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!

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.

Fun to visit, tiny park by the side of the road. Go down the hill for a quiet shoreside viewpoint…read moreon the lake.

Great hidden park. The Kirkland Sunrise club has done a great job working with the city and…read moreneighbors to get this place restored to greatness.

Great park that covers a lot of different terrain: Forbes Creek Wetland, Juanita Beach and Juanita…read moreBay. I love the wetlands as there's a boardwalk that takes you to the water, and you can check out all of the wildlife. There was an osprey hanging out on the nesting platform in the lake, watching over the multitudes of ducks and their ducklings foraging for food in the water. A nearby heron was stalking some fish. The air was filled with dragonflies darting around. Plenty of people were enjoying the view. Some had binoculars (I should have brought mine!) while others were focused on photography. There is a washroom with a water bottle refill station, although it's open seasonally. When the season is closed, it's substituted in for a portable toilet. Parking is a small paved lot.

Quality/Quantity - As this Woodinville, WA part of the trip was for ME, my wife wanted to go…read moreshopping and support some local boutiques. And Freya from Patterson Cellars suggested we park here for free parking. See her 5 star Yelp review. Well sorry, this is/was a questionable parking lot/park. Signs that warned - "High Prowl area!!!!" We decided to leave and were more than happy to pay for parking rather than losing a window (another window... sadly not our first or second time experiencing car break-ins). Ambiance - See above. 110.8 acres. Features: Drinking Fountain (Seasonal). Interpretive Walk. Picnic Tables. Parking Lot. Restoration Area. Restrooms (Seasonal). Trail. Wildlife Viewing. From 1932 to 1975, Juanita Bay Park was the nine-hole Juanita Golf Course. Service - Self service. Price - Free minus the cost of a break in, lol. Owner Comment - Congrats on all your success, I think.

I parked over the lake in the nearest Park's entrance parking lot with a good view. The only thing…read moreis that you will have to take the stairs to get you to the trails that conect to Frink Park or you can always make a quick stop over the lawn to play a bit and watch the beautiful trres in this garden. Just remember that you can take a pic at the top of the stairs :) Trails are almost quiet so you can breath and admire nature. Bring bags for your dog. There aren't stations in the Park.

Leschi Park is across the street from Leschi South Moorage along Lakeside Avenue S. Leschi Park…read moreitself is NOT along the water, unlike the several photos posting water views. That's the moorage itself. Don't expect to pack a picnic with a view of the water. That doesn't mean Leschi Park is anything to sneeze at. It's sizable with a portion that is well manicured and good for a picnic. There are several benches in this area and some portions are shady. When we went, the rose hedges were blooming and quite pretty. There's also a sequoia that was dedicated to the head gardener from 65 years ago. There are a few tennis courts too. The parts that I like more are the trails that have a forest vibe. Leschi Park is adjacent to Frink Park; together, they form a very large area to explore. I didn't find much signs or maps so I just used Google maps to choose walking paths. Cell signal was solid inside both parks. On a hot day, these two tree filled parks provide lots of shade; they would be an excellent place to visit.

I remember first visiting this park when I was a kid and years later, this park has definitely…read morechanged for the better. Parking on a hot sunny weekday afternoon was doable. There was a couple spots open, but limited. It wasnt until after 3 pm that the park started to get busier and the park began to pile in. People started looking to park outside of the lots for a spot. Most people tend to park at the bottom lots due to convenience. There is plenty of room at the lot up the hill and nobody was really up here as it was mostly entrances to walking trail and picnic tables. Overall, still a beautiful park!

Loved this park. I was looking for a relaxing, quiet spot and found this scenic area…read more You can kayak, swim, paddleboard, relax, walk, etc here. It's a great park. I highly recommend stopping here and checking it out.

The Mercer slough is a lovely place to walk...if the temperature has consistently been under 45. Ya…read moreknow what a slough is? It's a swamp/marsh/wetland/mosquitoes-will-murder-you place. Overall it's a beautiful place to walk. The trails are well maintained and there are some great views. This area has a few different trails to choose from that appear to be mostly loops. It's close enough to the freeways that you get a good amount of traffic noise, but if you go early in the morning it's not too bad. The mosquitoes are most certainly the worst part of this area. Either way, I think it's great we're letting nature be nature.

Since moving back to the Far East (aka Eastside) I was worried about places to walk our…read morenot-so-dog-friendly dog. Admittedly, having Green Lake at our front door was both a blessing and curse. Now we live right across the street from Mercer Slough, and it's been great! Nature right at our front door without the crowds!!! If you walk/run the perimeter it's about a 10k. Inside you'll find trails that are great for just about everyone. Beware you may see garter snakes, but also the occasional otter, beaver, and rabbits too! It's also great for birdwatching. Parking is VERY limited, especially with sound transit light rail being built by Bellevue Way. There is a small parking lot off 118th Ave SE, and some parking along that road, but check the road signs. There is also an Environmental education center and event spaces available. Overall, I enjoy being able to just go across the street and walk my pooch without fear of being run over by bikers and skaters.

Beautiful park in posh Mercer island, so close to Downtown, yet so mentally far away from…read moreeverything. It was my first visit and enjoyed a lot, in particular the blackberry foraging! Someone told me summer in Seattle is the best of the best, and a visit to this park (and generally speaking Mercer island) is a must. I got hundreds of blackberries, the smell of fresh grass, the pure air breathing and a nice hike close to the water. Some people were fishing, very postcard idyllic. Go and visit!

Beautiful little park Perfect for a light stroll…read moreTwo levels you can walk Easily stay away from the steps and steeper levels Quiet Walk toward the salmon ladders and watch the seals even on off seasons Free parking

I think most people neglect this park in their hurry to get to the locks and the fish ladder. This…read moreis a nice park with benches and paved walkways. Immerse yourself in watching the boats from afar, and maybe even have a small picnic. You won't be competing for space even if the near by attractions are packed with people like sardines. The park is well maintained and very accessible to everyone of all ages and abilities.