I moved to Bellevue 30 years ago and have lived downtown for the past ten years. I love living here and one of the things I love most are the beautiful and diverse parks throughout the city. I’m lucky enough to live within walking distance of ten parks which I visit frequently with my two pups. Did you know . . .
- Bellevue has 2,700 acres of parks and open space with 80+ miles of multi-use trails
- 45 parks have playgrounds
- 6 waterfront parks have seasonal lifeguards
- 17 parks have reservable picnic areas
- 16 have tennis courts and six have pickleball courts (3 indoor and 3 outdoor)
- Bellevue has an aquatic center, a tennis center and two golf courses (Bellevue Golf Course and the Crossroads Par 3 golf course)
- Kelsey Creek Farm is home to ponies, sheep, goats, chickens, pigs and more
There are nearly 100 city maintained parks. The Dowtown Park, the city’s crown jewel, recently reopened after a one year closure for a major upgrade. The park is a 21 acre oasis in the heart of downtown Bellevue offering views of Mt. Rainier and the downtown skyline. A 1/2 mile groomed promenade circles a canal which is bordered by trees and dozens of benches and a 240’waterfall. The expanded Inspiration Playground provides innovative play space for children of all ages and abilities plus a fun water play space which was very popular this summer. Continue reading