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Chism Beach Park

Perched above Lake Washington, the Upland Lawn at Chism Beach Park offers a scenic elevated meadow with picturesque water views and the historic Burrow’s Cabin. Follow the winding path down to the beach, where Chism’s Uncovered Lower Site awaits with picnic tables, a swimming beach, a children’s playground, and nearby restrooms.

 

To check availability for Public or Large Private Event Use, and people with limited access contact:

  • Park Scheduling Office, email park names, sites/areas, dates, time frames (including alternates), and number of people to: ParkRental@BellevueWA.gov
  • Please note, availability is subject to change.
     

Park Details

  • The Upland Lawn (125 people allowed) overlooks Lake Washington and is perfect for weddings! No tables, chairs, or electricity is available. 
  • The Uncovered Lower Site (30 people allowed) has two secured tables close to play and swimming areas. 
  • Water is available in the restrooms.
  • Restrooms are located near the beach and open year-round.
  • Onsite parking is available and includes 76 public parking spaces and five ADA spaces. Two additional ADA parking spaces are available near the Uncovered Lower Site.
  • Special Uses such as catering, entertainment, and equipment are permitted on a case-by-case basis with prior approval. Inflatable rides are not permitted at this park. 
  • Non-motorized watercraft may be launched and landed during the non-swimming season only.
  • Additional park amenities include a children’s playground and swimming beach with seasonal lifeguards. See Beach Lifeguard Schedule.

Uncovered Lower Site

Chism's Uncovered Lower Site, with view of playground and lake.

360-degree photo - click to stop motion, click & drag to pan photo. Scroll to zoom in or out.  

Upland Lawn

Chism's Upland Lawn with Burrow's Cabin.

Contact

Parks Scheduling Office

Telephone

 

Chism Beach Park 
9600 SE 11th St 
Bellevue, WA 98004

Parking

Main parking lot: next to Upland Lawn (located off SE 11th Street).

ADA beach access lot: next to Uncovered Lower Site, includes two accessible spaces and a space for city service vehicles only (located off 96th Avenue SE). Please Note: this is a narrow, winding road; drive carefully.