Matthews Beach Park
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Matthews Beach Park is a 22-acre (0.9 km2) park in the Matthews Beach neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. It is a popular swimming beach in the summer, although it is also open during winter months.[1]
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Type | Urban park |
Location | Seattle, Washington |
Coordinates | 47.6966°N 122.2733°W / 47.6966; -122.2733 |
Area | 22 acres (0.089 km2) |
Created | 1951 |
Operated by | City of Seattle |
Status | Open year round |
Website | www.seattle.gov/parks/park_detail.asp?id=347 |
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The park also hosts an annual "Polar Bear Plunge" sponsored by Seattle Parks and Recreation on New Year's Day.[2][3]