Hiram M. Chittenden-Ballard Locks

Explore the Visitor Center/Museum: History exhibits, theater and gift shop

Watch large ships and small boats up close ....plus boater information on how to 'Lock Through'

Interactive site map and parking

See & learn about salmon in the modern Salmon Education Center

THINGS TO DO

Explore the world class botanical garden:

Summer events, concerts, picnics and weddings

Why the Locks need donations

Seattle icon & top tourist attraction
National Historic Site (circa 1917)

Busiest locking system in the Nation

(Operated by the Army Corps of Engineers)

Walk the Locks
Scheduled, private & self guided tours