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About. The Hiram M. Chittenden Locks (locally known as the Ballard Locks) is a waterway system that connects the saltwater of the Puget Sound to the fresh water of the Ship Canal, which sits about 20 feet above sea level. Boats enter the locks, the gates close and the water rises or falls to the level of the destination waterway.
SECOND FLOOR - EXHIBITS - Locks History, Corps of Engineers in the NW. and Park Ranger offices. MAIN FLOOR - GIFT SHOP, THEATER (multiple videos on request), & TALKS. Visitor Center Museum Gift Shop Book Store Theater.
Website | Map. Officially known as the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, the Ballard Locks is one of Seattle’s most popular tourist attractions, especially during the sunny months. The grounds also feature a fish ladder and the Carl S. English Jr. Botanical Garden — one of the most beautiful park settings in Seattle.
Oct 13, 2023 · One hundred and six years after they formally opened in 1917, the Ballard Locks are the nation’s busiest, passing up to 50,000 vessels each year. As Lake Washington’s only outlet, the Locks and...
