Emma Schmitz Me-kwa Mooks Park
About
Emma Schmitz Me-kwa Mooks Park is a public ocean beach in Washington, about 4.6 miles from White Center. It's a simple stop with parking on site and no fee to visit. Swimming is not allowed here, so plan on enjoying the shoreline from the beach rather than the water. Summer is the most comfortable time to come. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July and August highs around 77°F with only about four wet days a month, while winter months bring highs in the upper 40s and rain on most days. Several trails lie within a few miles, including Green House Trail at about 2.4 miles and West Duwamish Greenbelt Trail at about 3.3 miles. For an overnight stay, Cascadia Marine Trail Campsite at Fort Ward Park is about 5.8 miles away. Climbers can head to Seattle Urban Climbing, roughly 6.1 miles off.
Beach Details
Swimming
Not allowed
Parking
Street / roadside
Fee
Free
Restrooms
None
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Emma Schmitz Me-kwa Mooks 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: Apr–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 60–77°F and lows of 44–58°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Seattle Boeing Fld, WA weather station, 5.4 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan49° high37° low
- Feb51° high37° low
- Mar55° high39° low
- Apr60° high44° low
- May67° high49° low
- Jun71° high54° low
- Jul77° high57° low
- Aug77° high58° low
- Sep72° high54° low
- Oct61° high46° low
- Nov53° high40° low
- Dec48° high36° low
Where it is
- Loth131 · Public land
- Nearest town
- White Center, Washington · 4.6 mi
Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places
Nearby
- Green House TrailHiking2.4 mi
- West Duwamish Greenbelt TrailHiking3.3 mi
- Cross Island TrailHiking4 mi
- Interpretive TrailHiking4 mi
- Cascadia Marine Trail Campsite - Fort Ward ParkCamping5.8 mi
- Seattle Urban ClimbingRock climbing6.1 mi
- UW RockRock climbing7.7 mi
- University of Washington Campus and Surrounding AreasRock climbing7.9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
