Beach Rules

• Children under the age of 10 must have a responsible adult supervising them at all times.
• No "bare buns" please! We require bathing suits, and babies must wear tight plastic pants or diapers designed for swimming.
• Please don't bring food, drinks, or glass containers to the beach.
• No spots: if you have a contagious disease, please stay home from the beach.
• Please leave Fido at home; dogs aren't allowed on beaches. (SMC 18.12.080).
• Please, no bikes on the beach.
• No running or water fights are allowed.
• Alcohol isn't allowed in Seattle parks (SMC 18.12.257)
• Please swim only in the area supervised by the lifeguards.
• Novice and non-swimmers must stay inside the ropes.
• Every child must pass a lifeguard-administered swim test before going outside the ropes.
• Please keep face masks, fins, snorkels, and floating toys inside the ropes.
• Please shower and towel dry right after swimming to help prevent swimmer's itch.
• If you have questions, please ask a lifeguard-they're here to help!
• We don't want to have to do this, but if you don't follow these rules we will ask you to leave the beach (SMC 18.12.278).