Terry Pettus Park
Terry Pettus Closure
The lower portion of Terry Pettus Park is closed due to unsafe conditions. For more information, please visit the Terry Pettus Renovation project page.
Amenities
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Terry Pettus Park is a street-end pocket park located on the eastern shore of Lake Union and includes shoreline access and a public float. Tie-up time is limited to 2 hours.
The park is named in honor of Terry Pettus, a progressive journalist, author, and social activist who made significant contributions to Washington State’s labor and housing movements. As the state’s first member of the American Newspaper Guild, Pettus used his platform to advocate for union rights, racial equality, improved housing, and support for low-income and working-class communities. He played a leading role in the fight for Old Age pensions and was instrumental in organizing the Floating Homes Association on Lake Union in the 1960s and ’70s. His work with the Seattle City Council contributed to the cleanup of Lake Union and efforts to protect the floating home community from displacement by condominiums and freeway expansion. Pettus dedicated his life to building a more equitable society, stating that his greatest hope was to create a world without privilege, where people could have true control over their own lives.
Current Project
Visit Terry Pettus Park Renovation for information on the renovation of this park.
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.