Tramp Harbor Dock

In partnership with the Vashon Park District, the Vashon Parks Foundation is fundraising to replace the Tramp Harbor Dock. The dock is a tremendously valued asset and meaningful to the community in a multitude of ways.  It is Vashon’s only deep-water pier and a one-of-a-kind recreational attraction. The dock has been adored by a diversity of users including families, birders, fishers, squidders, photographers, divers, walkers and marine life lovers of all kinds. The community has identified the dock as a priority for the Park District’s last three community surveys (2015-2023).

The dock was closed in 2019 due to structural deterioration and Department of Natural Resources (DNR) lease requirements. It has been sorely missed.  The Park District evaluated options to remove, rebuild, or replace the dock, and, after much research, in 2023 the Park District Board voted to replace it.

A new design was completed and engineered to meet regulatory requirements. Unfortunately, the Park District was not successful in the 2025 round of grants. The Park District is strongly committed to replacing the dock in some form and is investigating the best strategy moving forward.  

Regardless of the Park District’s revised plan for the Tramp Harbor Dock, community contributions will be necessary.  The Vashon Parks Foundation continues to seek donations from the community. We will keep updates on our website and communicate new plans for the Tramp Harbor Dock when the Park District has come to a decision.  

With your help, the Tramp Harbor Dock can be a truly accessible, one-of-a-kind gem once more. Being surrounded by water is our collective identity. The Tramp Harbor Dock is our unique and treasured extension into our marine environment.  Please donate now!