Visitors and participants are no longer required to show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or an approved negative test in order to enter indoor community facilities. Facilities are open for operation, and pre-registration is no longer required for most drop-in programs.
Beginning March 12, face coverings are no longer required when visiting indoor community facilities. Please respect people’s choices to continue to wear a mask when in our facilities.
Lake Hills Greenbelt Park - open daily from dawn to dusk.
The Lake Hills Greenbelt Ranger Station is open for drop-in use. Search and register for programs, with "Lake Hills Greenbelt Ranger Station" in the location field.
Park Scavenger Hunt - explore the park with your family!
Interested in the environment? Become a Bellevue Master Naturalist!
Kids can earn a Junior Ranger Badge!
Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to inspire your children to connect with nature? There are more than 15 activities you and your child can do together to explore and learn about Bellevue's natural areas. See details.
The Lake Hills Greenbelt is a wetland corridor encompassing more than 150 acres of diverse wildlife habitat including forests, wetlands, streams and lakes. Amenities include trails, community gardens and pea patches, picnic areas, blueberry farms and seasonal produce stands. Park patrons can attend master gardener workshops at the Urban Demonstration Garden and enjoy nature walks with a park ranger out of the ranger station.
- Lake Hills Greenbelt Map
- Backyard Wildlife Habitat - inspiration for you and your backyard!
Community Gardens
- Bellevue offers garden plots for lease to the community at two locations: the Lake Hills Greenbelt Ranger Station and Crossroads Park near the Par 3 Golf Course. Each plot measures approximately 400 square feet, and plots are available for lease to the community. For more information, please contact Laura Harper (425-452-7225 or lharper@bellevuewa.gov).
- To be added to the waiting list, please complete the 2021 Waiting List and 2022 Waiting List Renewal.
Community Farms & Gardens web page
Master Gardener Workshops
Washington State University Extension Master Gardeners manage the Urban Demonstration Garden, which includes ornamental theme beds and vegetable gardens.
2021 Update - King County Master Gardener Clinics will not be in person this year. Instead, there will be live sessions available online on Wednesdays and Saturdays via Zoom, and questions can be sent directly to the Master Gardeners via a form at http://www.mgfkc.org/e-clinic.
Ranger Walks, Hikes and Programs
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Tours of the Greenbelt - register.bellevuewa.gov.
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Educational Programs - register.bellevuewa.gov.
Community Farms
Visit one of Bellevue's farms to buy blueberries and other local produce:
Community Farms & Gardens web page
Phantom Lake Non-Motorized Boat Launch
Please visit the Phantom Lake Kiosk for a boating permit. Permits are free, and up to 12 non-resident, non-motorized boats are allowed at a time. Permits are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are valid for three hours. Boating is allowed only during daylight hours. For more information, please call 425-452-7225.
Addresses
Ranger Station: 15416 SE 16th Street, 425-452-7225
Community Gardens: 15500 SE 16th Street
Larsen Lake Blueberry Farm: 700 148th Avenue SE, 916-396-2166
Lake Hills Farm Fresh Produce Stand: 156th Avenue and SE 16th Street, 425-233-1198
Mercer Slough Blueberry Farm Sale Stand: CLOSED
Phantom Lake Non-Motorized Boat Launch: 2050 156th Avenue SE
Parking and Entry Points
Lake Hills Greenbelt Urban Demonstration and Community Gardens, Larsen Lake Blueberry Farm and Phantom Lake.
Hours
Lake Hills Greenbelt - dawn to dusk
Ranger Station - 12 p.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday (closed Sunday and Monday).
Amenities
Over three miles of trails, picnic areas, non-motorized water access, fishing, waterfront, community gardens and pea-patches, blueberry farms and seasonal/farm fresh produce stands. The Lake Hills Greenbelt is a wetland corridor encompassing over 150 acres of diverse wildlife habitat including forests, wetlands, streams and lakes. Walk or bike the 5-plus mile trail in the footsteps of Native Americans as you wander the Lake to Lake Trail bisecting the Park. Agricultural fields help preserve Bellevue's agricultural heritage and provide fresh seasonal produce. At the community gardens, you learn about various gardening techniques at Backyard Wildlife Habitat Gardens and Master Gardeners Demonstration Gardens. The ranger station provides park information for the Lake Hills Greenbelt Park and includes interpretive displays, information on park trails, programs, gardening, restrooms and meeting rooms.
Directions
Ranger Station/Community Gardens
From I-90, take 148th Avenue SE exit (Exit 11B) north to SE 16th Street. Turn right on SE 16th Street to the Community Farms parking lot before 156th Avenue intersection.
Larsen Lake Blueberry Farm
From I-90, take 148th Avenue SE exit (Exit 11B) north. Turn right into parking lot just past SE 8th Street.
Phantom Lake
From I-90, take 148th Avenue SE exit (Exit 11B) north. Turn right on SE 16th Street. Turn right on 156th Avenue SE. Turn left into Phantom Lake parking lot.
Inclement Weather Plan
Call 425-452-7225 before travelling to the Lake Hills Greenbelt Ranger Station to ensure the facility is open.
In the event of inclement weather, the Parks & Community Services Department will make every effort to communicate the status of facilities and programs, special events and rentals. Administration will decide whether to cancel a program or close a facility based upon the safety of participants and employees and the ability to appropriately staff programs and facilities.
As a general rule, if the Bellevue School District is closed due to a weather event, Parks & Community Services Department classes and programs will be cancelled for the entire day. If the Bellevue School District is on a delayed schedule, call the facility for an updated status report. Select facilities may be open for drop-in activities at a modified level. If you are unable to reach the facility, call the Parks & Community Services Department's general information number at 425-452-6885. Inclement weather can affect park use and trail conditions. Please use caution when visiting park sites during poor weather, as trails and other park facilities may become wet and slippery. Park trails may be closed.