Is Lake City Beach Park good for swimming today?
Lake City Beach Park has BeachFinder Score: 80/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Quick answer: Lake City Beach Park today
Lake City Beach Park is a BeachFinder spot in US-W, US. Today, compare wind 6 km/h · S, uv 6.5, waves 0.0 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 80/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
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6 km/h · S
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6.5
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0.0 m
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Last updated: Aug 14, 08:30 AM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 80/100
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Updated: Aug 14, 08:30 AM
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17°C
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17°C
UV index
6.5
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6 km/h · S
Gust 10 km/h
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0.0 m
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Lake City Beach Park
Lake City Beach Park, formerly Northeast 130th Street Beach, is a public beach in Seattle on Lake Washington. On site, it has a width of 60 feet, or 18 m, positioned right next to the Burke-Gilman Trail, at the eastern end of NE 130th Street in Lake City, and access marked as permitted. The coordinates are 47.72296, -122.28109. Nearby swimming points include Swim Area at 3 km, Matthews Beach at 3.1 km, Juanita Beach Park Swimming Beach, and Magnuson Park Beach at 5.4 km. For today, this spot is suitable if you are looking for lake access in Seattle, with a narrow format. The associated historical landmarks signal a controversy over access in 2013, but current access is indicated as yes.
About this spot
Lake City Beach Park is a small public access point to Lake Washington, linked to the Burke-Gilman Trail and NE 130th Street. Its reduced width invites checking crowding and local conditions before heading there, depending on the chosen time.
Updated 5/15/2026
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What is the water temperature at Lake City Beach Park today?
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How windy is Lake City Beach Park today?
6 km/h · S. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Lake City Beach Park?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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