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City officials say added boulders and night patrols calmed late-night disturbances at Magnuson Park
Summary
Councilmembers reported that Magnuson Park noise and after-hours access problems improved after Parks placed boulders at a boat-launch access point and SPD added night patrols; officials thanked park rangers and other staff for the response.
Councilmembers reported that a series of late-night noise disturbances at Magnuson Park eased after the city placed barriers and increased patrols. Councilmember Rivera said Parks staff "were able to put some boulders in place" at an after-hours boat-launch access point and that the Seattle Police Department added additional night patrols, which together "proved to be successful" in preventing noise disturbances over the most recent weekend.
Rivera thanked a range of staff who responded, naming Lieutenant Haines (who was "pinch-hitting for Captain Davidson"), AP Diaz from Parks, John Jaga (Park Rangers lead), and several other staff and volunteers. Rivera said residents and park users had reported people removing barriers and gaining after-hours access; the city response aimed to prevent that and reduce disturbances for both park residents and neighbors.
Councilmembers said the outcome illustrated cross-department coordination and credited Parks and SPD for the quicker-than-usual response. No formal policy action was recorded in the briefing transcript; councilmembers encouraged ongoing monitoring and community engagement.
