UPDATE: Court grants Friends of Denny Blaine’s motion to intervene
Summary judgment hearing delayed as legal fight over the park continues
Friends of Denny Blaine has scored a swift legal victory in the lawsuit seeking the closure of Denny Blaine Park.
Just hours after Planet Nude reported on the group’s decision to intervene in the case, Friends of Denny Blaine announced Tuesday afternoon that a King County judge granted its motion to intervene, formally adding the queer-led stewardship organization as a party to the lawsuit. The court also moved the pending summary judgment hearing from January 30 to February 13, 2026.
The update was shared by Friends of Denny Blaine on Instagram shortly after 1:30 p.m. Pacific time, following the group’s earlier post indicating that the motion had been filed but was still awaiting a ruling.
With intervention granted, Friends of Denny Blaine now has standing to participate directly in the case and advocate for LGBTQ+ and clothing-optional park users. The ruling marks a shift in a lawsuit that had previously unfolded largely between nearby homeowners and the City of Seattle.
Planet Nude has been reporting on the Denny Blaine conflict for more than three years, including the legal and cultural stakes that led to this moment. More background and context on the case can be found in our earlier coverage below. 🪐
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