Awesome Playground and park set in the middle of downtown Kirkland. Kids of all younger ages…read morehoarded the large play structure (in a good way) when the sun came out and the rising temperatures of spring wafted through on Saturday the 18th of March. The fields were also bustling with kids throwing footballs, running and playing. The basketball court and tennis courts, also full, kept older teenagers and adults out in the sunshine and active. Two-hour street parking seemed relatively easy to come by, and with the library and a community center right there, the space is perfect for all things Saturday.

Peter Kirk Park is a suburban park that is ex-large in size with more than the typical amenities. A…read morebaseball/softball field with spectator seating and even a concessions stand is the biggest feature. Picnic tables, a sizable playground, tennis courts, skate park, seasonal swimming pool, and public parking round out the top features. With Kirkland Urban completing the key elements of its construction, it is a fully open connected space between the sizable Peter Kirk Park and Kirkland Urban. The park is well organized, easy to access, and plenty of space to enjoy sun, have a picnic, or people watch. Highly recommend.

I love this little park it's perfect for my 4 boys! They love the playground area and all the big…read moretrees and pathways. It's never too busy has nice bathrooms and food nearby if you want to grab lunch! Lots of shade and just enough sunshine on a warm day. It also has a small basketball area with a shorter hoop. Only downside is road noise on the south side of park but nothing crazy.

This park is never too busy, lots of space to ride around on a bike/scooter and also play on the…read moreequipment. Lots of shade on a hot sunny day.

This is a great area to hang out after walking around the shops at Lake St..or to burn off some…read morecalories after a feast from any of the restaurants near by. There's a pavilion, a small beach, a dock, benches, sculptures, and restrooms. What more can you want? The view across the water has the skyline of Seattle too.

Marina Park is a great spot with beautiful waterfront views. It's very pet and family friendly,…read morewith plenty of nearby restaurants and lots of parking available. A perfect place for a stroll, relaxing by the water, or spending time outdoors.

We love parks!!! children and adults must spend some time outdoors everyday, right?…read more This little gem is located in a quiet neighborhood close to Lake Hills Library. It only has a few parking spots, but parking in the street is another choice (just remember don't leave valuables to the sight) This park is great for toddlers, it has a beautiful playground, a whole sand area to play with two manual excavators . It's a good idea to bring a basketball to play in a nice court. Oh! And if your little one needs to run to the restroom, here's one open to the public. This place is nice in the summer, beautiful colors in the fall. Looking for a fall photoshoot background? This is your place!!!

Evergreen Park is a small neighborhood park located in Lake Hills. The park has a basketball court…read moreand a kids playground that is frequented by residents in the neighborhood. The park is covered by large trees so it is a decent place to get outside but stay in the shade. It is an okay alternative to the larger parks in the area like Crossroads Park, Lake HIlls Community Park and Lake Hills Greenbelt which have more amenities.

WOW, what an adorable little park right in the heart of the Spring District! We just stopped by…read moreBellevue Brewing Company for a late lunch and decided to walk around the area and explore a little, and I'm so glad we did. It's more of a park like plaza with a small grassy area, water fountains, cute little swings, and a little garden area with the most beautiful flowers. There's also a free little book library, which I thought was such an adorable touch! Such a beautiful place to relax, read a book, swing on the swings, or just take a stroll and admire all the gorgeous flowers. Definitely a cute little spot to check out if you're already in the area!

The Spring District used to be an industrial area in Bellevue, WA. Now it is a mixed…read moreresidential/retail area, anchored by a light rail station. There is a really good brewpub on the property providing brews and good food for outdoor dining in the park when the weather is nice. The park itself is pretty small, and parking can be difficult. There are underground parking lots nearby, but would need a business to validate to get complementary parking.

Nice park if you can get through all the freaking construction. It's summertime and it's…read moreconstruction time in every street in the freaking city. Do yourself a favor and use the south entrance.

Great park down a VERY STEEP walkway ( you'll get winded going back up). There was lots of parking…read moreand two handicapped spots right near the sandy beach. The beach itself is somewhat small but two lifeguards were on duty on a Sunday. About 1/4 of the water had a lot of debris in it but the rest was nice. There are several grassy areas to enjoy and a nice paved walkway lined with fragrant flowers. Bathrooms, boardwalk and a free-standing dock are also included. A great free way to spend an afternoon.

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.

It's all about the tennis here. I haven't seen any other clubs on the Eastside which come close on…read morethe tennis front. I'm on a long waiting list, but able to use the outstanding facilities during this period. Did a men's night and was able to get some court time. Turns out I had a mild cardiac event (due to severe dehydration and massive electrolyte imbalance from an extended food poisoning situation) during that evening, and was stupid enough to push through it and not pass out. This translated into bizarre, sluggish play, compromised judgement, and some impairment with coordination and reaction time. I couldn't even keep score for more than a few points, forgot what side I was on, etc. The guys were totally supportive, and accommodating, giving me a ton of time between points. They had no idea anything was wrong other than a comment I made in jest about my heart racing. Anyhow, seeing the facility from the inside - the decor is a bit dated, but it's very clean, HUGE, and comfortable. Not to mention very convenient to get to, with tons of parking, and proper spacing between courts, proper lighting, and proper heating. Even the WiFi here was outstanding. =)

Simply the premier tennis club on the east side, Central Park is a member owned private club…read morededicated to tennis. CPTC offers 12 indoor and 6 outdoor courts, fitness, instruction and friendly competition. There is an outdoor pool for summer use, and lessons and day camps for younger players. Noted for its junior programs Central Park has produced not only numerous D1 scholarship tennis players, but also champion USTA adult league teams. Check out women's professional tennis at Central park in October 2015, www.KirklandTennis.com