Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks 1
Waterfront Spot
Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks 2
Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks 3

Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks

Adams, Seattle

Giant lock gates slowly raise boats between Puget Sound and Lake Washington while, below, salmon fight their way up the fish ladder. Watch it all from underwater viewing windows or walk across the gates themselves.

engineering marvel
salmon migration
free attraction
family-friendly

Tips

🦭seals often hunt near the fish ladder
🌳heron rookery with 15+ nests in nearby trees
🐟best salmon viewing July through September

Upcoming at Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks

Saturday, Jul 4
Seattle Civic Band 4th of July Concert

Seattle Civic Band 4th of July Concert

July 4 at 2pm

Outdoor holiday brass performance.