The Ballard Locks...
One of my favorite things to do with my kids and to beat the heat of summertime is to hang out at the Ballard Locks and check out all the gorgeous boats! I always tote my camera along and somehow never tire of the endless pictures I get. I wanted to share some here.
Lake Union is higher than the Puget Sound so in order for boats to travel back and forth between the two bodies of water, they enter into the locks and then giant walls on the East and West sides close. The water in the chamber is then is either raised or lowered depending on which direction they are going.
The Ballard Locks are a great source of entertainment for all ages and wonderful for out of town guests and they are FREE.
In addition, there are extensive grounds on site with beautiful plantings and great places just for hanging out by the water.
Some boats - big and small going out to the Puget Sound
On the high water and then another after the water drains... you can see it is a great facination for others besides me to look on at the cool process.
Ballard is a wonderful place to live and the Sunset Hill neighborhood near the Locks is magical. Feel free to call me if you are interested in Ballard Real Estate or Sunset Hill Homes.
Courtney Cooper
Seattle Realtor, Owner/Designated Broker/EcoBroker
Cooper Jacobs Real Estate
courtney@cooperjacobs.com
206-850-8841
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About Me:
Seattle real estate has been a big part of my life for well over a decade since I began my career in real estate,but also before that time when I was in the process of purchasing my own first home. Buying your first home can be quite overwhelming,but I have managed to help many first time home buyers along the way.
Move up Seattle buyers and other types of specialized purchasing is a great passion of mine! I love Seattle houseboats and you can find me down on the docks of Lake Union and Portage Bay several times a week. Other aspects of Seattle real estate that I adore include Queen Anne Real Estate,Wallingford Real Estate, Ballard Real Estate, Green Lake Real Estate, Laurelhurst Real Estate, Magnolia Real Estate,andSeattle Waterfront Real Estate.
In addition to being a Seattle residential broker and founder of Cooper Jacobs & Seattle Afloat, I am also a member of CBA (Commercial Brokers Association) and head of the Cooper Jacobs Commercial Division in an effort to provide excellent commercial real estate services to the Seattle commercial real estate industry. With a background in accounting and management, it is my great pleasure to coordinate our Seattle commercial brokers.
About Cooper Jacobs Real Estate's Seattle Branch:
My office at Cooper Jacobs Real Estate LLC is located centrally near all my favorite Puget Sound neighborhoods just a few blocks up from Lake Union in Seattle’s Wallingford. Cooper Jacobs Real Estate is a wonderful place filled with talented Seattle real estate brokers and I count myself extremely lucky that I get to spend so much time with these wonderful people. We specialize in different Seattle neighborhoods and suburbs in both residential and commercial real estate and are all very passionate and excited about each of our favorite Seattle neighborhoods and industries!
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Thanks for the photo - I saw the locks years ago when I visited Seattle, and love the Pacific NW!