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.

This is a lovely neighborhood park. In the summer the farmers market is on the adjacent street. A…read morehuge grass field and some park benches. A pathway circles around this park which is also used by kids on bikes, scooters and skateboarding. Also there is a skateboard park. The playground is very popular for families. When my niece came for a visit we brought her baby here. There is a small parking lot shared with the thrift shop. Good spot for a picnic weather permitting. SYOY. Peace out.

Great little park on Mercer Island. Love that the parking lot is so close to the playground, which…read moreis really helpful when you're juggling a couple kids. The equipment is new, clean, and has a little bit of everything: swings, climbing, slides, tinker toys, music, and more. My two and four year olds really love this park and I love that when it gets crowded, we can run around in the connecting grassy field or walk over to Pagliacci for lunch.

-Amazing for kids and adults alike -…read more This park has two play structures and a dragon shaped structure for kids to explore. There are two separate swing sets, two for older kids and two for younger kids. My daughter had a blast exploring, though she spent most of her time on her favorite spot: the swings. There's also a trail nearby, perfect for getting some steps in. I wish Bellevue had a park like this! Btw did I mention it's not even that busy on a Sunday?

How many playgrounds? 5!!! Plus a purple play ground through the gates of what looks like a school…read more ADA Parking is great. There is a bathroom at the entrance of the parking lot/park. If you are planning to visit and not handicap please use the "west" parking lot. Just a heads up there is a sign we saw after we had already been there for hours. When we came a family was having a birthday party in the gazebo. It looked like a great place to have a party. The place is fenced in and good for 2 year olds and up. Shade is great in the summer. Hidden picnic table by the dragon. We brought a pizza :)

Clarke Beach Park hosts a beautiful view of Mount Rainier and is definitely worth a stop if you're…read morein the area. The trail down on the right side (when facing the park) is much more steep and snakes around, while the trail on the left side is shorter with a slighter incline/decline. I'd recommend heading up or down from the left end unless you're an avid hiker. While both paths are paved, the space could really benefit from some beautification or sculptures, although it was very quiet and peaceful. There is an odd little pit on the left side with quite a bit of seating, but it's not clear if it was once used for bonfires or if it's meant as a sand pit for children. Either was it was a nice little hike with a gorgeous view.

Beautiful park that requires a slight hike, but has wonderful wooden deck for sun bathing and a…read morenice area for swimming. There is even a sand pit with a volleyball net set up, and the playstructure is beautifully hidden in the small wooded area. There is also plenty of parking and the park is very clean.

We set up shop at Groveland Beach during the Sea Fair airshow. There were a ton of people in the…read morearea, but everybody was really welcoming and friendly. The sand area was great for the kids to be able to play with their sand toys, there are lifejackets that you can rent for the kids who like to jump off the dock into the water, and it's just a great viewing area to watch all of the planes. There was even an area with a net set up for beach volleyball, which my kids appreciated. The bathrooms were well maintained, and there is a small playground up the hill for a nice change of pace.

A few steep hills to walk down to get into the park but the view and the swimming is amaze-balls…read more This is a great place for a sunset meditation as my gf enjoys.

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.

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.

Pam at Pld Growth and Emergency Vet clinic did amazing customer service. Professional and caring…read more Processing our cats prescription food quickly.

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.

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!!

This is a great little spot to meet up with friends to begin a bike ride. It's conveniently…read morelocated right off I-90 and not often very busy. Small grassy area, play area for kids, basketball courts nearby. I often see men playing soccer in the grass. It's also pretty private so maybe a good spot for a romantic picnic as well.

This park is great due to its location since it is convenient if you want a meeting place for…read moreeveryone to get together at to bike across I-90, easy to get to since the exit is actually right next to the park (if you are heading East, heading West it's about half a mile) and it's never really crowded. There are basketball courts right across from it, a playground, LOTS of shady areas to take a nap at (I wouldn't suggest doing any "questionable" stuff here since cops drive by often and it is surrounded by a neighborhood with houses having a PERFECT view of the park) and best of all, in the summer they have these volley ball tournaments or whatever. It's like all the super cute or good looking people nominated this place to play volley ball so not only do you get to watch a good game but pretty people in very little clothing as well! Not that I am trying to objectify people but c'mon, you know you wanna look too lol.

I like pioneer park but it really does have a pioneer feel to it. My only wish was that there was a…read moreparking lot and that there was an actual bathroom instead of just a port-a-potty. Maybe there was a bathroom facility but maybe because the park is so vast I just couldn't locate it. I took a quick trip QFC down the street to use the bathroom there because I really had to go, got some yummy samples and a couple items from the produce section and went back to my short walk in the park and doing a quick yoga flow! If you want a no thrills park experience, Pioneer Park will not disappoint!

Pioneer Park is actually several quadrants of parkland divided by roads. One of these requires dogs…read moreto be on-leash (I think it's the NE quadrant). The others require voice control but I have never seen an off-leash dog that had perfect voice control. Myself and my neighbors have all had our dogs attacked by off-leash dogs here, so beware. There is a mountain lion that periodically lives in this area since the island deer population is out of control. Also some owls that can get aggressive near their nests. The trails are nice and people are usually good about trail etiquette. I wish the city would completely prohibit off-leash dogs though since voice control doesn't really perfectly exist for any dog. Also, horse riders use some of the park trails and they are not required to wear rump bags to catch manure. Horse manure lasts forever and can be toxic to dogs who will try and eat it. The city should require horse riders to wear rump bags the same way it requires dog owners to pick up dog poop. The south end of the Island doesn't have a fenced dog park, so it would be nice if some of Pioneer Park could be converted to a fenced dog park.