FOLLOWUP: First day of mayor’s order closing major parks

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12:46 PM: We’re out checking on the parks that the mayor ordered closed through early Monday. Updates as we go:

First stop, West Seattle Stadium – the driveway is blocked off right at the 35th entrance. Next, heading toward Alki; this portable sign is by Don Armeni’s north/west entrance:

It’s a closure reminder; we saw it being set up (but not activated) Friday evening. Westward…

1:10 PM: Just drove the entire stretch of Alki, including south of Alki Point. People are out walking, running, and biking, but only a handful are off the trail and actually on the sand or promenade. Did not see any marked SPD or Parks vehicles, nor additional sugnage.

1:22 PM: Moments after that update, we saw the SPD Mobile Precinct headed toward southbound Beach Drive. We’re heading toward Lincoln Park next.

1:58 PM: Most of Lincoln Park, of course, is not visible from the road, so all we can report is what we could see by driving past – one person in view on a trail by the north lot, two people walking in across the south lot. As evening approaches, we will take another look at Alki.

4:43 PM: See comments below for what others are seeing at the parks.

5:10 PM: Alki photographer David Hutchinson took these photos around 3 pm:

He explains the photo immediately above: “One of a number of people with Seattle Parks & Recreation yellow vests who have been patrolling the Alki Beach area and at Don Armeni earlier.”

Alki resident April 11, 2020 (1:06 pm)

The biggest gathering of people at Alki I saw was the coffee line at Top Pot doughnuts.

Sue April 11, 2020 (1:13 pm)

I’m at Alki, sitting in my car and enjoying the views and the breeze. There are probably at least a dozen people who are in the areas that are supposed to be closed. (I’m not counting the sidewalk where people are ok walking, I mean down near the water.)

WS Resident April 11, 2020 (1:30 pm)

Thank you, Mayor Durkan. To those who are going to complain about parks being closed, please remember this: The important part of social distancing is not the six feet; it’s staying home. The day when we can all go to the park will come sooner if we stay away now. Whatever benefit one might get from trying to get around the stay-home order is outweighed by the growing infection and death rate that could result from it. Please, just stay home. It’s the best thing any of us can do right now.

Hkg April 11, 2020 (3:15 pm)

Exactly! Here is what people are not understanding: the directive is to STAY HOME. The 6 feet rule is intended to provide guidance when you need to leave the house to get essential items or if you are an essential worker. People are acting like it’s some fun challenge to see how they can go about their normal lives while maintaining 6 feet distance. No one should be going about their normal lives right now. Everyone should be HOME. I am so tired of people acting like their fundamental rights are being taken away because they can’t go have a bonfire at the beach. The sooner people start acting responsibly, the sooner we will get through this.
- Bradley April 11, 2020 (7:06 pm)
  
  You should do yourself a favor and READ Governor Inslee’s Proclamation. There is NOTHING in it that requires anyone to “stay home”. To the contrary, the Proclamation clearly states that outdoor exercise is an essential need. Inslee even said “you can go for a drive if you want to”. Telling people on here to stay home is not only counterproductive but it’s also just mean. Stay home if you choose to, but please stop harassing those who enjoy fresh air and sunshine.
  - Cason H April 11, 2020 (9:30 pm)
    
    Read last line Bradley. Stay Home. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jay Inslee, Governor of the state of Washington, as a result of the above-noted situation, and under Chapters 38.08, 38.52 and 43.06 RCW, do hereby proclaim: that a State of Emergency continues to exist in all counties of Washington State; that Proclamation 20-05 and all amendments thereto remain in effect as otherwise amended; and that Proclamations 20-05, 20-07, 20-11, 20-13, and 20-14 are amended and superseded by this Proclamation to impose a Stay Home – Stay Healthy etc.
  - Chris April 11, 2020 (9:52 pm)
    
    Thank you
  - Go gull April 12, 2020 (9:31 am)
    
    It’s a ‘stay at home’ order, what do you think that means? It’s right there in the title, ‘Stay home, Stay healthy Order,’ right at the top.
    
    From the proclamation:
    
    “Stay Home – Stay Healthy, prohibiting all people in
    Washington State from leaving their homes or participating in social, spiritual and recreational
    gatherings of any kind regardless of the number of participants, and all non-essential
    businesses in Washington State from conducting business, within the limitations therein; and whereas
    the COVID-19 disease, caused by a virus that spreads easily from person to
    person which may result in serious illness or death and has been classified by the World Health
    Organization as a worldwide pandemic, has broadly spread throughout Washington State and
    is a significant health risk to all of our people, especially members of our most vulnerable
    populations; and…”
    
    If you have been following what our leaders have been saying, they have been urging people to stay home as much as possible, except for essential needs. Even encouraging people to reduce the number of grocery trips and other outings. There is a difference between going for a walk around the block for some essential exercise and going to a park or public beach which is recreation and poses a risk of crowds. They are closing parks and restricting more things to help make it more clear for people.
    
    From a news article 1 day ago:
    
    “Gov. Inslee warned Washingtonians on Friday to stay home and enjoy the weather there.”We still believe that going on a walk around the block at your house makes sense,” Inslee said after urging people to refrain from congregating at trail heads or parking lots to enjoy the weather this weekend.He acknowledged that it’s not easy with the Easter holiday, but it’s important to keep a safe distance from one another.”
    
    It is not mean to share information when sadly some people are not understanding the seriousness of the situation. Those of us who are complying and staying home are not staying home for fun, we’re trying to do our part to help the situation.
    
    Please try to understand, or at least be respectful, and stop spreading confusion.

Hap April 11, 2020 (2:12 pm)

There was a nice park staffer at Lincoln by the water politely asking people to leave. Not many people-25-30 bikers, walkers.

WS Transit Rider April 12, 2020 (4:13 pm)

That is still a lot of people. As people have reiterated, citizens are not taking this seriously enough. It’s not an extended vacation where you ride your bike everywhere in WS on the weekend. Stay home, save lives.

Herrmann April 11, 2020 (2:13 pm)

No tape or markings or signage at Anchor Park. Moderately busy with folks hanging out on bikes and benches. Worst part is the number of bare-handed children who climb on the anchor, pose for pics etc, then leave for the next group of kids to climb on and touch. Also, water fountain turned off but plenty of folks trying to turn it on pushing the button. Lots of folks walking low tide and skim boarding.

Lamont April 12, 2020 (12:47 am)

This is why the Governor’s order really should be a strict stay-at-home order. Lots of people who don’t realize that being safe means not touching ANY surfaces when you’re out.Just consider when you’re driving how many people don’t understand that you always need to use your blinker to signal a turn or a lane change. Now consider all those people trying to navigate a practical application of epidemiology.I don’t have a problem with seeing random people being outside wandering around a park, I do have a problem with the fact that I know at least half of them can’t be trusted to be careful the whole time they’re out there.

KP April 11, 2020 (2:22 pm)

Presumably neighbors placing home made sign at Brace Point street end pocket park.

Kyle April 11, 2020 (4:20 pm)

This kind of seems like NIMBY view homes who don’t like being next to a public park. This isn’t an official sign. There is other signage there as well made to make this park feel unwelcoming by private homes.
- KM April 11, 2020 (4:25 pm)
  
  I agree. And they took the time to get it laminated. I dare you to park on the public street in front of their homes!
  - Wes C. Addle April 11, 2020 (9:08 pm)
    
    All of that work and they didn’t even bother to Spellcheck it.
    - 11epees April 12, 2020 (3:36 pm)
      
      ^🌷🙌🏻🌷
- ReportIt April 12, 2020 (9:51 am)
  
  Report the signs to the city, you can use the “Find it, Fix it” app on iOS, or online! They will come and remove the signs. If you get video of them posting them, I’m sure you can turn that over to police. That part you may need to wait till after the COVID threat has passed.
- Leashyourdog April 12, 2020 (11:48 am)
  
  This is a 12 foot wide Public Shore VIEW (Seattle City signage) if one Person stands in the middle you are social distancing. If anyone stands on the north or south edge they are not distancing from the private homes. Quite a few homes on this stretch of private beach have elderly and medically compromised people living in them. This is not an off leash dog park . The families living next to this Shore View should not have to ask anyone to stay 6 feet away. They should not have to ask you to put your dog on a leash they should not have to ask you to put your dogs poop in A bag They should not have to pick up the poop bag you tossed next to their house . They should not have to ask you to not set up a picnic in front of their house. The Public park is just a short walk north of here for sunbathing and social gatherings (post pandemic).
- John April 12, 2020 (11:52 am)
  
  Hey Kyle, what’s your address? Just want to know where I can drop off the 12 bags of dog poop that are left in my yard per week. NIMBY? During a pandemic, I am not worried about being welcoming to people who are overflowing into my yard. BTW. Go ahead and report it, The City of Seattle told our community to put the signs up since everyone is worried about the overflow into a 12 foot section that is a public shore view.
  - Canton April 12, 2020 (12:49 pm)
    
    So, by your reasoning, I can close down the public sidewalk in front of my home?
    - SBK April 12, 2020 (2:15 pm)
      
      @Canton – if you have a 12 foot section of sidewalk and 12-14 people are crowding into it, touching everything around it, not wearing masks, coughing and creating a VERY UNSAFE environment….then ABSOLUTELY SHUT IT DOWN.
    - John April 12, 2020 (2:30 pm)
      
      Canton, The mayor closed Seattle beaches for gathering, not us. I don’t think having 15 people gathering in a 12 foot shore view is what she wants during a pandemic. So, with that reasoning, if you had that many people on your sidewalk, I guarantee you would ask them to keep moving. Does that reasoning work for you Canton?
    - WSB April 12, 2020 (3:27 pm)
      
      She closed Alki & Lincoln Park beaches in West Seattle, not others (and a few other “destination” beaches among the other parks – such as Golden Gardens).
      
      https://durkan.seattle.gov/2020/04/with-continued-gatherings-in-parks-mayor-announces-weekend-closure-of-15-largest-parks-and-beaches-and-urges-people-to-stay-home/
      
      However, the news release also says “While our neighborhood parks will remain open, the city will consider closing them or making temporary closures longer term if visitors can’t follow safety guidelines.”
    - Kyle April 12, 2020 (6:32 pm)
      
      So you closed the park because of poop? Sorry, that just seems even more NIMBY. You bought the home near/next to the park. You’re welcome to sell your million plus home if you don’t like it. If folks were congregating unsafely then report it. You sound like you’d use any excuse to discourage the public from using their park.
    - Canton April 12, 2020 (11:50 pm)
      
      John, as the Wsb clearly stated, only 2 destination parks were closed by the city. Not the clearly, neighborhood controlled signage at a PUBLIC right of way. Nimby all ya want, but the PUBLIC has access to beach as well. If ya don’t like it, then buy it. Btw, my lawn abuts the sidewalk and I’ll give a 6 ft buffer into my yard, for this, and respect some distancing for my neighbors getting a little sun.
  - Question Mark April 12, 2020 (2:50 pm)
    
    Anyone safely inside their own home will be safe from any rogue beach observers, whether they are standing closer than six feet apart.And you do know that people living together in the same household are allowed to stand closer than 6 feet, don’t you?
    - John April 13, 2020 (12:58 am)
      
      Kyle and Canton, I’d welcome you down anytime for a discussion. But, what part of all Seattle beaches are closed for gatherings do you not understand? It’s pretty simple. So, again, the mayor closed the beaches, we did not. The 12 foot public access had 19 people in it at high tide two nights ago. Is that smart Kyle and Canton? Please seek to understand all sides before you say your ridiculous NIMBY comments.
    - Canton April 13, 2020 (1:09 pm)
      
      Perhaps you could get one of those nifty yellow vests, and a 6ft cattle prod, and enforce your closure yourself?
    - John April 13, 2020 (11:28 pm)
      
      Perhaps I’ll have to. Take a nap Canton. You are clearly not understanding very simple things. Just arguing topics that don’t affect you out of spite. Makes you sound a bit petty. We’ve all been pretty loose on the laws/rules down here…well, not any more.
    - Canton April 14, 2020 (10:13 pm)
      
      Hi John. I’m willing to meet with you, to discuss your concerns.

Craig April 11, 2020 (2:29 pm)

How would anyone know Lincoln Park is closed (besides us informed WSB readers)? No signage and restrooms are open. Did anyone tell Seattle Parks?

AMD April 12, 2020 (9:09 am)

The restrooms should be open, per the county’s statement when they first started closing gathering areas in parks. The city is including them in counts of available hygiene locations for the homeless (who are also interested in washing their hands frequently). There actually has been a small flap about park restrooms the city is counting as an available resource that ARE closed (for maintenance or other reasons).

thomas Kmitta April 11, 2020 (2:48 pm)

The parks department has people patrolling the parks that are closed and advising people to follow the rules when they see people who aren’t. Earlier they saw a group of five or six 20-something or late teens putting a blanket down on the Alki grassy area. When one of the park’s people let them know the park was closed they were ignored and the people just moved farther down the grassy area. Another park’s employee also told them the same warning and they threw sand in his face and ran away to their car. He called the police and was able to get their license plate.

Huh April 11, 2020 (4:24 pm)

I wonder if they’re the folks who’ve been pulled over by 4 cop cars on Harbor Ave right before bridge right now! I hope so!
uncle loco April 12, 2020 (7:10 am)

That dude needs to get a hold of Charles Atlas.

Mj April 11, 2020 (3:06 pm)

WS Resident – go ahead and Stay home if you want too. It’s to nice a day to be cooped up. Walking and riding a bike are better options for many of us. Please do not chastise those of us who understand staying active and fit significantly reduces our chance of succumbing to the virus if we get unlucky and catch it.

dsa April 11, 2020 (5:39 pm)

MJ, I think riding a bike should be fine, but the point is not if you catch it. The reason to stay away from others is so that you do not give it to a dozen others. And those others spread it too. Just be sure you think about your whole community.
Felix Grounds April 12, 2020 (8:38 am)

Mj, but what if you get it, then pass it someone who is compromised, and 5hey require hospitalization, or die?It’s not just about your convenience.And nobody is saying you have to stay indoors or at home all the time.
- David April 12, 2020 (12:20 pm)
  
  Here’s an idea….. maybe the people that are compromised should self isolate?
  - Go gull April 12, 2020 (4:05 pm)
    
    It’s not that simple, unfortunately.
    - David April 12, 2020 (4:13 pm)
      
      Why? Please explain. Thx

R April 11, 2020 (3:10 pm)

Stopped counting at 40 people between Cormorant Cove and Constellation Park. A lot with dogs running unleashed on the beach. Some being mindful of spacing, others not.

WSB April 11, 2020 (3:38 pm)

Well, that’s since we went by. I saw three people on the shore, total, when we went through after noon. Photo?
- R April 11, 2020 (3:48 pm)
  
  This was happening at around 2:30. Not going to post photos of residents for the purpose of shaming. Your not taking my word on it?
CMK April 12, 2020 (11:03 am)

We saw the same thing at Cormorant Cove- there was what looked like a parenting group meet-up with all their kids and dogs hanging out, about 10 people with their toddlers running around, clearly not social distancing. That was about 3:00 or so.

bender April 11, 2020 (4:04 pm)

it is a normal day at Lincoln park, family’s, joggers and cyclist. people just don’t care!

Seattlite April 11, 2020 (4:22 pm)

Gatherings of more than three taking place at Lowman Park Beach this afternoon. However, I don’t know if that is considered a “major” park. Although it does have yellow tape around the swing set and tennis court. People took down the yellow tape and were playing tennis.

WSB April 11, 2020 (4:42 pm)

Lowman is not closed. In our area, only Alki Beach Park, Lincoln Park, West Seattle Stadium. (Note that if you read the signs, the Constellation Park/Charles Richey Viewpoint stretch south of Alki Point is included).

Guy Olson April 11, 2020 (4:29 pm)

It pretty much looks like a usual day on Alki. Do you think that they know it’s closed, or they just don’t care? Sad!

Kayo April 11, 2020 (4:33 pm)

Forget the parks. Home Depot is a hot spot. Avoid. Yikes.

Mr. Snarf April 11, 2020 (4:46 pm)

What about Jack Block park?

WSB April 11, 2020 (5:21 pm)

That is a Port of Seattle facility. While they closed the parking lot a while back, they haven’t announced any full-park closures.
- mrsB April 11, 2020 (6:22 pm)
  
  The pedestrian gate was closed today. Didn’t get close enough to read the sign, hopefully it’s just for the weekend.
  - Wes C. Addle April 11, 2020 (9:11 pm)
    
    It was closed yesterday too when I went by.
WSB April 13, 2020 (10:52 am)

I asked the port about JB Park this morning. They are sending a maintenance person over to be sure the gate is NOT locked.

flimflam April 11, 2020 (4:47 pm)

this sort of flippant behavior will force the state to extend the stay at home order…

David April 12, 2020 (12:33 pm)

Reality check: The state will extend the ‘stay at home’ no matter what you do. They’re invested in this strategy now…continued death equals stay at home. What we are doing today will not eliminate the virus…..we can stay locked up for months and the virus will return as soon as we’re let out. I actually agree with.the initial stay at home order and can see the logic extending to May 5th. But sooner or later, everyone is going to realize we need to modify our behaviors to live with it until a vaccine is developed. Or more people will go bankrupt and you and your kids life will get exponentially harder.

M April 11, 2020 (5:16 pm)

With buses being free seems like the city could repurpose fair enforcement officers to hand out tickets to those violating the closures.

WSB April 11, 2020 (5:17 pm)

They’re not city employees. The buses are a county service.

karen kosoglad April 11, 2020 (5:35 pm)

The farmers markets are essential. please let us have our markets back and running!! we are wearing masks and using distance. It is much safer then a grocery store! Thank you ,KarenKosoglad

Anne April 11, 2020 (10:06 pm)

If folks can’t follow rules when it comes to parks what makes you think rules will followed at farmers market?

JesseD April 11, 2020 (5:36 pm)

The gate to Jack Bock is locked, tried to walk there this morning.

Mj April 11, 2020 (7:29 pm)

Guy Olson – you must be new to WS, Alki was not usual at all. I saw zero volleyball, a handful of people with there kids checking out the tidepools due to low tide and A few others strolling the beach. A sunny day like today: the usual crowd the beach would be crammed with people and the volleyball courts would be full of people. There were Bikers and Walkers using the promenade. But far less than the typical number.

rob April 11, 2020 (8:28 pm)

went past the skate board park at roxhill park and it was packed with kids and skate boarders must have been close to 50 kids easy.

David Christensen April 11, 2020 (8:52 pm)

This morning, a couple of oddball “granny-bandits” (old ladies with strange shaped masks) took pictures, or perhaps video, of me and my kids together at Richie Viewpoint. As I’m carrying my 2-year old over the rocks back to her stroller, one of them says”…and here’s how these people are not practicing social distancing” as she aims the camera at us. I definitely had some course words under my breathe as we walked home. I suppose this act of taking photos, and getting mad at other people for their actions is a stress response for the lack of control we certainly all now feel. But there is no point to shaming others others right now. You (we all) have a job to do during this pandemic. We each do it alone, but we also need each other. Bickering and rage aren’t going to make this thing go away.

Alex April 11, 2020 (9:31 pm)

or you could just stay home and avoid this… like you are supposed to
- David April 11, 2020 (10:36 pm)
  
  Not so.
- Wild One April 11, 2020 (10:45 pm)
  
  Dude he has a 2 year old. Trust me they need out. It’s essential. As long as you’re being conscientious about social distancing yourself and your family from others, it’s fine. But then again if you can’t manage to keep you and your family’s distance from other people, then yeah please do stay home.

Mj April 11, 2020 (10:51 pm)

dsa – please do not preach to me. I am social distancing and using sanitizing wipes. This nanny state is getting out of control. Healthy young adults are at very low risk, yes I get the can be carrier’s, but destroying the economy is a hefty price and the Governor needs to allow people to get back to work with construction immediately with appropriate precautions. And on May 4th allow the closed businesses to open up with improved protocol, for example at gyms have patrons sanitize after using equipment.

Felix Grounds April 12, 2020 (8:52 am)

I imagine the the people dying would say they’re paying the highest price.All the steps being taken are WORKING.Get off your ruggedly individual high horse.
Johnny April 12, 2020 (7:05 pm)

MJ, don’t worry. The guidelines do not apply to you. You are healthy and fit and most importantly you are SPECIAL. You keep doing you and ignore the common good for your fellow humans. Some people do not learn until its their own close loved ones dying alone in hospital beds. Before you think you will be ok being young and fit, you should do a little research on the long term effects of this virus and your lungs if you catch it. You will likely be surprised how your days of feeling fit will never be the same again.

MayorWestSide April 11, 2020 (11:46 pm)

Hey Everyone there is a great beach access once this is over! Please go check it out! Amazing and just south of the ferry in West Seattle one block. Brace Point public beach, great views! It has a sign that says PUBLIC Seashore. The people that live there think they own our public access. Again you don’t! So stop putting up dumb signs and scaring people like you did today… West Seattle is a good place and people who live on the access are not nice! . Mayor of West Seattle.

Rumbles April 12, 2020 (9:47 am)

I must know of this pocket park with the phony closed sign! Sounds like a great place to visit frequently and for a post-pandemic BBQ!!
John April 12, 2020 (12:05 pm)

The Mayor of West Seattle forgot to mention that he was cussing up a storm and being disrespectful. Hard to be nice to someone like that. Perhaps the MofWS should talk to his team that told our community that it was okay to put the signs up. You also might want to educate yourself on the fact that a shore view is not a park and on either side is private property.

Fauntie April 12, 2020 (12:03 am)

Get the facts people only the major parks are closed. Read the info and the mayor ‘s comments. Some people are using this to spread more fear in West Seattle. Sure stay out of the big closed parks and follow the rules… but excercise! Wear masks and minimize contact in public places especially the stores. Stay smart and be safe out there! Don’t scare people. Let’s have some unity. I drove by “Closed ” Green lake today and counted 100+people walking the “closed” trail in a 1/2 mile stretch. I mean that’s just dumb! We are better then that.
Lots of other areas to walk around, maybe by your house. Get to know the area where you live! Keep it local. We will survive this crap.

Matt April 12, 2020 (9:04 am)

It’s sad how many people will say that traffic on their street is too dangerous. If we can’t walk our own neighborhoods then something needs to change for car drivers, that’s simply unacceptable.

You'reNotSpecial April 12, 2020 (12:39 am)

In a just world, all the people crying “BUT MUH FREEDOMZ!!!!” and refusing to listen to the epidemiologists who have made careers out of studying disease transmission, would go out and do what they please and just pass the virus to each other. In reality, they will infect others who have stayed home and those people will get sick and possibly die. A lot of these people are social Darwinism believers, so they probably see no problem with this.

Sockeye April 12, 2020 (8:53 am)

One of the beauties of this country is that we are free to disagree and express differing opinions. It’s fascinating to watch this situation develop into another “those-who-know” versus “those-who-don’t-know” political hot potato. There are plenty of us who have chosen to turn off their televisions, get some fresh air, and think for themselves during this lockdown. Thankfully, we are also free to question the actions of our government, and not comply, which is what makes this the USA and not China. Freedom is not free, and you must exercise that right, especially in times like this, or it will be taken away.

Kathy April 12, 2020 (12:34 pm)

I would be more tolerant of people being out and about if they would comply with the recommendation to use a face covering when in public. I would say about 10 percent are in compliance in the Alki neighborhood. The trail is full of people running, walking and biking by each other with no face covering. The 6 foot guidance is a wild guess and probably definitely not enough if you are being passed by or following a runner or biker. In the grocery stores there is a little more compliance, but still many who just don’t get it. You could be threatening the health of people who shop and work there. Maybe you already had it so you think you are safe? So what? By not covering your face you are increasing the anxiety of all around you who do not know whether you are an asymptomatic carrier. Every grocery store should post a sign requiring face covering for entry. Sidewalk joggers without a face covering can come upon people suddenly without warning, leaving an undeflected trail of their breath behind them. One passed me while I was doing yard work. When I requested they use a face covering the response was “Give me a break!” I was giving them a break by covering my face. Too bad it wasn’t reciprocated. Are people so callous, ignorant or just don’t trust what science and doctors are now telling us?

Sockeye April 12, 2020 (1:39 pm)

Kathy – you nailed it. This entire spectacle is a “wild guess”.

Lana April 12, 2020 (4:32 pm)

As an Alki resident, I again tried to take one of my dogs for a short walk around the neighborhood and there are too many people around…still. Saw at least 5 cars pull up and park with people getting out to walk. I totally understand the need to get outside, but when you go to someone else’s neighborhood, it means it becomes too congested for people who live there to get out. :( Also saw people on the beach yesterday and today – why close it if it’s not enforced?

Bradley April 13, 2020 (3:53 am)

Sorry, but public streets, sidewalks, the promenade path, and Alki Beach are NOT your’s…..they belong to all of us. If you don’t want to see free people enjoying the waterfront, perhaps you can 1) move 2) look away 3) have some compassion for people who aren’t as fortunate as you and have to travel to see the views and breathe the fresh air you enjoy just outside your door.

Cringe April 12, 2020 (4:47 pm)

it’s a recommendation not a requirement, maybe pay for some surgical masks out of your own pocket and hand them out if you’re so concerned.

MayorWestSide April 12, 2020 (8:33 pm)

Mayor of West Seattle here. I never swear John or do I lie about city rules and try and stop the good citizens from excercising the right to EXCERCISE. Some people have taken this plague as a way to promote dumb ideas and control shore access. READ the mayor’s rules. Only certain parks are closed. No one is forcing you to leave your house. You just see this as another reason to try and control public land and access. Most people in West Seattle get it. Brace point not so much. Be safe out there folks! Mayor of West Seattle

Northend April 13, 2020 (7:48 am)

It looks to me like the Brace Point Public Access is 20 feet wide, not 12 feet.It also looks like 4811’s fence is about 8 feet into this public access.

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