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Hiram M Chittenden Locks
The Hiram M Chittenden Locks, also called the Ballard Locks, connect Puget Sound with the Lake Washington Ship Canal beside a fish ladder and botanical gardens.
Why go
The Hiram M Chittenden Locks make Seattle's engineered water system visible in one concentrated place. The lock complex at Salmon Bay maintains freshwater lake levels, controls saltwater intrusion and allows vessels through the canal. Its fish ladder and Carl S. English, Jr., Botanical Gardens add ecological and landscaped context to the working infrastructure.
What to look for
The Hiram M Chittenden Locks connect Puget Sound and the Lake Washington Ship Canal.
The Hiram M Chittenden Locks include a fish ladder.
The Hiram M Chittenden Locks sit beside the Carl S. English, Jr., Botanical Gardens.
Your next visit
Estimated · Declared scenario and planning estimates; no live opening, weather, queue or booking service.
Outdoor visit · 30–45 min
World planning estimate; admission, opening, visit duration and access need checking.
