My favorite place to be on a warm, sunny day for a picnic! It's right next to the water. The area…read moreis usually quiet and calm if you go on a weekday afternoon. After work or during weekend, it could get quiet and loud. There are a few parking spots right next to the park, but it's not a far walk even if you have to park at the nearby neighborhood.

One of our absolute favorite beaches to relax and watch sunset. The neighborhood is very peaceful…read moreand calming. On our recent visit to Medina Beach Park, we had the chance to watch the best fireworks ever. Everything was sooo perfect..the music, the vibe, the weather and the fireworks. Had the best time!!

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.

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.

Great park down a VERY STEEP walkway ( you'll get winded going back up). There was lots of parking…read moreand two handicapped spots right near the sandy beach. The beach itself is somewhat small but two lifeguards were on duty on a Sunday. About 1/4 of the water had a lot of debris in it but the rest was nice. There are several grassy areas to enjoy and a nice paved walkway lined with fragrant flowers. Bathrooms, boardwalk and a free-standing dock are also included. A great free way to spend an afternoon.

The waterfront is so beautiful! It's very peaceful and relaxing! Great place to just relax and…read moreenjoy nature! You can easily spend time here just walking along the water and taking in the views. It's a very peaceful place if you just need to go on a walk or clear your mind. I love how it's not packed and how clean it is. It feels calm and open, and it's a perfect spot to slow down and enjoy the scenery.

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.

This is a really nice park right on the lake. There are a few short paths to walk along, decent…read moresized parking lot, areas for picnics, sandy beach area, and plenty of grassy areas.

We came back to this park after a long time and enjoyed walking around the park and the waterfront…read more There were a lot of people picnicking on the grass and grilling on the summer evening we were there.

What a fantastic and beautiful park. Plenty of parking and spots to either walk or chill or eat an…read moreice-cream cone. I am so stoked to have this park accessible with three large parking lots. You can walk as far as you want or as little. If you have a little person in your family the playground is awesome. On today's visit with friends, we saw salmon the creek. And of course, the bald eagle who lives here. It was a lower tide than normal which allowed for more beach visible on the side of the park that has a short trail adjacent to where the creek and lake meet. Discovery pass required. Do it! get outside and enjoy your life.

Absolutely stunning state park, just moved to the area and this has quickly become my new favorite…read morespot to touch grass. The lake is very nice, it doesn't get too crowded (even on a Sunday afternoon). Perfect for a beach day, a dip, a paddle, a run or just to relax and enjoy nature.

It's a beautiful spot and has the potential to be a five-star destination. Unfortunately, we…read morehaven't been able to fully enjoy it for the past three years due to the ongoing sewer project and continuous construction. I understand that infrastructure work takes time, but after three years, it's frustrating to still see so much disruption. I'm looking forward to the day the project is finally completed so visitors can enjoy this beautiful area the way it was meant to be enjoyed. Once that happens, I'd happily give it five stars.

Great little park under busy road. Rei rents kayaks, SUPs, canoes…read more.. and a couple other things. Nice fishing, playground, little dock, picnic benches, bathrooms, small beach with swimming area. We've been back to fish multiple times with grandkids

Beautiful park that has something to do for everyone! There are slides, swings, monkey bar,…read morebasketball court, soccer field, lake access, boardwalk. Benches, gazebos, trails! Best part is it has tall trees so even if it's very sunny it still has shaded areas.

What a fun park to have an end of the summer party! My kids and their friends met up for a beach…read moreparty to celebrate the end of summer and start of the new school year. They have reserved picnic spaces but also lots of spaces where you can simply claim to use the day of your gathering. The bathrooms were not the cleanest nor was the lake water as my son left with a stomach bug the next day. The parking lot is a bit of a hike to get to the lake and picnic areas. I highly recommend using a wagon to transport food and drinks. Or you can have somebody pull up in the handicapped parking loop to drop off party supplies.

Spanning 77 acres of Lake Washington lakefront on Mercer Island, Luther Burbank Park was named…read moreafter the famous 19th century U.S. horticulturalist, who crossbred to introduce flowers and crops, including the Russet Burbank potato (famously used by McDonald's to make their iconic french fries). I had the opportunity to visit it twice during a 2 night stay on Mercer Island. It was one of the nicest waterfront city parks I've visited. There are two entrances to the park, with the North and South entrances leading to large free parking lots. The South Entrance was the closer one to both the light rail station and our Airbnb, both about a 20 minute walk away. The South parking lot is closer to the Swim Beach (a nice little beach with a protected swimming area). It is also closer to the Earth Sculpture "The Source" (to me, a cross between crop circles, Indian mounds, and a labyrinth. My wife mentioned she felt a different energy from it as we walked by. The Meadow is a large picnic area between the two parking lots. The North lot is close to the tennis (now pickleball) courts, and all were filled when we walked by. The Amphitheater is also located nearby, and is the place for free performances during the summer months (for 2026, performances of Macbeth by Seattle's Shakespeare Company. At the north end of the park, are two off-leash dog areas (one for smaller, more shy dogs). My son-in-law and daughter took their mini-dachshund there to play, which was enjoyed by everyone. Small note about Luther Burbank: many parks and schools are named after him, including Luther Burbank Elementary School(s) in Long Beach, CA and Burbank, CA (though the city itself was named after a different Burbank).

This is a great park that I've visited periodically over the years. A nice spot to relax, fish and…read morenow play pickleball. I was looking to play during my last visit and a friend suggested going here. First off I had no idea they added pickleball courts and was impressed at the 8 very nice courts and good level of competition. The format took a little getting used to as it appeared to have been 4 on, 4 off. I could tell there were a lot of regulars here and everyone really came to play. I wish I could've played here again but I guess it will have to wait until my next visit.

We love this park, and only just discovered it!…read more It has everything from beautiful water views, to a semi-circular path/pier that goes out over the water. There are playgrounds for the littles and the bigger kids and so much space to run, play, enjoy. It's truly a wonderful place for kids of all ages!

Extremely clean and manicured, family friendly park with a large play structure, shaded gazebo with…read moregrills, bench seating, beach volleyball sand pits, and well-maintained bathrooms. Great walking areas. Parking is plentiful. The waterfront views are spectacular and the water is calm. While it's not clean enough to swim in, it's perfect for paddle boarding or even light kayaking. I wish we had this kind of park where we live.