Low tide at Richmond Beach

Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Low Tide

By Jennifer G. Knoblock

First, pick your way across pool-wet rocks

Or slip down the slick-seaweed ramp

Find the sand ridged with last night’s high tide

And walk toward the distant soft surf

Toes in the cold runnels-still wearing shoes?

Take them off, leave them here.

Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Low-tide Beach Walks at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park

2021 NW 190th Street, Shoreline, WA 98177

Explore and investigate the fascinating world of marine beaches at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park during low tides and observe seastars, crabs and others who live in Puget Sound. Join beach naturalists for these fun, free and informative beach walks. Dress for the weather. Waterproof footwear is recommended.

July  
Monday July 14 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Saturday July 26 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Sunday   July 27 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

August
Saturday August 9     9:30 a.m.  - 12:30 p.m.
Sunday August 10   10:30 am. - 1:30 p.m.
Monday August 11   10:30 a.m. - 1:30 pm.