Ballard is one of best Seattle neighborhoods, but it is not without its challenges. The Ballard Alliance has compiled a list of contacts to assist Ballard residents, business owners, business managers and visitors in finding the appropriate department or agency to address their specific needs.
The Ballard Alliance is committed to helping to make the Ballard a safer, healthier and cleaner neighborhood. The best methods to address issues you would like to see handled by the appropriate agencies are as follows:
HOMELESSNESS / MENTAL HEALTH OUTREACH – REACH CASE MANAGER QUERIES: outreach@ballardalliance.com
UNSANCTIONED CAMPING – CUSTOMER SERVICE BUREAU: 206-684-2489
SEATTLE POLICE DEPARTMENT NORTH PRECINCT NON-EMERGENCY DESK OFFICER: 206-684-0850
KING COUNTY METRO INCIDENT REPORTING LINE: 206-553-3000 ext 6
Issues at bus stops/shelters like trash, camping, open drinking, loitering, unsanitary conditions, etc.
If you observe suspected criminal activity or an individual camping at a Bus Shelter please consider calling 206.296.3311 for a transit police response.
| FIND IT FIX IT APP: (Best for situations encountered and need immediate reporting to the appropriate City agency/department via mobile device) |
REQUEST A CITY SERVICE: (Best for situations encountered and need immediate reporting to the appropriate City agency/department via desktop/laptop computer) |
| REPORT GARBAGE ACCUMULATION (within a 20 foot radius of an unsanctioned campsite) | REPORT GARBAGE ACCUMULATION (within a 20 foot radius of an unsanctioned campsite) |
| SHARPS (needles) FOUND IN PUBLIC PARKS | SHARPS (needles) FOUND IN PUBLIC PARKS |
| ILLEGAL DUMPING OF LARGE ITEMS | ILLEGAL DUMPING OF LARGE ITEMS |
| UNSANCTIONED CAMPING | UNSANCTIONED CAMPING |
To report litter on sidewalks adjacent to parks (sidewalks surrounding Seattle City Parks property) call the Seattle Parks Maintenance Request Line at 206-684-7250.
For issues related to Ballard Commons Park (if the aforementioned contacts are not a solution), call Park Ranger Dispatch 206-265-9942 or 206-684-7250 ext 2.