Located in the city of Kirkland, and named for the city's first female mayor, Doris Cooper Houghton…read moreBeach Park is a 3.8 acre recreation area of waterfront access to Lake Washington. Our son-in-law took us here just in time to see an absolute gorgeous sunset over the lake. Most of the water access is via concrete stairs, with a small sandy area and a sunbathing/diving pier. It reminded me a lot of the UW-Madison Memorial Union, with a similar set-up...though we never saw such a gorgeous sunset like this there.

A great space and lots of waterfront as well as some beach…read more The views are spectacular especially the sunsets. There's kayaks and canoes to rent. Or just a dock to fish or swim off of. Or just go for a walk. Restaurants and cafes are within walking distance too.

Amazing place!! Went there for a sunset swim! It was freezing but super fun! Definitely recommend…read moregoing here to watch the sunset over the lake! Jesus loves u!

The city of Sammamish has done a great job with this park. It's very well kept up. I visited this…read morepark last night with my Best Friend/Brother, Ryan. He has been to this park many times, but last night was my first time there. There are some trails along the water here. I didn't really feel like we were hiking, we were more meandering, but the trails are a bit similar to hiking trails. It wasn't super crowded when we went to this park, but Ryan said it is usually more crowded, so we got lucky last night! Ryan enjoys watching sunsets, so we went to this park at around that time. It was quite cloudy last night so there wasn't much of a sunset, but there were some lovely pink streaks across the sky for about 5 minutes! There was a boat on Lake Sammamish that was blasting music super loud while it was passing by. This didn't really bother me much, since one of my best memories of my entire life was being on a friend of a friend's boat out on Lake Tapps on a gorgeous summer day many years ago, with the music blasting (one of the songs playing on the boat that day was "My Maria" by Brooks and Dunn. I still love hearing that song now, since it always reminds me of that day!). But I definitely noticed the music, for sure... it was hard not to notice it! Other than the super loud music playing on the boat while it was passing by, this was a peaceful and quiet place. We found a few well-placed logs near the water, sat on the logs, and talked and laughed until it was almost dark and we reluctantly headed back to the car. We really enjoy being in nature, and this park was a nice place to do that.

While in Seattle for work today, I grabbed my lunch from Mendocino Farms (just around the corner)…read moreand decided to enjoy it outdoors -- what a great decision! I found Totem Lake Park, and it was such a beautiful surprise. The park has an amazing playground, plenty of benches and grassy areas to sit and bask in the sun, and lovely walkways surrounded by trees, plants, and birds. It felt like a little sanctuary tucked away in the city -- calm, refreshing, and full of life. After lunch, I took a stroll through the paths and soaked in the sunshine. It was crisp but bright, the perfect fall day. Everything was clean and well-maintained, including the restrooms. There's also easy street parking and wonderful views of the lake. Such a peaceful spot -- I'll definitely be back next time I'm in town!

Bright, vibrant, challenging, fun. This playground is well contained, turf-covered and full of…read moregreat challenges for young kids (and their caretakers) to enjoy. No stairs to get up and onto platforms, creating more mental awareness and dexterity to make your way to slides and the "elevator". Well positioned near the shopping plaza for an easy stroll and time away as errands are being run.

What a fun little park even if it just rained you can just bring a towel. It's great for a little…read moreextra walk and picnic as well as there is a trail and our family really enjoyed their time.

Really enjoyed this park! First of all, it's so visually unique and fun! My kids were excited when…read morewe drove up. There's a lot of areas for imaginative play - little forts, climbing wall, train etc. plenty of shade and picnic tables too. There's no bathroom but there is a port a potty if you're desperate. The only downside is there's no parking lot so you have to park in a side street and walk across a busy street to get there. Would still recommend!

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.

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.

Great dog park. Kinda hidden from the road but once you find it it's great! Limited street parking.read more

This is my favorite dog park. Clean. Well kept. Nice people with nice dogs. I love the size of the…read morepark and walking around.

This is a great spot and so close to town. There are a lot of different parts of the trail so make…read moresure you follow the signs or use a map on your phone. The trail was fairly busy but there was plenty of parking, especially because there are different lots/different starting points. Decent amount of elevation and really beautiful scenery. A few parts of the trails were closed.

Love this for a casual walk or a serious hike. It's stunning features and different levels to test…read moreyour walking strengths. Two different access points either the top of the hill or the bottom. We've done both and can be as challenging as you choose! Rain or shine, visit this place!