Seattle is rolling out new safety measures at some of its busiest waterfront parks this summer, including the deployment of private security officers and updated seasonal hours, as the city works to address ongoing concerns about late-night activity, noise, and large unruly gatherings.
Seattle Parks and Recreation will station private security officers at Golden Gardens Park from May through September, primarily during late-night hours. Officials say the added presence will serve as eyes and ears on the ground at a time when the department continues to operate with limited park ranger staffing. The security officers are intended to monitor activity and support faster responses when situations arise, bridging a gap that has left some of the city’s most heavily used parks without adequate oversight during peak evening hours.
