The City of Mountlake Terrace has scheduled temporary closures for the Lake Ballinger boat launch, beach, restrooms and parking lot in August and September, with the first closure set for Aug. 11-15.

The closures are related to several major improvements underway at Ballinger Park and Lake Ballinger beach, including construction of a new wildlife viewing platform along with multiple connecting pedestrian pathways. These new walking trails are being created for park goers to easily get from the newly improved west entrance at the Interurban Trail to the viewing platform, the pedestrian bridge and the boardwalk. These enhancements will result in better public access to Lake Ballinger and much-improved walkability throughout the centrally-located 55-acre regional park, the city said in a ne

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