We love this park, and only just discovered it!…read more It has everything from beautiful water views, to a semi-circular path/pier that goes out over the water. There are playgrounds for the littles and the bigger kids and so much space to run, play, enjoy. It's truly a wonderful place for kids of all ages!

Extremely clean and manicured, family friendly park with a large play structure, shaded gazebo with…read moregrills, bench seating, beach volleyball sand pits, and well-maintained bathrooms. Great walking areas. Parking is plentiful. The waterfront views are spectacular and the water is calm. While it's not clean enough to swim in, it's perfect for paddle boarding or even light kayaking. I wish we had this kind of park where we live.

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!

WAVERLY BEACH PARK @ KIRKLAND…read more This is more of the righter side (near most stores and restaurants) of the Wavery Park Street. It's about a 5 minutes walk from the main one. Parking is available but will cost you during the week except Sundays. Today was a beautiful day - lots of people, ducks, and even rentals for Kayaking. Beautiful weather and can get super crowded but it's a beautiful park where there's always room to walk around!

Lovely beach park in Kirkland. We went during the long weekend, midday and it wasn't too crowded…read moreuntil we left. Both parking lots were full so I can only imagine how crowded it gets during the summer. Great spot for the kids to play on the playground and also get some Sandy/rocky beach play in too. Beautiful views of the water and lovely boardwalk to take a stroll.

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 came to O.O. Denny Park for a family day with our church group, and it was a beautiful setting…read moreto simply celebrate being together. The park is well kept, with a big picnic area that worked perfectly for our gathering. If you bring kayaks, tubes, paddleboards, or similar, this is a super mellow and picturesque place to launch. We were there later on a Saturday afternoon with our church family, we enjoyed the music, the BBQ, volleyball, and it stayed peaceful and relaxing even with plenty of people around. The wide-open spaces, the lake water and gentle breeze off the water made it especially enjoyable. A great Kirkland park for relaxed family time by the water.

We finally made it to O O Denny park, we loved the exploring the park. Lots of waterfront space to…read morehave a picnic and enjoy the view. A couple good sized shelters you can book for parties.

There are wonderful shaded areas under huge old deciduous trees with picnic tables…read more There is a gazebo, playing fields and good parking.

Lovely park. Lots of paths and space to wander. During the winter, drinking water fountains are…read moreshut off until Spring, so bring your own water bottles.

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.

Heritage Park is a not-so-hidden gem that somehow only the very-locals make their way there, even…read morethough it is steps away from the ever-so-popular Marina Park. This park is behind the Heritage Hall with easy walking paths for a stroll, see the water from a distance, walk the dog, and/or play tennis. They have two tennis courts (see photo). During springtime, they have several cherry blossom trees that bloom beautifully. Parking is plentiful by the street or use their small lot (see photo). I usually am walking over from downtown to extend my walking distance. There are two benches to enjoy the water view. There are no official children's play area, though there are some natural stones for climbing in a separated area (see photo). This park is simple, immensely peaceful, and a great place to just chill.

Cute green space park within Kirkland to walk along or take your dog to go for a run. Nice views of…read morethe water and some tennis courts on one end with some beautiful flowers near Heritage Hall. The park has several lots to park along and a few minutes walk from the Marina Park pavilion and nearby coffee shops and stores on Central Way.

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!!

- The horse Trail -…read more Hubby and I decided to take an afternoon hike here, and we had no clue it's a state park and a discovery pass is required. We parked at the parking lot closer to the entrance, and we bought an annual discovery pass. Other than the starting incline, there is nearly no inclination for this trail. It's rather family friendly if your kids aren't afraid of horses or horse poops as I saw two horses and gazillion poops. It's funny how there is a sign that identifies the differences between horse poop and dog poop lol. The whole trail is shaded except for a small part. There are three recommended routes and the signs are quite obvious, but it's also easy to walk elsewhere as there are so many routes in this park. We were going for the middle length route, but ended up finishing the bigger loop instead and it took a bit more than an hour. There were also tons of salmonberries next to the trail that's perfect for a healthy snack for your "hike" xD!

Bridle Trails State Park is a great state park that's perfect for horses and everyone else!…read more Although this state park is used for riding your horse along the trails, I say it's a great park for everyone else who wants a stroll through the forest along the Kirkland-Bellevue border. Because it's a state park, you must pay for a $10 single-day pass unless you have the Discovery Pass. There are two parking lots to the area, one parking lot is closest to the entrance to the trails and the other parking lot is smaller, which is closer to the bathrooms and where community events are held as there's a stage. I've been here a few times and it's always a nice way to enjoy a nature walk. In my most recent visit, I came here on a hot day with my dog as Bridle Trails State Park is mostly shaded from the trees. There are three different trails, and if you're looking to spend more time here, take the Coyote Trail, which is about 3.5 miles long. It's not entirely flat, with some hills here and there, but it's a super easy trail, along with the other trails here. I saw a lot of families and horses here. And speaking of horses, be aware that there will be horse poop on the trails. The reason why it's not picked up right away is because unlike dog poop, it decomposes within a short time. Dogs are allowed on the trails as long as they're on leash. At the area where events are held are where bathrooms and a water fountain is located, along with benches. It's nice to live nearby Bridle Trails State Park and enjoy the trees, green space and well-maintained trails that provide shade for those scorching days we're not used to in the Seattle area. That right there is reason enough to visit Bridle Trails State Park.