Don Armeni Boat Ramp
Non-Summer Hours: 4 A.M - 11:30 P.M.
Summer Hours: 4 A.M. – 10:30 P.M.
Summer runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
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About
Located on Harbor Avenue and Maryland Street south of the Duwamish Head, Don Armeni is the most popular of Seattle's saltwater boat ramps. Don Armeni's close proximity to many favorite fishing spots on the south end of Marine Area 10 and the other south Marine Areas makes it a popular ramp for fishers during salmon season. Another attraction is the view. From across Elliott Bay the Seattle waterfront looks spectacular, making Don Armeni a popular spot for ceremonies, photographers, and sightseers.
Boat Launch Fees and Payments
We have 7 motorized boat ramps on Puget Sound, Lake Washington, and the Ship Canal.
Tie-ups are limited to 15 minutes at motorized boat ramps.
Launch permits are required at the 5 motorized boat launches on Puget Sound and Lake Washington, regardless of where you park your vehicle and trailer:
- Atlantic City (Rainier Beach),
- Don Armeni (Alki),
- Eddie Vine (Shilshole),
- Magnuson Park (Sand Point),
- Stan Sayres (Mount Baker).
Day Use Permits ($12)
Day use permits are $12 per day, sold on the PayByPhone app. Maximum stay 4 days. The Washington State Parks Discover Pass is not valid at boat ramps in Seattle.
Annual Boat Launch Permits ($150)
Annual Boat Launch Permits are good from January 1-December 31. You may purchase an annual permit 4 ways:
- PREFERRED: Purchase an Annual Boat Ramp Permit on ActiveNet
- Call (206) 684-7249
- Download the Annual Boat Ramp Permit Application, print, and return with a $150.00 check or money order payable to Seattle Parks and Recreation. Please allow 2 weeks for processing.
- Purchase an Annual Boat Ramp Permit in-person at Evans Pool, Meadowbrook Pool, Rainier Beach Pool, or Southwest Pool.
Launch Permits are not required at:
The boat ramps on the Ship Canal which have little to no parking:
Hand Carry Boat Launches (see map and list below).
However, hand carry users must pay launch fees at motorized boat ramps on Lake Washington and Puget Sound.
Click or tap to open a new window with an interactive GIS map of Motorized Boat Ramps and Hand Carry Boat Launches
For an alphabetical text list of Boat Ramps, Hand Carry Boat Launches, and Tie-Up Spaces, see the Shoreline Access List.
Have your picnic here!
This park has reservable picnic areas. Visit our picnic reservations page for more information on how to have your event here.
Have your special ceremony here!
You can schedule an outdoor ceremony in almost any of our 400 parks, but this particular location is especially well suited for outdoor ceremonies. Please visit our outdoor ceremonies reservations site for more information.