Located in the city of Bellevue in Washington state, Clyde Beach Park has waterfront entry to…read moreprovide swimming in the calm waters of Meydenbauer Bay on Lake Washington. It also has a non-motorized watercraft launch site, with a small boathouse. It has a huge well manicured lawn sloped towards the water, providing plenty of space to stretch out and sunbathe or read a book on a sunny Seattle day. And it has a small playground with a jungle gym for youngsters. There is off-street parking, and it is walkable from downtown Bellevue, letting you pass by (hidden) million dollars waterfront homes. In some cases, the land is worth more than the existing property, and construction was prevalent. The park, along with the nearby city of Clyde Hill and Clyde Avenue, are all named after the River Clyde in Scotland. No sand. Instead the entry into the water are a series of solid concrete steps, and I didn't see much overgrown algae or weeds; the water was relatively clean. There is a lifeguard chair, occupied during the summer month days. There is also available flotation life jackets for water safety.

Small but beautiful…read more Some teenagers skipped onto rooftops Seems dangerous The small kid playground is cute. Small parking lot, and very steep road, careful for the car.

A Hidden Gem on the East Side - Breathtaking, Peaceful, and Perfect for All Ages…read more Meydenbauer Bay Park is honestly one of my absolute favorite parks in the entire East Side of Washington. The lakefront views are simply stunning, framed by gorgeous multi-million dollar homes that add to the serene, upscale feel of the area. It's a family-friendly haven, often filled with friendly ducks, children playing, and people enjoying the water. Whether you're into paddle boarding, boating, swimming, or just relaxing by the water, the park offers a wide range of activities--complete with clean shower and bathing facilities that make it incredibly convenient. I've often imagined hosting a wedding or special event here because the setting is just that beautiful, though I'm not sure if it's officially allowed. Regardless, this park holds a special place in my heart, and I will definitely be coming back again and again. It's a true gem that offers both peaceful retreat and vibrant recreation--perfect for all ages.

Very beautiful place very recommended to have a picnic here…read more Pretty a lot of people at summer, but very beautiful view

The most unreal, beautiful place!…read more Being from California, places like these are really hard to come by. I might just be a lake person now! This park has the most gorgeous waterfront views. There's greenery, so you can picnic. There's a walkway out onto the water for a stroll. There are calm waters which garners tons of paddle boarders. It's such a sere setting!

Named after the Bay next to it, Meydenbauer Bay Park (with its small sand beach) is a public park…read morein the City of Bellevue in the State of Washington. It contains a floating pedestrian pier shaped like a crescent, docks, kayak renting, and a small gravel/sand beach. The bay was named after William Meydenbauer, one of the early settlers of Bellevue. The land was initially used as a landing site for a passenger ferry, and then became Bellevue's first public park in 1953. It was rechristened as the current name, Meydenbauer Bay Park, in 2019 with the addition of the Crescent Pedestrian Pier. As it often happens in the Seattle area, it was cold and rainy when we went so the beach goers were minimal, but could definitely see it being busy on a sunny day.

Beautiful botanical garden with free entry! I went in May so there were so many azaleas and…read morerhododendrons in bloom. It was great to walk around and see all the plants and nature. I also loved the grove of Japanese maples.

I would give 5 stars but, the bathroom situation is not stellar. But yikes, the flowers, the paths,…read morethe signage, the benches and opportunities to sit down and breathe are amazing. Upon every turn of the trail, you come across a bench. Each section of the park has a different geographic representation in the plants. Super cool! You can tell a lot of work goes into the maintenance of a park like this. The flowers today were popping! Spring is in full blown colors that are amazing. It is hard to believe that it was all real. Especially when you see two different colors right next to each other. See photo of the orange and yellow flowers. Parking lots are everywhere around the park. I noticed that people do not obey the speed limit here, like wow! Drive carefully and be safe. And, SYOY!

Scattered among the sea of King County parks sits this beautiful and quaint spot that boasts some…read moreof the best views of Seattle over Lake Washington! We discovered this place on accident, and have returned so many times that I've lost count. Most of the time it's not crowded, but the summer is busy with families swimming at the beach, picnicking with kids, and couples enjoying the warm sun and numerous lookout points. The surrounding trails are a fun escape and easy to find. They have benches scattered throughout so if you want to sit and relax to soak in the sun's rays, you can do that too. Most aren't strenuous or long, perfect for a casual stroll. Above the beach area is a good-sized lawn area that gives a birds eye view of the Lake, and designed for a picnic. Pre-COVID, this spot had to be reserved and there are posted placards with instructions on how to do so. Since then, that has been banned. Parking is plentiful, though gets a bit tougher to find when the weather is nice. If you need ADA accessible parking, there are a small number of spots on the lower side of the park. You will need to hang a left off 98th that leads you to a small entrance so keep an eye out for that. Restrooms are clean, plenty of picnic tables for social distancing, and my perfect hideout to enjoy the quiet in the city. Highly recommend paying a visit, but be respectful of surrounding neighbors as this is a private residential area as well.

Nice park if you can get through all the freaking construction. It's summertime and it's…read moreconstruction time in every street in the freaking city. Do yourself a favor and use the south entrance.

We really enjoy walking this trail as a family. Wide, well-maintained paths allow for physical…read moredistancing. Variety of landscapes - lakes, some woodland, boardwalk over marshes, blueberry farm..... these all can be found within a short distance. Minimal (maybe none) elevation. Parking and bathrooms can be found at Phantom lake but there are a number of businesses accessible from the trail that would probably let you use their facilities.

Right is the middle of Bellevue is the terrific trail system that goes between Phantom Lake and…read moreLarson Lake. Even on a perfect day on a weekend, not very crowded. The trial winds through a few thickets, a small bog, a terrific stand of old growth firs and follows a brook that eventually becomes a glorified trench. Plenty of small wild life includes squirrels, rabbits, red-winged black birds, ducks, sparrows chickadees and woodpeckers. While a few signs warned of bob cat, mountain lion and bears (really, in Bellevue?) what I found in most proliferation was the wild and well coiffed Eastside MILF commonly found gazing in Bellevue, Issaquah and Redmond. Both lakes are quite serene and larger than you might suppose. A great in-city adventure, I got in 5 miles of brisk urban hiking. Check Bellevue Park Dept.for various well marked trail heads.

Lovely park with water views and access. The train…read moreplayground is a bit outdated compared to other Bellevue parks but my young kiddos don't mind since it has swings. Lots of parking, walking trails and wide paths perfect for biking, jogging and strolling. Always be mindful of what you leave in your car as it can be hard to see the cars from the beach.

A beautiful day for a hike and then ending up at this peaceful beach park on the lake. A great way…read moreto jump start Spring!

Madrona Park is a lowkey and picturesque park located along Lake Washington. There is a free…read moreparking lot here with access to different trails and walking paths with amazing views of the city!

Upon leaving Harborview after an appointment, we decided to explore the area and stumbled upon this…read morehidden gem of a park by Lake Washington. Our visit coincided with lunchtime, and we found the park bustling with people savoring the warmth of the sunny day.