Kelsey Creek Community Park features 150 acres of forest, meadows and wetlands in the heart of Bellevue, offering a glimpse of this city's rural past. Two historic barns sit prominently on the crest of a hill, overlooking shallow valleys on each side. These barns, listed in the State Heritage Barn Register, were once home to the Twin Valley Dairy.
Kelsey Creek Farm Park features hiking and jogging trails, picnic areas, a playground, wetlands, open grassy areas, creeks and forests. The historic Fraser Cabin sits on the hill adjacent to the park's historic dairy barns. The Eastside Heritage Center hosts drop-in programs for visitors, and the city offers a number of log cabin programs.
Summer Camps
Kelsey Creek Farm offers a variety of summer camps and programs for ages 4-18. Campers can spend time with the farm animals, get creative with farm art, and have fun making new friends.
Registration Dates:
- March 25, 12 p.m. (Bellevue residents)
- April 1, 12 p.m. (non-residents)
Kelsey's Animals
Kelsey's farm animals function as educational animals and are used in classes, programs, and special events. Watch a video about Kelsey's goats!
Kelsey Creek Pollinator Project
Kelsey Creek Farm was awarded a grant through the Neighborhood Enhancement Program to install an observation hive. We remodeled one of our old chicken coops into a building that houses our observation hive.
Support Kelsey Creek Farm!
The animals at Kelsey Creek Farm are an essential part of our community's education and enjoyment. Your support helps us provide the highest quality care for the animals.
You can support the farm by donating any amount or by becoming a Kelsey Creek Farm Animal Sponsor! Sponsorships are available for any animal on the farm. Care and custody of your animal stays with Kelsey Creek Farm. Sponsorship levels are available from $25 to $250.
Kelsey Creek Farm's mission is:
- To preserve the site's natural resources;
- To share its historic farm environment with the community through education;
- To provide free and/or affordable programs, activities and events;
- To support and interpret this unique and treasured public farm.
No Pets Allowed In Barnyard
When visiting Kelsey Creek Community Park, all dogs and other pets must be on leash at all times. Out of respect to the farm animals' health and well-being, all pets are strictly prohibited from the barnyard. Service animals are always welcome while providing assistance to their human partner.
In the event of inclement weather, Bellevue Parks & Community Services will make every effort to clearly communicate the status of facilities and programs, special events, and rentals. The department will make an operational decision based upon the safety of participants and employees and the ability to appropriately staff programs and facilities.
Facility operating hours may vary, and those facilities not able to operate at full capacity may be open for drop-in activities on a modified schedule. Call the facility to confirm operating hours. If you are unable to reach the facility, then call the Parks & Community Services Department general information line at 425-452-6885 or visit the Parks homepage.
Inclement weather can affect park use and trail conditions. Please use caution when visiting park sites during poor weather as trails and other park facilities may become wet and slippery. Park trails may also be closed.