9 Hidden-Gem Playgrounds With Beautiful Views
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Enatai Beach Park
Enatai Beach Park, Bellevue
Don’t let its location almost underneath I-90 deter you. Enatai Beach Park has some of the best views on Lake Washington and is a great, kid-friendly park. Stop first on the upper level with its huge lawn of perfectly mowed grass and two brightly colored play structures. Then take the steps down to the sandy beach and dock. Kids can swim, dig in the sand and watch kayakers launch from this popular spot while adults take in views of the lake and Mercer Island across the water. In summer, rent watercraft from the REI Boathouse (reopening May 12 for the 2023 season) to give kayaking or paddleboarding a try.
Location: 3519 108th Ave. S.E., Bellevue. Free parking is available in the lot. Buses stop on 106th Avenue Southeast near the park.
Also nearby: Chism Beach Park, also on Lake Washington with a playground and sandy swimming beach, is 2 miles north.
Up next: Westcrest Park, West Seattle
