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Seattle Parks: Magnuson Park Beach closes after port-a-potty pushed into water

Chopper 7 flew over Magnuson Park Beach.

Magnuson Park Beach was closed by the health department Friday due to contamination by vandalism overnight, Seattle Parks and Recreation said.

Seattle Parks and Recreation told KIRO 7 a port-a-potty was pushed into the water.

The beach is closed at least through Saturday.

CLOSED till further notice: Magnuson Park's beach has been closed by the health department from contamination by vandalism overnight. We'll keep you posted when it's safe to go back in.

Posted by Seattle Parks and Recreation on Friday, August 16, 2019

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