Bellevue Downtown Park is a 21-acre oasis of green in the heart of Bellevue. A one-half mile promenade, bordered by a double row of shade trees, and a stepped canal, brings one to the 240-foot wide waterfall that cascades into a reflecting pond. A 10-acre lawn area invites one to pause for a picnic with Bellevue’s skyline and Mount Rainier in the background. The park’s delightful play area and formal gardens add to family enjoyment and serve as a backdrop for community events.
Inspiration Playground
The Inspiration Playground offers interactive features that engage the senses, create inclusiveness and accommodate children of all abilities and their caregivers.
Many thanks to Bellevue Rotary Club for helping to expand the original playground in the park to include an innovative play space where kids of all ages and abilities can play and explore at their own pace.
Water Spray Playground
The playground is open year-round, and typically sprays water from the Friday of Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day.
Parking Lots
There are two parking lots for the Downtown Park. Both are within close proximity to the Inspiration Playground:
- The main lot is on 100th Avenue Northeast, and the entry is near the mid-block of 100th between Northeast Fourth and First streets.
- The secondary lot is on Northeast First Street near the intersection with 100th Avenue Northeast. This lot is right next to the playground.
Park Hours
Downtown Park is open from half an hour before sunrise to 11 p.m., in accordance with Bellevue City Code.
Donation Benches
Downtown Park has over 140 park benches, many donated through our Donation Bench program. Due to the the abundance of benches already at the park, we are no longer accepting donations of benches at Downtown Park. However, if you are interested in donating a bench for another Bellevue park, please go to the Donation Bench program.
Restroom
Playground (5-12 yr.)
Tot Lot (2-5 yr.)
Picnic Tables
Pathways
Formal Garden
Public Art
Water Feature
Parking
Public Wi-Fi