What a lovely place with benches and a great view!! Unfortunately, there is no many seats. We stood…read moreup and waited for music in yhis specific date. There was a festival, and that's what I like from here. It is vibrant with different kinds of festivals. The view is spectacular and has a little less people than upstairs. It can get pretty hot on summer. No restrooms near as far as I know. Parking would be across the street by yhe Pike Place Market one. So had to walk around...

I'm glad they are finally improving the area. It's finally worth visiting. A great spot to just…read morehang at for a bit by the water. I like that they have built it outdoor games/activities to enjoy. I'm sure the little ones will appreciate this feature. The beer garden and dj was also a really nice touch. I hope they do more beer garden activities soon. One downside I found is there isn't much seating. I wanted to bring lunch and hang for a bit but after 20 minutes of waiting we just couldn't lock down a table fast enough. Also when I came for the block party I found the same situation but worse. One thing that would help, more food trucks, even if they are just near the entrance.

Peace at 5:31 AM. This place is unusually loud but early in the morning brings a sense of peace.read more

"Excuse me, how do we get to the ocean?"…read more I was standing at a corner near Westlake Park waiting for the light to turn when a lady and her daughter came up to me and asked me this question. I pointed them towards Elliott Bay. We were definitely nowhere near the Pacific Ocean but I was pretty sure they wanted to get to the waterfront. I chuckled a little after they went on their merry way. It was an organic, human connection that happened during my lunch break. This wasn't the first time someone came up to me and asked me for directions. I kinda expect it when I'm around the retail/hotel district. I'm ok helping folks out; it's a test of my own navigational skills. When my cousins and I were kids we used to run through the park's water fountain. They shut the water off years ago though. They say it's broken but I think people bathed in it or used it as a toilet. Blech. Supposedly they're going to remove this art piece and make way for a redesign. Westlake Mall used to have an outdoor patio overlooking the park. You used to have an aerial view of the Salish basket weave pattern. Then the mall got rid of the top floor food court and decided to close off the patio section. Unless you work in a nearby building it's hard to view the public art's entirety. Kitty corner from the park on 4th & Pine is a building where The Bon Marché used to be. Every winter they would install a giant star on the SE corner of that building. It's lit up to brighten the dark days. Walking past this building always reminded me of the Day-O, One Day Sale jingle. They hold special events and activities year round. They also host food trucks during the workweek. It's easy to get here. Just take the bus to Westlake Center or the light rail to Westlake Station. Side note: If you have time, check out the 80-foot Sequoia Tree a block away. Man In Tree made it popular :) Also, if you're looking for free brochures and visitor guides they have stands at the Convention Center Arch Building, Pike Place Market, the Seattle Ferry Terminal, and King Street Station.

Awesome play area with swings, a huge climbing course, and exercise equipment. Their is even a…read morebathroom! (Which was open when we came in March) We parked in the community center parking lot. There is also street parking along the side streets. We didn't check out any of the other features of the park just the play ground. So I can't comment on what else is here.

The Rainier Beach Playfield has received a much needed face lift. From climbing to swinging to…read morejumping, all will be enthusiastically enjoyed at this renovated play area complete with new play equipment and climbing structures and one of Seattle Parks' longest zip lines! Surrounded by two large baseball fields and new and improved tennis courts, the Rainier Beach Playfield is adjacent to the community center and now more modern than ever. Your little monkey will love the giant spider-web of climbing ropes, and the new fitness equipment makes working out the wiggles even more fun. Kids (and parents!) will also enjoy scooting back and forth on a skateboard attached to rails, working their legs on an elliptical-type contraption, and scampering up and over the mini-climbing wall. When your kiddo is ready to take a break from all that climbing and jumping, this newly renovated play space is home to two large yellow swinging chairs with chest harnesses--perfect for ages 5-12. Unfortunately toddlers are too small to fit comfortably in these bigger swings, but other swings with updated padded seats are also featured--great for big kids and grown ups alike! Toddlers and waddlers will find the manicured green space in the center of the play area an excellent place to explore. And when your family gets tired of the play structures, there is plenty of shaded green space to relax, kick a ball around or play tag. Nice park, love all the new equipment.

A perfectly small park by the lake. A great park to walk by when on Mercer Island. A few parking…read morespots in the front. A few sitting areas too. No bathroom here. The beach area is also very small. A gorgeous spot to just chill and enjoy views of I-90 lol and the lake. Enjoy nature. SYOY!

A small but cozy park! The parking lot is a bit small but it is easy to find. The beach area is…read moresecluded and is great for swimming. There is a nice grassy area to set up a chair to relax, great for watching the view across the water!

Local park for pb. 4 semi permanent nets and if its crowded someone erects his personal 2 temp…read morenets. So nice. Great fun. Small parking lot, bathrooms across parking lot in community ctr. Small bench so bring chairs.

When I was little, the only time we would go to Miller was to play basketball at the community…read morecenter. Now I get to play co-ed softball on the turf fields, and my mom plays soccer there sometimes too! It's a great little park -- there are always kids and families playing on the playground, and there's a lot of open space. There are conveniently located public restrooms. I love that the park isn't on a main road and it's surrounded by trees, so it always stays fairly quiet. The only thing is that the parking lot is soooooo small (~20 spaces) so you have to fight for street parking. Maybe once the school renovations are complete, there will be more parking available?

Great little park with a playground area for tots and older kids. Plus a swingset that has 2…read moreregular swings, one bucket seat, and one of the big plastic ones also. There is a bathroom and small indoor area that you can probably rent for parties. There is also a small basketball area, baseball area, and sand play area. All in all a nice clean park to bring your kids to play.

Five stars. For the size and lovely location, this park is five stars. A small parking lot. Small…read moregrass are. But the views? HUGE!!! Amazingly huge. From I-90 to Seward Park across the lake. Wow. A regular stop for me when I take a walk on the Island. Excellent place to chill. SYOY.

SMALL but effective!…read more Depends on what you're visiting for. We stopped by with a pizza and a few beers just to chill out for a second before walking back to our airbnb. I love that there's a few different little waterfront parks on the west side of Mercer Island. Gives a few different options ... & they all feel pretty private too, which is nice! Seems well kept up enough. Worth a little stop to chill for a second if you're on the island!

My kids love this the playground and there ample seating for parents. Almost every sport can be…read moreplayed here and there's even a bbq grill for July 4th! The summer meals program runs for free, with food and activities for kids and teens. Water balloons, arts and crafts, reading, educational activities, etc. and healthy lunches.