Ramp Permit at Evans Pool, Meadowbrook Pool, Rainier Beach Pool, or Southwest Pool.
Learn more about our boat ramp fees, boating rules and regulations, and general boating information on our Boating and Sailing page.
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.