Seattle Police clear sunbathers at Denny Blaine Park UPDATE

Seattle police enforced nudity regulations at Denny Blaine Park's nude beach, leading to multiple warnings and at least one trespass order against a sunbather. Officers informed attendees that they must cover up or face potential arrest, stating they were responding to complaints about nudity. Local resident Colleen Kimseylove reported that police mentioned the absence of laws protecting nudity and that they had been directed to monitor the area. This increased police presence follows a lawsuit from neighbors demanding action against public indecency, drug use, and environmental damage at the park. In a response to the crackdown, residents have reportedly hired private security to patrol the park.

The Friends of Denny Blaine group aims to preserve the park’s historical significance to the queer community while addressing neighbors' concerns. Past attempts by Seattle Parks to regulate nudity had been met with limited enforcement, making this incident notable. The situation reflects broader tensions between community traditions and local pressures for change.