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Everett council approves Seattle Outboard Association regatta at Silver Lake after questions on parking and access
Summary
On April 30, 2025, the Everett City Council approved an application from the Seattle Outboard Association to hold a multi-day boating regatta on Silver Lake. Council members pressed parks staff on parking, shoreline access and public notice; staff said off‑site parking could be opened and additional signage will be posted.
On April 30, 2025, the Everett City Council voted to approve the Seattle Outboard Association’s application to hold a boating regatta on Silver Lake, after council members raised questions about parking, shoreline access and public notice.
Council Vice President Zarlingo said the event displaces much of the lake surface and shoreline and that the change from a single-day to a two-day regional event in recent years increases trade-offs for regular park users. “The outboard association’s regatta takes over the vast majority…
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