Learn about Salmon at the Ballard Locks Fish Ladder: 
    - When is the best time to see them?
    - Where are they now?

    - What is being done to help them?

A professionally guided tour offers the best experience.  Take  FREE scheduled public tours March thru November or VIP (donation based) tours on request.

Boating information...How to navigate "Lock Through" the Locks and important water safety guidelines.

A National Historic Site, busiest locks in the Nation and major tourist attraction...open daily 24/7 for vessels, 7:00 am to 9:00 pm for visitors.
  - Watch large ships & small boats up close and personal

  - View migrating salmon from June through September

  - Tour the visitor center/museum and historic admin building

  - Stroll the world class botanical garden

  - Summer activities include summer concerts, picnics and weddings. 

See detailed interactive site map and parking options