The Ballard Locks is best visited on sunny summer days when not a cloud dares to sully the spotless blue sky that seems to last forever.
The Ballard Locks has two parts--one side (the side with the fish ladder) is on the Magnolia Side. The side with the park is on the Ballard Side, and both sides are connected by the locks, which you can walk across via foot bridges.
The locks themselves are very interesting and it's amazing how they can fit such large ships (like the Alaskan Crab ships) into such tiny spaces. Stand and watch as the boats rise or lower with the water level.
The fish ladders are also interesting and allows people to see many types of salmon throughout their growth cycle.
free admission and parking on both sides.
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