Denny Blaine

Holding the line at Denny Blaine

A temporary reprieve, new leadership, and a conversation with Friends of Denny Blaine’s new co-lead about what comes next

Oct 27 •

Judge rules Denny Blaine Park can remain open through spring

Seattle’s nude beach survives another legal challenge as Friends of Denny Blaine ushers in new leadership and historic recognition

Oct 21 •

Fenced in at Denny Blaine

Seattle’s only clothing-optional beach has been divided into “nude” and “clothed” zones, sparking fresh resistance from advocates

Aug 19 •

Friends of Denny Blaine submit plan to preserve nude use of park under court order

Community responds to judge’s nuisance ruling with targeted proposal to abate illegal behavior while protecting nudity

Jul 23 •

Judge declares nudity at Denny Blaine a ‘public nuisance’

Seattle ordered to “abate” nudity within 14 days as supporters launch petition to save the park’s clothing-optional tradition

Jul 15 •

Seattle police walk back crackdown on nudity at Denny Blaine

Community demands answers after legal beachgoer is trespassed; SPD pauses patrols and confirms nudity is not a crime

May 10 •

Seattle police escalate enforcement at Denny Blaine Park

Officers trespass nude sunbather amid ongoing tensions over clothing-optional beach

May 5 •

Neighbors sue Seattle over Denny Blaine nude beach

New lawsuit marks latest escalation in long-running culture clash over a historic nude beach

Apr 26 •

The fight for Denny Blaine isn’t over

Friends of Denny Blaine push back against efforts to police the park

Mar 25 •

Push for park ranger reignites tensions at Denny Blaine

Neighbors claim misconduct, while parkgoers say it’s an attempt to police nudity

Mar 11 •

Support Denny Blaine Park: Friends launch $3.3 million fundraiser

Seattle nudist community rallies for park improvements amidst ongoing controversy

Jul 22, 2024 •

Seattle proposes new nude-friendly policy for Denny Blaine Park

Seattle seeks to codify nudity rules for the traditionally clothing-optional beach, and donor revealed in last year's playground controversy

May 16, 2024 •

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