With 2,700 acres of parks and open space, Bellevue offers countless options to get outside!
Bellevue's summer park rangers typically work from Memorial Day through Labor Day, 8 a.m. to midnight daily, providing education and outreach for the city. They can be reached directly at 425-864-1899. Please call 911 for any emergency or Bellevue Police for law enforcement needs.
Reduced maintenance
Starting in spring 2021, residents may notice a difference in the way vegetation in parks and along city roadways is maintained. The reason for the reduced maintenance approach is due to budget cuts caused by the economic impact of COVID-19.
In December 2020, the City Council approved a 2021-2022 budget that addressed a projected shortfall of $16 million per year. The budget was balanced using one-time resources such as reserves, modest increases in some taxes and fees and cost containment.
Like other cities across the nation, Bellevue’s revenue stream was hit hard by COVID-19, but through sound fiscal management, the council avoided cuts that impact safety and health. The tradeoff, however, is that residents will likely see changes in the way the city maintains streetscapes and parks. Here are some examples of where residents may notice the impact:
- A decrease in some landscape services such as watering, weeding and mowing in neighborhood parks, which may result in browned-out turf and a less manicured appearance than in years past.
- The city will continue to keep parks, trails and beaches open and will reopen recreation programs as COVID-19 restrictions allow.
- In addition, the budget preserved and enhanced critical human services funding.
Bellevue staff ask for the public’s patience, and its assistance. If someone does see a street maintenance issue they believe impacts public safety – not just aesthetics – please report it at 425-452-6885 or parksmaintenance@bellevuewa.gov
Park Guidelines
Please enjoy Bellevue's parks! To make our parks safe and fun for citizens, please also abide by the guidelines below.
Parks A - Z
Bellefields Trailhead at Mercer Slough Nature Park
Bellevue Marina at Meydenbauer Bay
Commissioner's Waterway Mini Park
Crossroads Water Spray Playground
Highland Park, Community Center, and Bellevue Skate Park
Lake Hills Greenbelt Produce Stand
Lakemont Highlands Neighborhood Park
Norwood Village Neighborhood Park
Robinswood Off-Leash Dog Corral
South Bellevue Community Center
Parks with Playgrounds
Bellevue Downtown Park
Bridle Trails Corner Park
Chandler Park
Cherry Crest Mini Park
Chism Beach Park
Clyde Beach Park
Collingwood Mini Park
Crossroads Park
Deer Run Park
Eastgate Park / South Bellevue Community Center
Enatai Beach Park
Enatai Neighborhood Park
Evergreen Park
Forest Glen Park
Forest Ridge Mini Park
Forest Hill Neighborhood Park
Goldsmith Neighborhood Park
Hidden Valley Sports Park
Highland Park
Hillaire Park
Ivanhoe Park
Kelsey Creek Park
Killarney Glen Park
Lake Hills Community Park
Lakemont Community Park
Lakemont Highlands Park
Lattawood Park
Lewis Creek Park
Meadow Wood Park
Meydenbauer Beach Park
Newcastle Beach Park
Newport Hills Community Park
Northtowne Neighborhood Park
Norwood Village Neighborhood Park
Robinswood Community Park
Saddleback Mini Park
Sixth Street Park
Skyridge Park
Spiritridge Park
Sunset Park
Surrey Downs
Tam O'Shanter Park
Wilburton Hill Community Park Ballfields
Zumdieck Park
Parks with Restrooms
Parks with Basketball Courts
Crossroads Park
Evergreen Park
Goldsmith Neighborhood Park
Hidden Valley Sports Park - lighted basketball court
Hillaire Park
Ivanhoe Park
Lake Hills Community Park
Lakemont Community Park
Lakemont Highlands Park
Lattawood Park
Lewis Creek Park
Norwood Village Neighborhood Park
Saddleback Mini Park
Spiritridge Park
Sunset Park
Surrey Downs
Tam O'Shanter Park
Parks with Tennis Courts
Cherry Crest Mini Park
Crossroads Park
Eastgate Park
Hidden Valley Sports Park
Highland Community Park
Hillaire Park
Lakemont Community Park & Open Space
Lakemont Highlands Park & Open Space
Norwood Village Neighborhood Park
Robinswood Tennis Center
Silverleaf Park
Spiritridge Park
Sunset Park
Westwood Highlands Neighborhood Park
Zumdieck Park
Parks with Seasonal Lifeguarded Beaches
Parks with Pickleball Courts
Indoor:
- Hidden Valley Fieldhouse - three indoor courts; drop-in on Thursdays, 10 a.m. to noon, drop-in fee.
- North Bellevue Community Center - one indoor court (with low ceiling); drop-in on Monday-Wednesday-Friday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., drop-in fee.
- South Bellevue Community Center - three courts on Monday and Friday from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.; Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Outdoor:
- Hillaire Park - one outdoor court.
- Robinswood Tennis Center - two outdoor courts.
- Zumdieck Park - one outdoor court.
Parks Donation/Memorial Bench Program
The Donation Bench Program allows individuals and organizations to commemorate an anniversary, celebrate a life, or honor the memory of a loved one by donating a bench to be placed in one of Bellevue’s beautiful parks. We are currently accepting applications for most parks within the City of Bellevue park system.* All applications will be processed on a first-come first-served basis. Fill out an application online here or email your application directly to Sheryl Humphrey.
For additional information, please contact:
Sheryl Humphrey
Parks Donation Bench Program Coordinator
Parks & Community Service Department
16023 NE 8th Street
Bellevue, WA 98008
Phone: 425-452-4433
Email: shumphrey@bellevuewa.gov
*Please note, we are no longer accepting applications for the following parks:
- Bellevue Downtown Park