Yes they can, though, it is not recommended as there are kayak's and other water vehicle's being operated around the lake. I'd say it's dangerous to swim, but it's not illegal.
Not only is there much boat/airplane-landing traffic, pollution would be the biggest concern.
Gasworks park-hmm research it ... It use to pollute the lake
You can, but it is lake Union...
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