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Cove Park (4807 SW Barton St)
4.4★ · 46 Google ratings · Seattle, Washington
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 230 ft away · about 4 spaces
Accessibility
Step-free entrance
Access
7am to 7pm
Walk
50 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 175 yd away
Tide
11 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
125 yd from the water to the back
Water quality
Good · all 16 samples clean · 2025
Crowds
Quietest Mon 7pm
Map of Cove Park (4807 SW Barton St)
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1Parking230 ft from the listing2Restrooms175 yd from the listing3Covered shelter125 yd from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Bring dogs freely
The park welcomes dogs with no restrictions mentioned by multiple visitors.
Come during low tide
The beach expands significantly at low tide, doubling in length according to one visitor.
Visit for sunset views
Multiple reviewers highlighted the beautiful sunset views over the water as a notable feature.
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2016–2026
Plan for a short visit
This is a small park best suited for quick stops or waiting for the ferry rather than extended outings.
Expect crowds near ferry times
Parking and beach access can get congested during ferry departure and arrival windows.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
62°F · overcast
Waves
0.1 ft · 2 s apart
Wind
1 mph from the SW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
5 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 04:51 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 12:33 | High tide | ↑ |
| 17:10 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 22:17 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 4:41 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 4807 SW Barton St, Seattle, WA 98136
🅿 Parking 230 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 50 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 175 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Cove Park?
The nearest mapped parking area is 230 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Cove Park?
50 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Cove Park have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 175 yd from the listing.
When is Cove Park least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 7pm and the busiest at Wed 2pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
