Ballard Locks
Known locally as the Ballard Locks, the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks provides a link for boats traveling between the salt water of Puget Sound and the fresh waters of Lake Union and Lake Washington. Tourists and locals enjoy watching the parade of sailboats, motorboats, tugs, barges and yachts passing through, as the locks’ water levels are adjusted to allow their safe passage.
Also on site are the Carl S. English, Jr. Botanical Garden featuring 1,500 varieties from around the world, a beautiful 7-acre park area where you can picnic or watch free concerts in the summer, the fish ladder where you can watch salmon pass between fresh and salt water, and the Visitor Center and gift shop where you can learn more about the history of the locks.
| Address: | 3015 NW 54th Street
Seattle, WA 98107 |
| Phone: | 206-783-7059 |
| Website: | Official Website |
| Hours: | Daily 7am – 9pm |
| Admission: | Free |
| Wheelchair Access: | Yes |
| Dogs Allowed: | Outside areas only |
Location Map
Photo Gallery
Click on any photo to begin slideshow:
