Alki Beach summer safety: Hear/talk about the plan Thursday

(WSB file photo, SPD at Alki on a summer night)

As we’ve reported, the city is moving toward an earlier closing time for Alki Beach Park this spring/summer – and beyond. But what else is planned to address safety concerns as warmer weather brings more people to the regionally renowned beach? The Alki Community Council invites you to this Thursday’s monthly gathering, this time at Alki Bathhouse (60th/Alki), to hear from and talk with a panel of people working on the issue. Here’s the ACC announcement:

Reminder: Alki Community Council Meeting – Thursday, April 17th
Special Summer Safety Prep Meeting

* New Location: Alki Bathhouse
* New Start: 6:30-8 pm (In-person only)

We’re switching things up this month as we take it to the beach—right where it matters most. Our meeting at Alki Bathhouse is all about the beach: how we can protect it, and the people who live and visit here.

As we prepare for a busy summer with environmental and ongoing safety concerns—amid a 300+ officer shortage—you’ll hear directly from those on the front lines of guardianship of both people and our parks.

What makes this meeting special? We’re bringing together voices from 8th grade changemakers to top city leaders—all committed to keeping Alki safe, clean, and cared for.

Speaker Lineup:

Explorer West Middle School 8th Graders – Youth-led action item.
Captain Krista Bair, SPD SW Precinct commander
Jon Jainga, Seattle Parks Security & Emergency Mgmt.
Tracy Cramer, SPU Clean City / Litter Abatement
Seattle Park Rangers
Dave Delgado, Seal Sitters –– Wildlife crisis response

Bring your questions and concerns, and join us to help keep the place we love safe and beautiful.

9 Replies to "Alki Beach summer safety: Hear/talk about the plan Thursday"

  • Jake April 16, 2025 (8:00 am)

    The beach MUST stay open late. I work too hard to not get to walk to the beach at night and enjoy the waves. Stop being biased against industry workers!!!

    • PDiddy April 16, 2025 (12:56 pm)

      No one is going to run you off. What they are trying to deal with is the parties and groups that generally make a nuisance of themselves to the people that live around there. I would like to see them get rid of the fire pits personally. That would solve a lot of the issues nevermind the dirty sand.

      • alki_2008 April 16, 2025 (5:32 pm)

        The fire pits aren’t the only problem. There are already people that line the street at 57th and Alki on Friday and Saturday nights that blast music and drink and make a ton of noise with their cars in that intersection area in front of Blue Moon Burgers. They go into the wee hours of the morning, 3am, even 4am. I thought they would stop in the winter, but even the cold weather wasn’t a deterrent. It’s ridiculous. And yes, I have called SPD but they don’t do anything.

      • Kyle April 16, 2025 (7:31 pm)

        On summer weekends Seattle cops start clearing everyone off the beach 30 minutes before closing. They have also used large traffic boards that state the beach is closed. 

      • Hop April 16, 2025 (9:02 pm)

        If that’s what the rules are for, perhaps they should be written more specifically so that’s what they actually say.

      • Highston April 16, 2025 (11:31 pm)

        What the hell would you move to the beach knowing it’s a number one Seattle tourist attraction and complain get over yourselves. 

    • Anne April 16, 2025 (6:12 pm)

      Oh for heavens sake -take a chill pill fella. 

    • T Rex April 16, 2025 (9:08 pm)

      RIGHT THERE WITH YOU JAKE! All of us are affected thanks to these idiots,. God Forbid the police make large crowds disperse if they get too loud, intoxicated and become violent.  Racism, homophobia, bullies, pick a name that police get called these days for doing their damn job. Cue the anti cop rants now……

  • DBS April 16, 2025 (1:37 pm)

    It’s interesting our Seattle City Council representative is not listed as a participant …

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