Police to increase patrols at Seattle parks and beaches, move to seasonal operating hours

As part of Seattle’s Summer Safety Strategy, Mayor Bruce Harrell’s administration is aiming to reduce crime at some of the city’s most popular parks and beaches.

A number of parks that will see these changes over the summer include Alki Beach Park, Golden Gardens Park, Seward Park, Magnuson Park, Cal Anderson Park, according to a release.

The mayor’s office cited recent violent events like the mass shooting in Pioneer Square that left three dead and one critically injured on May 17…

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