Updated: Seattle Fire responded to two different emergency calls in the waters off Ballard this evening, just 15 minutes apart. At 5:01 p.m., Seattle Fire received a call for three swimmers in trouble at Golden Gardens. When firefighters arrived — both by land and water — the swimmers had been assisted by beachgoers to the […]
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Firefighters reunite with woman who fought off attack at Golden Gardens
It’s been just over a year since Kelly Herron fended off an attack in the Golden Gardens restroom. Firefighters at Ballard’s Station 18 responded that day, tending to her cuts and bruises. In a dinner at Station 18 last week, Herron reunited with the same firefighters. “Kelly, we admire your bravery and are happy to […]
A few brave Ballardites take the plunge
It wasn’t like years past. There were no big crowds, just small groups of people braving the cold. But the annual polar bear plunge did take place at Golden Gardens on New Year’s morning. (Click the image to play video:) A post shared by 🍤⚡️👌👀 (@ginabroze) on Jan 1, 2018 at 5:06pm PST Small groups […]
Christmas Ship to light up Shilshole Saturday
The Argosy Cruise Christmas Ship will parade in the waters off Ballard on Saturday as part of its annual festivities. The first sailing runs from 2:30 to 5 p.m., and the on-board choir will perform at the Ballard Locks at 3:40 p.m. and Golden Gardens at 4:20 p.m. Here’s the route map. The second sailing […]
Man hospitalized after late-night shooting at Golden Gardens
A man was sent to the hospital after a shooting at Golden Gardens late last night. #BREAKING: SPD is investigating a shooting near Golden Gardens Park. One person has been taken to Harborview. pic.twitter.com/qPeYgGPpQo — Andy Wallace (@ADubsK5) July 19, 2017 According to the Seattle Police Department, multiple witnesses called 911 just before midnight on Tuesday. […]
Help restore Ballard’s parks at upcoming work parties
There are two forest restoration work parties coming up this weekend at Carkeek Park and Golden Gardens. On Friday, July 7, Weekday Workers (WEWO) will be at Carkeek Park from 9am to noon doing invasive removal, litter removal, planting, species identification, and tending a plant nursery. To join, meet at the parking lot at the park’s […]
Pyramid Brewing celebrates Earth Day in Ballard
Pyramid Brewing Co. made a positive contribution to the environment this past Earth Day by volunteering with Surfrider Foundation at Golden Gardens Beach Park. 25 brewery employees helped remove over 700 pieces of trash and other debris from the beach, including 83 cans and bottles, 39 plastic bags and 398 cigarette butts, just to name […]
Sex offender accused of attacking woman in Golden Gardens restroom
Update March 8: According to a second report by The Seattle Times, SPD police say that Steiner hid in one of the women’s restroom stalls at Golden Gardens Park with the intention of raping a woman. According to statements from the detective who interviewed Steiner, he confirmed that two other women had come into the restroom but […]
Golden Gardens Beach Clean Up set for Saturday
Windermere Ballard is hosting their 2nd annual Beach Clean Up Event at Golden Gardens this Saturday, September 17th, on National Beach Clean Up Day. Windermere is gathering friends, family, clients and community members to participate in the event. “We will be picking up garbage and doing any other small projects as needed. We really want to make this a great event and […]
Golden Gardens stairway to close for improvements
The stairway from lower Golden Gardens Park to the off-leash dog area is scheduled to close today (Thursday, August 25) for approximately three months for a park improvement project. During this time, the stairway and upper landing area will be closed. This project will provide drainage improvements and replace damaged portions of the existing concrete stairway. The project […]
Seattle Parks seeks proposals for long-term food vendor at Golden Gardens
Seattle Parks and Recreation is looking for proposals from qualified operators to manage and operate the Golden Gardens Park Food Concessions under a long-term agreement. Seattle Parks is seeking and will select the concessionaire who best demonstrates the ability to provide innovative, affordable, healthy, safe and reliable food service to park patrons while paying reasonable concession […]
Pianos in the Parks event on at Golden Gardens today
The popular summertime Pianos in the Parks program is making a return engagement for 10 days this month. The program started last Friday and will bring artistically enhanced pianos for public play to 10 parks and public spaces across King County. This year a piano will be placed on the beach at Golden Gardens Park from 10 a.m. to […]
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