Vasa Park Resort - Parkside Policies

Rules for Use of Vasa Park Resort – Day Use

Welcome to Vasa Park Resort!

At Vasa Park, the safety of our guests and the preservation of our natural environment are our top priorities. Our park policies are thoughtfully designed to ensure a clean, secure, and enjoyable experience for everyone. By following these guidelines, you help protect our local wildlife, maintain the beauty of Lake Sammamish, and create a welcoming space for all visitors. Thank you for doing your part to keep Vasa Park safe, clean, and thriving.

 VASA PARK RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ANY OR ALL SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS, GROUPS, AND COMPANIES FOR ACTIVITIES OR ACTIONS THAT ARE NOT IN THE BEST INTEREST OF VASA PARK OR ITS USERS. 

General Rules 

• Leave No Trace - All visitors are expected to clean up after themselves and dispose of waste properly in designated bins. To preserve the natural beauty of Vasa Park and protect local wildlife, we ask that you follow Leave No Trace principles: take only memories, leave only footprints. Help us keep the park clean for future guests by respecting the land, water, and shared spaces

• Cars are NOT allowed within the park apart from campers, boat launches, handicap drop-off or drop-off of event items or by special arrangement with management. 

• Our park is a drug and smoke-free zone. NO tobacco, marijuana, or vaping within the park or parking lot. Guests found smoking will be asked to do so off the property or asked to leave entirely. 

• Alcohol is permitted within the park. Alcohol CANNOT have glass containers. Guests found with glass bottles within the park will be asked to remove the bottles. 

• Drunk & Disorderly Conduct - Guests who are visibly intoxicated, disruptive, or engaging in disorderly behavior will be asked to leave the park immediately. In cases where safety is a concern or refusal to comply occurs, law enforcement may be contacted. Vasa Park is a family-friendly environment, and we reserve the right to remove any individual whose behavior endangers others or disturbs the peace.

• BBQing is permitted in the park. Charcoal, small propane and portable electric BBQs are permitted if an adult is always monitoring and are not under any trees, shelters or other overhangs. If you do not have an open space or shelter rental, you must carry in your BBQ through the front gate and may not be dropped off. Please connect with the front gate for reservations.

• Lawn chairs, blankets, and beach towels are permitted for all day visitors. 

• Tents, canopies and large umbrellas need to have verbal consent from a Vasa Park team member depending on the location and surrounding events. 

• For the safety of all guests, skateboards, bicycles, scooters, and any other wheeled recreational devices are not permitted within the park. Additionally, non-street-legal electric or motorized vehicles are strictly prohibited.

• Bicycles must be stored and locked at our bike lock by the front gate of the park.

• NO dogs or pets are allowed within the park for day visitors. Campers are welcome to bring pets but always be on a leash and you must clean up after them. 

• Large music speakers CANNOT be brought in by day visitors, only at private shelter rental events. Music played from boats is permitted as long as music is turned down to a low volume when entering the NO WAKE ZONE. 

• Fishing is NOT permitted at the park. Fishing can only take place on boats outside of the Vasa Park Resort NO WAKE ZONE. 

• Water balloons are not permitted in the park unless expressly approved by park management in advance. This policy helps us minimize litter, protect local wildlife, and maintain a clean environment for all guests.

• Drone Use - For the safety and privacy of all guests, recreational drone use is not permitted in the park.

• Unauthorized Sales or Solicitation - Selling goods, distributing flyers, or soliciting services is not allowed anywhere on park grounds without written permission from park management.

• Wildlife & Plant Life Protection - Do not disturb, feed, or harass wildlife. Picking plants, flowers, or removing natural materials (rocks, branches, etc.) is strictly prohibited.

• Lost & Found - Lost items can be turned in or retrieved at the front gate. Vasa Park is not responsible for lost or stolen property.

• Parking Lot Disclaimer - Vehicles may be parked in designated areas only. All vehicles are parked at the owner's risk. Vasa Park Resort is not responsible for loss, theft, or damage to vehicles or their contents.

Swimming

• All guests must complete a swim waiver and receive a red wristband before entering the water. Guests found without wristbands will be asked to exit the water and complete a swim waivor.

• For all safety purposes, all swimmers must wear proper swim attire to be allowed to swim in the park. This includes bathing suits, athletic shorts, swim shorts, or other light swim attire. All other articles of clothing must be removed before swimming. Failure to comply with this rule will result in loss of access to the lake. 

• Swimmers under the age of 14 are required to take a swim test swimming “Freestyle” roughly 50 yards followed by successfully treading water for 15 seconds to be able to access the “deep end”, which includes the floating dock. Individuals are only permitted one attempt at the swim test per day. 

• A lifejacket, deemed the correct size, may serve in place of passing the swim test if worn at all times in the deep end (this does not include water wings, flotation belts, inflatables, swimming with parents, etc.). Only single-person floatation devices are permitted. Vasa Park Resort does not provide life jackets or flotation devices. 

• Swimming is only permitted in designated areas during hours when a lifeguard is on duty. For your safety, absolutely no swimming is allowed under the influence of alcohol or drugs - no exceptions.

• Regardless of whether a lifeguard is on duty, swimming is at your own risk.

Boathouse Rentals
Kayaks, paddleboards and peddle boats are available for rent through the front desk. All participants must sign a waiver before use and wear a properly fitted life jacket at all times—no exceptions. Rental equipment is not permitted within designated swimming areas. Guests must follow all posted guidelines and use equipment responsibly to ensure the safety of themselves and others.

Boat Launch
All boats and personal watercraft (including Seadoos) must be properly trailered to use the designated boat launch at Vasa Park Resort. Launching requires a minimum of two individuals: one to operate the watercraft and another to park the vehicle and trailer after launch. Vehicles may not be left unattended at the launch area at any time. Day-use parking for vehicles and trailers is available in the northernmost fenced section of the parking lot. The dock nearby the boat launch is not for public use, please do not tie your boat up to the dock, or load passengers onto your boat through the dock. Please access your boat or jetski, by accessing it from the beach through the water.

“Launch and Leave the Park” The Boat Launch price includes the cost of launching, storing your boat and trailer in our parking lot, and at the conclusion of your day, you may trailer your boat. You may only launch and leave with the individuals within the vehicle at time of launching. If you would like to pickup other individuals outside of your original launching party, they will need to pay park admission.

“Launch and Stay” Vasa Park Resort has a beautiful beach where you can park your boat on the sand. To launch and stay, you will be required to pay both the boat launch price and park admission for each individual. If you are going to launch and stay, please be sure you get the proper window indicator through the front gate.

Reminder: The boat launch fee covers launch and leave only. If you plan to remain in the park or beach your boat, you must pay the appropriate day-use admission for each person in your party. If you intend on beaching your boat for use during the day at Vasa, please connect with the front gate to get the appropriate direction and boat sticker