Carkeek Park
About
Carkeek Park is a public beach in Washington, about 3.4 miles from Shoreline. It's a simple stop with restrooms on site and no fee to visit. Summer is the most comfortable time for a beach day. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July and August highs in the mid-70s with only about six wet days a month, while winter brings highs in the upper 40s and rain on most days. Piper's Creek Trail sits just 0.9 miles away, and Innis Arden Beach Trail is about 2.6 miles off. Green Lake Trail and the Jackson Park Perimeter Trail, each roughly 2.8 miles away, round out the closest options for adding a walk to a beach visit.
Beach Details
Parking
Available
Fee
Free
Restrooms
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Carkeek Park
Washington
Data: Washington State Department of Ecology, Coastal Atlas public beach access. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: May–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 61–77°F and lows of 47–57°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Seattle Sand Pt Wsfo, WA weather station, 6 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan47° high37° low1 days with snow
- Feb50° high37° low1 days with snow
- Mar54° high39° low
- Apr59° high43° low
- May65° high48° low
- Jun70° high53° low
- Jul76° high57° low
- Aug77° high57° low
- Sep71° high53° low
- Oct61° high47° low
- Nov52° high41° low
- Dec46° high37° low1 days with snow
Nearby
- Piper's Creek TrailHiking0.9 mi
- Innis Arden Beach TrailHiking2.6 mi
- Green Lake TrailHiking2.8 mi
- Jackson Park Perimeter TrailHiking2.8 mi
- Art BuildingRock climbing5 mi
- World Wall IIRock climbing5.1 mi
- University of Washington Campus and Surrounding AreasRock climbing5.2 mi
- UW RockRock climbing5.8 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
