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    Meydenbauer Bay Park

    4.3 (46 reviews)

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    Sindu K.

    Peaceful park in Bellevue, close to the Bellevue downtown. Plenty of parking available. The views are nice and a nice place to take a walk or hang out for a while with a book. Would recommend this park.

    Park is well signed
    Jen W.

    Beautiful spot on Lake Washington. It's a steep hill to walk or drive down to the water. There is a small play area for children, grassy swarths to sit and enjoy a sunny day, a couple of benches, a picnic table under the trees, and gardens on the slope with steps and paths running through. Limited parking is available on that steep hill to your right as you drive in. A small beach includes a roped off swimming area and a bathhouse. We walked down from our hotel on a sunny day while exploring Bellevue (about 1.5 miles) and this was a relaxing spot to take in the views and enjoy the great weather. The park is located near a neighborhood and we saw some families walking into the park just ahead of us. A lovely locale to spend a nice day outside.

    Emelina W.

    Beautiful designed park with a kid playground and a beach. Summer time is fun for water sport, but the view is all season, day and night. Some mystery people place and draw ladybirds inside the park, which leads me to find their final presenting place at near neighborhood. Water, breeze and sunlight. I love this place.

    Woof
    Latifa S.

    This little/ not so little park is great. We live in downtown Bellevue and this is a good mile walk one way. Baci loves it. Tried driving here for sunset and almost didn't make it: parking is insane. Seems it's popular for sunset with everyone. More parking spots down below! The bridge is cute, you can only fish on one side of the bridge. The other side isn't allowed. Overall, it's gorgeous! And a nice little walk. Baci approves!!

    New waterfront
    Esperanza D.

    They just reopened the waterfront park! They're still working on gardening and few details (as of March 2019,) but so far so good. It's gonna be a hot spot this summer, I'm sure of that! Parking lot is very limited but you could park close to DT Bellevue Park and walk. Yeah.... I'm sorry friends, perfection does not exist, and Meydenbauer parking availability might be the downside of this spot. But hey! Let's focus on the bright side. They've a nice elevated playground, great sand beach, renewed bathrooms & changing rooms, and my favorite part: the curved pedestrian pier. The Curved Pedestrian Tier is the star of this place, specially because it includes a ramp for handicapped and/or kayaks for an easier access to the lake.

    Kamrin P.

    This park is such a hidden gem! It's not too far from the downtown park, so you can grab a snack or drink and enjoy it by the water. Usually that park is packed, but this one is never too busy. Don't forget to bring your fur friends too!

    Sending love and very best wishes. . .
    Sherill Y.

    Amazing new park that has everything. The park has a restrooms which are very clean. It has lots of benches and walkways. The views are amazing from several spots. it even has a cool pier that you can fish from. If you want to escape from crowd here is a place to walk to from Bellevue! It's gorgeous and beautiful. It's within walking distance from the Bellevue mall! You can walk, relax and enjoy the scenery! Kayak and paddle board rentals are available next door. There are 2 parking lots each with limited parking available. Keep in mind that you have to beat the crowd. It has a playground, and a few little lookout points and don't forget your swimsuit, it has a beach too.. The playground also has that squishy ground that bounces back, great for the kids to play on. A small playground overlooks the bay. A longer dock extends into the water. Great place for getway for family!

    We spent a beautiful morning kayaking in the bay, playing in the brand new playground and gazing across the bay at mega-mansions and yachts.... Seriously who lives there??!? This park is lovely with beach access, swimming area, kayak/SUP rental, playground and manicured gardens. VERY exposed to the sun in the morning, I suggest a shelter. Plenty of benches. Parking is limited and street parking is restricted in the area. Lovely place to spend a day with kids!

    This Great Blue Heron didn't want to share the dock with us.
    Timothy R.

    This wonderful little park is a stone's throw from downtown Bellevue, yet it feels a million miles away. A modest street sign reveals the entrance to a small parking lot below. It's a quick walk down the path to the shore of Lake Washington. Once you're near the water, you'll notice an assortment of very impressive homes, displaying some of that famous Seattle architecture. And a few yachts sprinkled in for good measure. An L-shaped dock enables people to enjoy the tranquility of being out on the water, or even do some fishing. There is a roped off area where people can swim and a small beach at water's edge. A nice play area is above it on the grass. Several ducks will keep you company so watch where your step!

    Small parking lot
    Sonali O.

    A beautiful, intimate park in South Bellevue. There are a handful of benches to sit on and some shady spots if you get hot. There is a sectioned area for swimming, but currently the water is contaminated by bacteria and swimming is not recommended. There's also a small play area for kids. You can also fish and kayak (rentals available).

    Jon L.

    Shady Bellevue. Meydenbauer Beach Park is a park on the shores of Lake Washington near Bellevue Marina. It is just a few blocks to the west of Bellevue Square. The entrance to the park is not actually by the water. Instead, the entrance is a block up the street and you walk down a road to get to it. There is a good handful of parking spots here, but it is relatively limited. Hence, you may need to park on the street near the park instead. After walking down the road, you will notice a very serene park full of trees above. One part of the park lies below the underpass of a street bridge above. When you reach the water, you will find amenities like a children's playground and showers. There are also a few benches if you don't want to lie on the grass by the water. My beef with this park is that it dares call itself a "beach park". Beaches should have sand and this one does not. The sunbathing area is also quite small. I didn't really like this park. It is a bit of a weird place. It seems like a place in which hooligans would come to do stupid stuff since it is a secret garden/park of sorts with trees covering most of it. It does have the feel of a rendezvous point which seems like a more appropriate name than "beach park". If you do come here, make sure to bring bug spray as there was insects flying about all over. And if you come here by foot, be prepared for a steep incline walk back up to the main street. A walk that I think was not worth the trouble.

    Beach and dock.
    Jennifer L.

    I was at the park opening on 16 March 2019. It has been beautifully redone. It has a great beach and children's play area. My four year-old loves it. They have a well-marked swimming area and a nice beach. The bathrooms are big and clean. There is parking, but the walk is down a steep hill. Our family will be regular visitors to this park.

    Bobby W.

    This park isn't huge. I'd advise wearing a mask. Beautiful park with lots of playground and beach for the kids but the walk is very steep. Come prepared to watch the sunset.

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    It was a little funny as everytime I walked on the dock, the lifeguard, all bundled up, was close by.

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