Parks & Recreation

The City purchased Blyth Park from the Bothell Lions Club in the late 1950s. Located along the Sammamish River and the Sammamish River Trail, Blyth is Bothell’s largest park. Prior to becoming a park, this was the site of the factory. Extremely popular for group picnics. The two picnic...

Whether you are planning a wedding, reception, birthday or anniversary party, meeting, or picnic, the Lodge and Pavilion at Beaver Lake Park offer a quiet atmosphere and rustic log cabin feel that can fit any occasion. The Lodge and Pavilion are surrounded by open grass areas, lined with large...

Stepping into Coal Creek Natural Area is like stepping into the past.  Immersed under a treed canopy without a house in sight, the park echoes of the wildness that once covered this area.  You can almost hear clanging coal cars as you wander through the second growth forests.  Look...

A 20-acre oasis of green in the heart of Bellevue defines this elegant centerpiece of the Bellevue parks system. A one-half mile promenade, bordered by a double row of shade trees and a stepped canal, brings you to the 240-foot wide waterfall that cascades into a reflecting pond. A...

Nestled in the heart of Bellevue, the 320-acre Mercer Slough Nature Park offers a tranquil setting for a variety of recreational experiences: biking, hiking, canoeing , blueberry picking, and environmental education. The Mercer Slough is Lake Washington’s largest remaining wetland, containing hundreds of plant species and an abundance of...

Located at Mercer Slough this Blueberry Farm carries seasonal fresh produce, flowers, and other agriculture-related products.  Blueberry farms will be open for U-Pick during normal open hours from mid-July to late August; however, the blueberry season can fluctuate with climate conditions.  U-Pick is not permitted outside farm hours of...

The cornerstone of Bothell’s Park system, the Park at Bothell Landing is the focal point for community events. Set along the Sammamish River, the Park at Bothell Landing provides a stopping off point for bicyclists and walkers using the adjacent Sammamish River Trail. The Park at Bothell Landing features several...

Northwest Arts Center provides year-round programming designed to meet the needs of the community by offering programs for children of all ages, adults, seniors and adults with disabilities.  Affordable program offerings include: multi-media art, movement, fitness, music, cooking, pottery, glass fusion, and foreign language. Northwest Arts Center - Winter/Spring...

150 acres of forest, meadows and wetlands located in the heart of Bellevue offer a glimpse of this city's rural past. Winter/Spring 2013 programs and events Summer 2013 programs and events Sheep Shearing at Kelsey Creek Farm - April 27 flyer Farm classes, tours and birthdays Teen Volunteer Opportunities: Spring Volunteer Program...