July 15: Recent water tests have found low bacteria. It’s now OK to go in the water! Lifeguards will be at Meydenbauer Bay Park from 12-7 p.m. starting tomorrow, July 16.
For test dates, results, and other places to swim, visit kingcounty.gov/swimbeach
Meydenbauer Bay Park features a viewing terrace, hillside woodland, outdoor classroom, play area, beach house, historic whaling building, pedestrian pier, expansive beach, daylighted channel and ravine. Best Kayak Rentals offers seasonal canoe and kayak rentals at Meydenbauer Bay Park.
This park is also a non-motorized watercraft launch site.
Lifeguards
Visit the Beach Parks with Lifeguards page for the most current lifeguard schedule, beach closure notices, and more.
Visitor Moorage
Visitor moorage accommodates 14 boats between Piers 2 and 3 in the Bellevue Marina. Access, moorage and restrooms meet ADA accessibility guidelines. Design of the facility was funded by Washington State's Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO). For hours, rules and other marina information, view the Bellevue Marina webpage.
Marina Contacts:
- Stephanie Dompier, Contract Administrator: 425-452-5255
Donation Benches
Due to the program’s popularity, we are currently not accepting applications for the Donation Bench Program at Meydenbauer Bay Park. However, if you are interested in another City of Bellevue park, please see the Donation Bench Program page for more information, or contact Sheryl Humphrey at 425-452-4433 or shumphrey@bellevuewa.gov.
Park Amenities
- Beach house with restrooms and showers
- Curvilinear pedestrian pier and hand-carry boat launch
- Natural ravine
- 99th Avenue parking lot and marina entrance improvements
- Walking paths, picnic areas, pedestrian promenade and children's play area
Park Planning and Development
For planning and development updates, please visit Meydenbauer Bay Park and Marina Projects or Engaging Bellevue.