All are invited to celebrrrrate the New Year at Noon on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, with a refreshing Polar Bear Plunge into the frigid waters of Puget Sound in Burien’s Three Tree Point neighborhood.
Burien’s annual Polar Bear Plunge will be held at the south beach in Three Tree Point (map below) at Noon – snow, rain, clouds, wind chill, ice storm or sun – and as usual will involve a costume contest.
Participants are strongly encouraged to practice safety protocols, including wearing some kind of footwear to protect your soles from sharp rocks and shells, bringing big towels or blankets for afterwards, watching out for each other, as well as plenty of courage and joy.
And did we mention that there’s a costume contest? Wear something fun and clever (this contest is for plungers only) festive, or appropriate to the times we live in. A winner of the coveted Polar Bear Plunge trophy will be determined by a small group of organizers.
Three Tree Point’s south beach is located at the intersection of Maplewild Ave SW and SW 172nd Street (be sure to get there early though, as parking is limited):
