Stan Sayres Memorial Park
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CLOSURE Notice:
This boat ramp is mostly closed while SPR awaits federal permits to begin repair work. For more information on the project please visit the boat ramp replacement project page.
Limited launching is allowed for boats and vehicles that can fit in between the block barriers to use just the central portion of the ramp.
With an overnight parking pass, vehicles with boat trailers may remain in the parking lot after closing. Four night maximum.
Stan S. Sayres Memorial Park (also known as "Sayres Pits" because of its association with Seattle's annual Seafair Hydroplane Races) is located a mile south of the Interstate 90 Bridge on Lake Washington. Stan Sayres is also the home of the Mount Baker Rowing and Sailing Center. A north-facing point, Stan Sayres offers four wide launching lanes which are usually protected from rough water. Additionally, if the weather is clear, Mount Rainier, Glacier Peak and Mount Baker.
Stan Sayres has many boat launches! The small craft float is located to the west of Mount Baker Rowing and Sailing Center. Priority use for these floats is reserved for Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation programs. No tie-up is permitted and boats must be attended at all times.
The motorized boat launch at 3800 Lake Washington Blvd. S, on the east side of the peninsula by the parking lot.
Finger piers on the west side of the peninsula are available for hand launch. Tie-up is permitted for up to 2 hours and power boat launching is not permitted.
Boat Launch Fees and Payment
A $12 daily use fee is required to launch or park overnight at these boat ramps:
- Atlantic City (Lake Washington / Rainier Beach)
- Don Armeni (Puget Sound / West Seattle)
- Eddie Vine (Puget Sound / Golden Gardens)
- Magnuson Park Boat Launch (Lake Washington / Sand Point).
- Stan Sayres (Lake Washington / Mt. Baker),
Fees are collected using the PayByPhone app. Parking is limited to 4 days, and parking expires at midnight.
Annual Boat Ramp Permits
Frequent boat launch users may purchase an annual permit for $150. Annual permits are good from January 1 to December 31.
Purchase an Annual Boat Ramp Permit on ActiveNet
Alternate options to purchase an annual permit:
- Call (206) 684-7249
- Download the Annual Boat Ramp Permit Application, print, and return.
- Purchase an Annual Boat Ramp Permit in-person at Evans Pool, Meadowbrook Pool, Rainier Beach Pool, or Southwest Pool.
Learn more about our boat ramp fees, boating rules and regulations, and general boating information on our Boating and Sailing page.