A snowboard binding for securing a snowboard boot to a snowboard, including a base adapted to receive the snowboard boot; a movable engagement member that is mounted to the base for movement between an open position and a closed position in which the engagement member is adapted to secure the boot in the binding; a handle mechanically coupled to the engagement member and adapted to move the engagement member from the closed position to the open position, the handle being movable between a first position corresponding to the engagement member being in the closed position and a second position corresponding to the engagement member being in the open position; and a visual indicator that is adapted to provide a visual indication that the engagement member is in the closed position. In another aspect, the button is mounted to the handle for movement between a locked position and a released position, and is adapted to prevent the handle from moving from the first position to the second position when the button is in the locked position.