Edmonds Underwater Park

Edmonds Underwater Park (EUP) is a local classic scuba diving site in the northern Seattle (Washington, United States) suburb of Edmonds immediately north of the Edmonds Washington State Ferry terminal on the Edmonds-Kingston route. EUP is relatively shallow with a maximum depth of only about 40 feet. There is a grid network of anchored ropes that lead to a variety of submerged features. The park is built and maintained by a group of volunteers that meet every Saturday and Sunday at 9 am.

Attractions & Features

*There are several submerged shipwrecks including the large tugboat Triumph.
*The site is famous for very large ling cod, numerous large friendly cabezon, occasional octopus, many surf perch and rockfish, and a lot of invertebrates.
*Grey whales have been spotted by divers at this site.
*Entrance is via moderate surface swims.
*There is a restroom with diver dressing areas, an outdoor shower that is functional when the weather is above freezing.
*A 300-foot exclusion zone just north of the ferry terminal.
*Good parking area that fills up early.
*Numerous restaurants and coffee houses are in the immediate area.
*A local dive shop is conveniently located south of the park on Railroad Avenue.

Links

* [http://www.shorediving.com/Earth/USA_West/Washington/Edmunds_Park/index.htm Shore Diving]
* [http://www.ci.edmonds.wa.us/Discovery_programs_website/images/EdmondsUWPark.jpgMap of Edmonds Underwater Park]
* [http://www.seaotter.com/marine/html/edmonds.html Sea Otter]