Why Alki Beach, Seattle's Golden Gardens are closing earlier for summer

Summer hours begin Friday at Alki Beach and Golden Gardens Park, with both locations closing earlier to manage late-night crowds. 

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People enjoy relaxing in the soft sand at Alki Beach in West Seattle, Wash.  (FOX 13 Seattle)

Summer schedule starts at popular parks

Local perspective:

Alki Beach and Golden Gardens Park will implement a new summer schedule starting Friday, May 1. Under these new hours, the parks will open at 4 a.m. and close at 10:30 p.m. According to the City, the decision to close earlier is intended to enhance safety and better manage activity during the late-night hours. 

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The Source: Information for this report was obtained from a public announcement regarding seasonal park hour changes at Alki Beach and Golden Gardens Park in Seattle.

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