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Magnuson Park Swimming Beach
4.7★ · 188 Google ratings · Seattle, Washington
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Showers✓ Picnic tables✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
Street parking · 240 ft away · fills up
Walk
110 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 50 ft away
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
375 yd of shoreline
Sand
120 ft from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Wed 4pm
Map of Magnuson Park Swimming Beach
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1Parking250 ft from the listing2Restrooms and showers50 ft from the listing3Picnic tables120 ft from the listing4Covered shelter100 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Best for picnics and relaxation
The park offers ample space, picnic tables, restrooms with showers, and scenic views for a full day.
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2018–2026
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2018–2026
Arrive early on sunny days
Parking fills quickly during warm weather, with spots harder to find as the day progresses.
Wear water shoes or sandals
The beach is rocky underfoot, making proper footwear essential for comfortable wading and swimming.
Expect cold water year-round
Lake Washington stays chilly even in summer and September, so be prepared for a shock.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
64°F · overcast
Waves
0.1 ft · 2 s apart
Wind
2 mph from the S
UV index
5 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 04:49 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 12:31 | High tide | ↑ |
| 17:08 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 22:15 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 4:40 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 6505 NE 65th St, Seattle, WA 98115
🅿 Parking 240 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 110 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 50 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Magnuson Park Swimming Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 240 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Magnuson Park Swimming Beach?
110 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 Magnuson Park Swimming Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 50 ft from the listing.
When is Magnuson Park Swimming Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Wed 4pm and the busiest at Mon 11am.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
