Edmonds Underwater Park
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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.
[edit] 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.
