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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.
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Ballard Locks. Interactive Map. 3015 NW 54th Street Ballard,...
- Ballard Locks Visitor Center/Museum/Gift Shop
Future plans for an improved facilty are under...
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Ballard Locks Hiram M. Chittenden Locks donate Email...
- Summer Concerts
Carl S. English Jr. Botanical Garden. Concert & Events are...
- Weddings at The Locks
Weddings at the Locks are popular. A permit is required....
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Free guided public tours are available from May 1 through...
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- The Ballard Locks
- The Fish Ladder at The Ballard Locks
- The Visitor Center at The Ballard Locks
- The Garden at The Ballard Locks
The Ballard Locks are located in Salmon Bay, just west of upper Lake Union, and are part of what is known as the Lake Washington Ship Canal. This canal connects Lake Washington, Lake Union, and the Puget Sound and the locks are operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. First of all, what's a lock? A lock is a device constructed to allow boats a...
Boats and ships aren't the only things that pass between Puget Sound and inland waters. Fish, particularly salmon and steelhead, also make use of the man-made route via a fish ladder that is part of the facility. You can experience the large silvery fish making their journey by spending some time peering through one of the underwater-viewing window...
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 Centeris 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. You can learn abo...
The grounds around the Ballard Locks and the visitor center are home to the Carl S. English, Jr. Botanical Garden, which provides visitors with a lovely place to stroll and picnic. Special events, including live music and garden shows, take place on the grounds throughout the summer.
Future plans for an improved facilty are under consideration. 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.
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.
Free guided public tours are available from May 1 through Sept 30 during visitor center hours. Free tours start at 2:00 pm in the visitor center theater and last about an hour. You can join a tour anytime, no registrations are required.
The Ballard Locks carry more boat traffic than any other lock in the U.S., and the locks, along with the fish ladder and the surrounding Carl S. English Jr. Botanical Gardens, attract more than one million visitors annually, making it one of Seattle's top tourist attractions.
- December 14, 1978
- Charles A. D. Young (locks and dam), Bebb and Gould (support buildings)
- 1911–1917
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...
