About This Beach
Lincoln Park in West Seattle combines a mile of saltwater beach along Puget Sound with 135 acres of forest trails and recreational facilities. The beach includes both rocky and sandy sections, with a paved path running its length. The park features Colman Pool, a heated saltwater pool with views of Puget Sound (open summers). Located near the Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal, the beach offers views of ferry traffic between Seattle and Vashon Island. The forested upper portion of the park connects to the beach via multiple trails and staircases, creating a diverse ecosystem experience within one park. Wildlife sightings include seals, sea lions, herons, and occasionally orcas passing by offshore. The park’s mature forest includes examples of old-growth Douglas fir and Western red cedar.
Visiting
Facts below come from the linked official pages, checked in October 2026. Anything not listed was not found on an official source.
- Hours: 4 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Source: Seattle Parks and Recreation, Lincoln Park, as of Oct 2026.
- Facilities: Restrooms, drinking fountains, grills, picnic sites, play area. Colman Pool, an outdoor heated saltwater pool, is open in summer only. Source: Seattle Parks and Recreation, Lincoln Park, as of Oct 2026.
- Boat launch: Hand carry boats can launch from 300 feet of shoreline at the south end of the park. Source: Seattle Parks and Recreation, Lincoln Park, as of Oct 2026.
- Water quality: check current swimming advisories with the Washington Department of Ecology, swimming beach monitoring. Advisories are not copied here because they change. (as of Oct 2026)
- Tides: nearest NOAA tide prediction station is Point Vashon, Vashon Island (9446025), about 3.4 miles away. (as of Oct 2026)
- Water temperature: nearest NOAA station reporting water temperature is Seattle (9447130), about 5.6 miles away. (as of Oct 2026)
- Mapped amenities: OpenStreetMap shows 6 grills, 6 toilets, 6 drinking water points, 3 parking areas within the park area. Map data OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL. (as of Oct 2026)