Very different of what it used to be. It was just grass some years ago. They finished the whole…read morepark and looks nice. It has an elevated grassy park which is nice and good looking. The rest is concrete with a theatre tribune for shows, dances or other events. Spray part for kids to enjoy water on summer days, and plenty of tables with chairs to sit and have a picnic or an icecream! Few trees on that part. The elevated grassy part can be used for playing or walking your dog. Just beware to stop kids before the edge and prevent an accident. It gets busy on summer. There's also a Saturday market. You can park at RTC or on a near park parking lot.

A beautiful park that's perfect for spending the day at or eating outside at one of the many…read moretables! The Redmond Downtown Park was completed not long ago in 2018 and is in the perfect location surrounded by businesses, apartments, and also is not far from the town center. It's a wide two-acre park that features a wide circular grass lawn, landscaping and gardens, active splash pads from May to September, plus a pavilion and stage. The dining groove is especially pretty in the springtime when all the cherry blossom trees are in full bloom! Most of the tables generally become occupied around lunchtime, but many people like to host a picnic on the grass lawn as well. Events would be held at the park prior to the pandemic, and sometimes art sculptures are left on display. Park has always been well-kept. Street parking, bicycle racks, and public restrooms are available. There is plenty of clearance, but still do be mindful if you bring your children as two major roads border the park.

Great walking trail for people and dogs! There isn't an easy way to connect to restaurants across…read morethe river, but it's a short drive. Also, it's quite heavy with bike traffic. However, wonderful trail for a dog stroll!

My Brother / Best Friend, Ryan, and I walked through Woodin Creek Park recently, prior to taking a…read morelong, peaceful walk on the Sammamish River Trail. Woodin Creek Park leads to the Sammamish River Trail. There are only 5 parking spots, and all 5 of them were full when Ryan and I arrived at this park, so we parked near the sports field and walked over to this park. I had been wanting to check out this park because I play basketball occasionally with friends and I have been searching for an infrequently-used outdoor basketball court that we can play on when the weather gets a bit warmer. Last year, when I was healthy enough to do it, I played basketball at home (but with the way that my back yard is structured as well as the only reasonable place to put the basketball hoop, the surroundings are less than ideal for retrieving a runaway ball), and I also played on the basketball court at Rhododendron Park in Kenmore, but the scent of heavy traffic at that other park was kind of off-putting to me as I am sensitive to smells and wanted a court where the air smelled like trees instead of heavy exhaust. This basketball court at this park smells nice - nature smells mostly - and it is mostly surrounded by a wide flat grassy meadow, making it easy to retrieve the basketball if it rolls away. I think I have found a better place to play basketball with my friends this year! As mentioned in the other review, there is also one tennis court at this park. No one was playing basketball or tennis when we visited. There isn't much for kids to do here, unless they play basketball or tennis, or some other sport where a medium-sized grassy meadow would be useful (soccer? badminton?), but that's fine by me, just thought I would note it for people who enjoy taking their kids to the park. No swings, play center, slides, things like that. Ryan and I enjoyed our visit to this park.

- The horse Trail -…read more Hubby and I decided to take an afternoon hike here, and we had no clue it's a state park and a discovery pass is required. We parked at the parking lot closer to the entrance, and we bought an annual discovery pass. Other than the starting incline, there is nearly no inclination for this trail. It's rather family friendly if your kids aren't afraid of horses or horse poops as I saw two horses and gazillion poops. It's funny how there is a sign that identifies the differences between horse poop and dog poop lol. The whole trail is shaded except for a small part. There are three recommended routes and the signs are quite obvious, but it's also easy to walk elsewhere as there are so many routes in this park. We were going for the middle length route, but ended up finishing the bigger loop instead and it took a bit more than an hour. There were also tons of salmonberries next to the trail that's perfect for a healthy snack for your "hike" xD!

Bridle Trails State Park is a great state park that's perfect for horses and everyone else!…read more Although this state park is used for riding your horse along the trails, I say it's a great park for everyone else who wants a stroll through the forest along the Kirkland-Bellevue border. Because it's a state park, you must pay for a $10 single-day pass unless you have the Discovery Pass. There are two parking lots to the area, one parking lot is closest to the entrance to the trails and the other parking lot is smaller, which is closer to the bathrooms and where community events are held as there's a stage. I've been here a few times and it's always a nice way to enjoy a nature walk. In my most recent visit, I came here on a hot day with my dog as Bridle Trails State Park is mostly shaded from the trees. There are three different trails, and if you're looking to spend more time here, take the Coyote Trail, which is about 3.5 miles long. It's not entirely flat, with some hills here and there, but it's a super easy trail, along with the other trails here. I saw a lot of families and horses here. And speaking of horses, be aware that there will be horse poop on the trails. The reason why it's not picked up right away is because unlike dog poop, it decomposes within a short time. Dogs are allowed on the trails as long as they're on leash. At the area where events are held are where bathrooms and a water fountain is located, along with benches. It's nice to live nearby Bridle Trails State Park and enjoy the trees, green space and well-maintained trails that provide shade for those scorching days we're not used to in the Seattle area. That right there is reason enough to visit Bridle Trails State Park.

Nice park in Redmond, WA, with basketball courts and tennis courts that can be converted into…read morepickleball courts. It also has a dedicated pickleball court that we took advantage of. Unfortunately, the court wasn't level so a lot of water pooled in different areas. But since the ball used is made of plastic, it wasn't a problem playing even after a recent rain.

Hidden germ in the neighborhood. We frequent this park and love it. It has some fun playground…read morestructures, basketball and tennis courts, mini trails, big lawn, restrooms, picnic tables and convenient off street parkings. It's just about 3 minutes drive from Wingtop on Main Street. We have tried picnicking here with yummy wings.

Great day of mountain biking. The weather and trails are perfect today. Mostly dry so the roots are…read morepretty easy to navigate.

Paradise Valley is my and my pups go-to for trail running! Trails are all really well signed with…read moremileage and the trails they link up to. Nice variation of hills and flat areas, and so much lush vegetation! Not too crowded early on the weekends or early afternoon midweek.

This park is so lovely! It's walking distance from downtown and right on the river. I stopped by…read moreduring an errands day with the dogs to let them go potty and was actually so stunned by how nice it was. We went on a fall day and the colors were magnificent! There are paved paths and clear routes to trails and the beach. We ended up walking them down to the river, which had a lovely sandy beach, which was such a surprise! There were benches and tables down there, which I am sure are very coveted in the summer season. For a nice fall day, this was the perfect spot! I would love to come back here with some takeout and enjoy a lovely meal on the river. Very dog friendly, great views, and awesome amenities (water fountain, showers, trails, easy signage, bathroom). What more could you want!

This is a great park close to all the stores in Duvall, on the banks of the Snoqualmie River. What…read moresurprised us was the sandy beach on the banks of the river. It's a great park with lots of space to picnic, either on the grass or on the tables. We haven't explored the trail next to the park much yet, we will be back soon for that.

A bit tricky to find. Lots of parking, and nice tables along the river. There's a fairly…read moregood-looking playground that always seems to have lots of people. I like to take my lunch here and just enjoy the sound of the river. Nothing too special about it, but a nice spot.

92nd Street Park is a fun place to adventure on one's own and with family. I have come here both…read moresolo and with my mom and enjoyed it as much both times. There are two play areas equipped with different play structures, a restroom building, a decent sized parking lot, a large meadow, a pond abutting the meadow, and a trail through some large, tall trees. A trail leads down to the Big Gulch Trail system from the park. On my visits thus far I have encountered various wildlife including squirrels, abundant bullfrogs, bunnies, robins, ducks, and various other birds. My mom is not one for steep cliffs on trails, so we stuck to the park area as the Big Gulch Trail can be steep in places. We love the wildlife and how present they have been when we visited. The ducks especially can get excited and run towards one. Fun to see them waddling quickly. The bullfrogs will also let one get close before jumping in the water or jumping away if getting too close. The rest of the wildlife has been friendly as well.

A nice green space with a parking area off 92nd Street and two separate playgrounds and major…read morebonus, flush toilets. It connects with the Big Gulch trail complex but has its own gentle loops through mature forest filled with ferns and a couple of small ponds. We saw squirrels and bunnies in the grassy areas edging the berry filled woodland. The steep hillside keeps kiddies away from busy Mukilteo Speedway so they can enjoy the age appropriate play equipment and, of course, pick blackberries.