
Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
Seattle, United States
Waterway with opportunities for viewing salmon during the summer & park with unusual shrubs & trees.
Last updated: February 11, 2026
Overview
Waterway with opportunities for viewing salmon during the summer & park with unusual shrubs & trees.
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Visitor Reviews
**★★★★★ Girija Rajendran — 2 months ago
Ballard Locks is a wonderful place to visit. The locks help boats move between different water levels, from seawater to the lake. It’s amazing to see this engineering technology in action, and it’s explained in a way that even a common person can easily understand. Salmon naturally migrate from the sea to fresh water to lay their eggs. The salmon ladder here helps them move through different water levels on their journey. We can even watch the salmon underwater through the viewing glass. It’s fa
















