Upon signing over of the deed, the Coast Guard extinguished the original lighting system and replaced it with a modern Vega Rotating Beacon (VRB-25).

One of the greatest values of the park is, however, that it will afford the people a refuge from the noise, air pollution and danger of the automobile.

Nevertheless, because of the extraordinary beauty of the lighthouse and the rocks and ocean surrounding it, many people drive to the area for picnics, photography, and recreation.

County and City resources have been used to remove abandoned vehicles and graffiti on the beach and on historic buildings and treatment plant walls.

[citation needed] In 2013, King County and Seattle Parks presented the public with a plan to install a security gate that would prevent unauthorized vehicle access.

During Summer 2014, King County and Seattle Parks installed improved parking permit signage, additional educational signage to help visitors understand the intent of the Master Plan, measured vehicle traffic to the beach, and scheduled enforcement presence at various times of the day.