Echo Lake
A lake and a gravel beach
Echo Lake from Echo Lake Park
Echo Lake is located in Washington (state)
Echo Lake
Echo Lake
Echo Lake is located in the United States
Echo Lake
Echo Lake
LocationShoreline, Washington
Coordinates47°46′17″N 122°20′35″W / 47.771421°N 122.343184°W / 47.771421; -122.343184 (Echo Lake)
Basin countriesUnited States
Surface area11.10 acres (4.49 ha)
Max. depth30 ft (9.1 m)
Surface elevation395 ft (120 m)

Echo Lake is located in Shoreline, Washington, a suburb adjacent to Seattle. Echo Lake Park sits on its northeastern corner.

History

Echo Lake has played an important role in Shoreline's history. During the 1800s, logging was a significant industry in the region. Echo Lake and other nearby lakes such as Lake Ballinger, Haller Lake, and Bitter Lake. From 1916 to 1996, it had a bathing beach that cost a nickel for admission. The lake was a center for social life, especially during the summer. Apartment buildings now stand on the former beach site.[1][2][3]

Description

Echo Lake Park contains popular amenities such as a beach, paved trails, a playground, and public art.[4]

Echo Lake is stocked with rainbow trout by the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife.[5] The lake suffers from high nutrient levels (eutrophication), causing algal growth and impacting water quality. In April 2021, these conditions led to algal blooms containing anatoxin, a highly toxic chemical. This led to a temporary lake closure.[6][7]

References

  1. Copass, Cloantha. "Overview of Shoreline History". King County. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
  2. Stein, Alan. "Shoreline — Thumbnail History". HistoryLink. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
  3. "Echo Lake Bathing Beach and parking lot, Echo Lake, 1952". University of Washington. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
  4. "Echo Lake Park". City of Shoreline, Washington. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
  5. "Echo Lake". Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
  6. "Echo-Shoreline Lake". King County. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
  7. "Toxic algae closes Echo Lake in Shoreline to recreational activities". KIRO 7. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
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