Seattle Parks and Recreation issued a warning on Tuesday advising the public to avoid entering the water at Matthews Beach Park due to a contamination event.

Matthews Beach Park Water Closure Details

The water at Matthews Beach Park is currently closed to all public use. This closure is a precautionary measure while Seattle Public Utilities addresses the source of the contamination.

Closure Duration

The park's water will remain closed until April 4, 2026, at 7:30 PM. Officials have not yet released details regarding the nature of the contaminant.

Contact Information

Seattle Parks and Recreation is directing anyone seeking further information about the closure to contact Seattle Public Utilities directly. No further details were immediately available.

This is a developing story.

  • Date of Warning: Tuesday
  • Closure End Date: April 4, 2026, 7:30 PM
  • Contact for Information: Seattle Public Utilities