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  1. Learn why the Locks need support and How to Donate. Explore the world class botanical garden: Summer events, concerts, picnics and weddings. Ballard Locks.org is the official site for Visitor Information and Public Support of the Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks.

  2. Ballard Locks. /  47.66556°N 122.39722°W  / 47.66556; -122.39722. The Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, or Ballard Locks, is a complex of locks at the west end of Salmon Bay in Seattle, Washington's Lake Washington Ship Canal, between the neighborhoods of Ballard to the north and Magnolia to the south. [2] : 2 [3] [4] : 6.

  3. Sep 15, 2019 · The visitor center provides the opportunity to learn more about the history and operation of the Ballard Locks. Located in a charming historic structure, the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks Visitor Center is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., May 1 to Sept. 30. It's open Thursday through Monday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Oct. 1 to April 30.

  4. The complex of locks sits in the middle of Salmon Bay and are part of Seattle's Lake Washington Ship Canal. They are known locally as the Ballard Locks after the neighborhood to their north. (Magnolia lies to the south.) The locks and associated facilities serve three purposes:

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  5. Learn about the three species of Pacific Salmon that pass through the Ballard Locks and see them in the fish ladder or viewing windows. Find out the best times to view them, the maintenance schedule, and the Salmon Education Center.

  6. Ballard Locks Boater Information. While life jackets are not required by law in the Ballard Locks, it is simply good common sense to wear one, especially on a crowded day. Check out this 60 sec. Water Safety video produced by the Corps Foundation with a grant from the US Coast Guard.

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  8. Learn about the history and function of the Ballard Locks, which connect Puget Sound with Lake Union and Lake Washington. Watch boats and fish pass through the locks, enjoy the botanical garden and the visitor center.

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