• Beach Lifeguard Schedule

    Beach Closure Notice - Meydenbauer Bay Beach Park
     6/29/2022: Meydenbauer Bay Beach Park will be closed due to high bacteria count. The swim area is closed, effective immediately. Meydenbauer will be re-tested next week and we will post updates once we have results.  The earliest the beach may open is next Friday, July 8.

    Lifeguard Schedule

    • June 25 opening:
      • Newcastle & Chism Beaches
      • 12 p.m.-7 p.m.
    • Date TBD:
      • Meydenbauer Beach: due to high bacteria count. Meydenbauer will be re-tested next week and we will post updates once we have results.  The earliest the beach may open is next Friday, July 8.
      • Enatai Beach: We will update as soon as the construction has been completed.
    • No lifeguards:
      • At this time we do not have a planned date to guard Clyde and Chesterfield Beach. We are currently recruiting for beach lifeguards. Once we have recruited enough to fill the schedule at Meydenbauer, Newcastle, Enatai and Chism we will focus efforts on Clyde and Chesterfield.

    Please note: Water quality and inclement weather may impact the lifeguard schedule. Schedule changes will be communicated on our website. 

    Now Hiring Lifeguards - great hourly rates!

    The City of Bellevue is currently seeking Lifeguard and Swim Instructors to work at the Bellevue Aquatic Center and City of Bellevue Beach Parks. These positions offer flexible hours in a fun work environment with the chance to provide a positive impact in many peoples’ lives. The City of Bellevue focuses on a team oriented approach to providing a safe and enjoyable Aquatic experience.

    Apply online, or call 425-452-4444 for more information. 

    REI Boathouses

    Bellevue Parks & Community Services contracts with REI to offer classes, tours and rentals of stand-up paddle boards, canoes, and kayaks on Lake Washington. Start your aquatic adventure:

    REI Boathouse at Enatai

    REI Boathouse at Meydenbauer Bay Park

    Amenities

    Dock, play and picnic area, restrooms and swimming. Take a short trail with several steps down (and back up!) to enjoy the views and serenity of this small beach park. Approximately .6 acres.
     

    Driving Directions

    From I-405, take the SE 8th Street exit west. Turn left on 112th Avenue SE. Turn right on Bellevue Way. Turn left on 108th Avenue SE. Turn right on SE 25th Street. From I-90, take the Bellevue Way exit north. Turn left on 113 Avenue SE. Turn right on 108th Avenue SE. Turn left on SE 25th Street.

    Amenities

    Swimming, two picnic sites suitable for group events or weddings, dock, restrooms, picnic and play areas. Disabled parking available. Approximately 18 acres.
     

    Driving directions

    From I-405, take the NE 8th Street exit going west. Turn left onto Bellevue Way. Turn right onto Main Street. Turn left onto 101st Avenue SE. Follow the road as it curves uphill. Chism Park is on the right at SE 11th Street. From I-90, take the Bellevue Way exit north. Turn left on SE 16th Street. Turn right on 100th Avenue SE. Follow the road until it turns into SE 11th Street.

    Rental information

    Amenities

    Swimming, restrooms, picnic and play area. The boathouse will evoke memories from the past. Disabled parking available. Approximately 2.23 acres.

    Driving directions

    From I-405, take the NE 8th Street exit going west. Turn left onto 92nd Avenue NE. The park is at the end of the street. Rental information

    Amenities

    Swimming, dock, boat house, picnic area, restrooms, canoe and kayak rentals (seasonal). Partially hidden under the I-90 bridge, this waterfront park features a spacious patio with scenic views overlooking Lake Washington. Take in the wildlife during a canoe or kayak trip through nearby Mercer Slough. Disabled parking available. Approximately 3 acres.

    Driving directions

    From I-90, take the Bellevue Way exit north. Turn left on 108th Avenue SE. Park in the lot under the I-90 overpass or farther east on Lake Street. Rental information

    Meydenbauer Bay Park is open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily.  

    Amenities

    Bellevue's newest beach park includes a viewing terrace, hillside woodland, outdoor classroom, play area, beach house, PPV launch, whaling building update, pedestrian pier, shoreline restoration, daylighted channel, and ravine.  More information about this park. 

    Driving directions

    From I-405, take the NE 8th Street exit west. Turn left on 98th Avenue NE. The park entrance will be on the right. Rental information

    Amenities

    Swimming, sunbathing, nature trail, 300-foot dock, play area, picnic facilities, large flat open space. Newcastle Beach Park is the most popular beach park in Bellevue's park system. Parking is limited; please carpool. Disabled parking available. Approximately 42 acres.

    Driving directions

    From I-405, take the 112th Avenue SE exit (#9). At the top of the ramp, turn west towards Lake Washington. Turn right onto Lake Washington Boulevard SE. Continue down the hill into the park. Rental information
    Lifeguards may not be on duty on days with inclement weather. 
    Beach Park Rules
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