Boat Launch Permits
Boat Launch permits are required at 5 of our 7 boat launches. The two launches not needing permits are Sunnyside Ave NW and 14th Ave NW, but note there is little to no parking.
Stan Sayres Boat Ramp on Lake WA Blvd. is mostly closed while SPR awaits federal permits to begin repair work. For Stan Sayres, 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.
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.