Water Access

14th Avenue NW Boat Ramp

Priority Areas:

Urban Communities

Categories:

Boat Launch, Recreation, Water Access

4400 14th Ave NW, Seattle, WA

In the shadow of the Ballard Bridge, this small ramp leads into the Lake Washington Ship Canal. The site offers two piers, handicap parking spaces, and accessible restroom, two launch lanes, and is one of Seattle’s free of charge launch ramps.

29 Pines Campground

Priority Areas:

Upper Yakima Basin

Categories:

Camping, Public Fishing Access, Recreation, Water Access

Teanaway Community Forest, Kittitas County, WA

This campgrounds is located on the north fork of the Teanaway River. Garbage is not collected, pack out all trash. Campfires permitted within approved fire rings unless there is a burn ban. It is open year round but is not plowed in the winter.

42nd Street Launch Area

Priority Areas:

Urban Communities

Categories:

Boat Launch, Recreation, Water Access

Yarrow Point, WA

This public launch site is the perfect place to gain public water access to launch kayaks and pattleboards.

77th Ave SE Landing

Priority Areas:

Urban Communities

Categories:

Public Fishing Access, Recreation, Water Access

7670 SE 22nd St, Mercer Island, WA

Developed street end parks such as this one provide opportunities for wildlife viewing, picnicking, swimming/wading (no lifeguards on duty), kayaking and canoeing.

99th Avenue Street End

Priority Areas:

Urban Communities

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Park, Parks and Open Spaces, Recreation, Water Access

99th Avenue, Bellevue, WA

Alice Lake

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Boat Launch, Public Fishing Access, Recreation, Water Access

King County, WA

Water Access: Alice Lake. Concrete boat launch.

Alki Beach Park

Priority Areas:

Urban Communities

Categories:

Boat Launch, Park, Parks and Open Spaces, Public Fishing Access, Recreation, Water Access

King County, WA

This beach park is a good spot for walking, jogging, biking and enjoying the sun. It has spectacular views of Puget sound. The N end of the beach is protected by a bulkhead.

Annette Lake Trail: 1019

Categories:

Camping, Greenway Favorites, Public Fishing Access, Recreation, Trail, Water Access

Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, King County, WA

Spectacular old growth forest and a plunging mountain stream characterize this 3.5-mile (each way) hike.

Asahel Curtis Picnic Area & Nature Trail

Priority Areas:

Snoqualmie River Valley

Categories:

Greenway Favorites, Picnic or Day Use Area, Recreation, Water Access

Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, King County, WA

This day-use picnic area, set in a remnant stand of old growth forest along the South Fork of the Snoqualmie River, has 10 picnic sites including four along the river.

Atlantic City Boat Ramp

Priority Areas:

Urban Communities

Categories:

Boat Launch, Public Fishing Access, Recreation, Water Access

8702 Seward Park Ave S, Seattle, WA

This is one of Seattle Parks and Recreation’s launching sites for power boats. Located in a protected cove it has a wide ramp with plenty of dock space that can accommodate up to six launches and/or retrievals at a time.

Bassett Pond Natural Area

Priority Areas:

Snoqualmie River Valley

Categories:

Park, Parks and Open Spaces, Recreation, Water Access

King County, WA

Bear Creek Park – Redmond

Priority Areas:

Urban Communities

Categories:

Park, Parks and Open Spaces, Recreation, Water Access

Redmond, WA

Previously named Nicholas M. Fiority Park. The park is now part of the Bear and Evans Creek Trail and Greenway project. This park is partially developed and is all open space

Beaver Lake

Priority Areas:

Urban Communities

Categories:

Boat Launch, Public Fishing Access, Recreation, Water Access

Sammamish, WA

Water Access: Beaver Lake.

Beaver Lake Park

Priority Areas:

Urban Communities

Categories:

Boat Launch, Park, Parks and Open Spaces, Public Fishing Access, Recreation, Water Access

2526 244Th Ave SE, Sammamish, WA

This park, once a private resort, is now a city park. The north side of this park has a quiet atmosphere with access to Beaver Lake, rental facilities and an open grass area while the west side has more facilities.

Beer Sheva Park

Priority Areas:

Urban Communities

Categories:

Boat Launch, Park, Parks and Open Spaces, Recreation, Water Access

8650 55th Ave S., Seattle, WA

This park on Lake Washington has spectacular views. It is a popular site for picnics, community gatherings and Yoga.

Bell Property (Lake Cle Elum)

Priority Areas:

Upper Yakima Basin

Categories:

Boat Launch, Public Fishing Access, Recreation, Water Access

Kittitas County, WA

Water access area, no boat launch but can put small craft in from the gravel beach. Fish species Burbot, Kokanee, Suckerfish, Bull Trout (char), cuttthroat trout, eastern brook trout, lake trout, rainbow trout, whitefish

Bellevue Downtown Park

Priority Areas:

Urban Communities

Categories:

Park, Parks and Open Spaces, Recreation, Water Access

10201 NE Fourth St., Bellevue, WA

This oasis of green has a promenade, stepped canal, waterfall cascading into a reflecting pond and large lawn perfect for picnics. The park’s delightful play area and formal gardens add to family enjoyment and serve as a backdrop for community events.

Belmondo Reach Natural Area

Priority Areas:

Urban Communities

Categories:

Boat Launch, Park, Parks and Open Spaces, Recreation, Water Access

King County, WA

Belvoir Place

Priority Areas:

Urban Communities

Categories:

Boat Launch, Public Fishing Access, Recreation, Water Access

Seattle, WA

Belvoir Place is a small waterfront park located at 42nd Avenue NE near Surber Drive NE in Laurelhurst. Located in Laurelhurst, this small park overlooks Union Bay. Belvoir Place has been designated a “Pesticide Free Park”.

Berntsen Park

Priority Areas:

Urban Communities

Categories:

Park, Parks and Open Spaces, Recreation, Water Access

810 4th Ave. NW, Issaquah, WA

This 2 acre open space park site is located in Olde Town Issaquah on the main stem of Issaquah Creek. Wildlife enhancement and riparian corridor/in-stream habitat restoration projects are currently underway at the park site.

Blyth Park

Priority Areas:

Urban Communities

Categories:

Park, Parks and Open Spaces, Public Fishing Access, Recreation, Water Access

16950 W Riverside Dr, Bothell, WA

This park, Bothell’s largest, is on the Sammamish River. It is extremely popular for group picnics.

Bracketts Landing

Priority Areas:

Urban Communities

Categories:

Park, Parks and Open Spaces, Recreation, Water Access

11101 NE 174th St, Bothell, WA

This small pocket park, set alongside the Sammamish River provides a quiet resting stop off the Sammamish River Trail.

Burrows Landing

Priority Areas:

Urban Communities

Categories:

Public Fishing Access, Recreation, Water Access

SE 15th Street and 100th Avenue SE, Bellevue, WA

The dock is at the end of the street.

Calkins Landing

Priority Areas:

Urban Communities

Categories:

Public Fishing Access, Recreation, Water Access

SE 28th St & 60th Ave, Mercer Island, WA

Developed street end parks such as this one provide opportunities for wildlife viewing, picnicking, swimming/wading (no lifeguards on duty), kayaking and canoeing.

Camp Brown Day Use Area

Categories:

Greenway Favorites, Picnic or Day Use Area, Public Fishing Access, Recreation, Water Access

Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, King County, WA

Camp Brown Day Use Area offers a family-friendly and accessible place to experience the scenic Middle Fork Snoqualmie Valley. Located approximately eleven miles down the Middle Fork Road, this gently meandering half-mile loop trail, built following Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards, provides scenic views of the congressionally-designated Wild and Scenic Middle Fork Snoqualmie River.

Carey Lakes

Priority Areas:

Upper Yakima Basin

Categories:

Public Fishing Access, Recreation, Water Access

Irene Rinehart Park, Ellensburg, WA

This popular local destination can be accessed on foot from the Irene Reinhart parking lot on Umtanum Rd or from Rotary Park via a connector path under I-90. You can drive to the beach in the summer but road access is closed in the winter.

Carey Lakes Loop

Priority Areas:

Upper Yakima Basin

Categories:

Recreation, Trail, Water Access

Irene Rinehart Park, Ellensburg, WA

The delightful loop circles the Carey Lakes.

Carkeek Park

Priority Areas:

Urban Communities

Categories:

Park, Parks and Open Spaces, Recreation, Water Access

Seattle, WA

Lush forest, meadows, wetlands, creeks and beach, and extraordinary views of the Puget Sound and Olympic Mountains. In addition to housing an Environmental Learning Center, the park contains a picnic area, a salmon-themed play area, and the historic Piper Orchard.

Cathedral Pass Trail: 1345

Priority Areas:

Upper Yakima Basin

Categories:

Recreation, Trail, Water Access

Alpine Lakes Wilderness, Kittitas County, WA

This trail is a major access route to abundant backpacking destinations in Alpine Lakes Wilderness. A day horse ride to Cathedral Pass is very challenging with steep exposed trail.

Cedar Grove Road Natural Area

Priority Areas:

Urban Communities

Categories:

Park, Parks and Open Spaces, Recreation, Water Access

King County, WA

Cedar River Trail

Priority Areas:

Urban Communities

Categories:

Recreation, Trail, Water Access

Cedar River Trail, Renton, WA

The Cedar River Trail follows the Cedar River from Lake Washington in Renton upriver to the community of Landsburg.  At 17 miles in length, the off-road trail is a paved for the first 12 miles and features a soft surface for the last 5. It follows a historic railroad route between the river and State

Cedar River Trail Boat Launch

Priority Areas:

Urban Communities

Categories:

Boat Launch, Recreation, Water Access

Renton, WA

Cedar River Trail Lake Washington Boat Launch

Priority Areas:

Urban Communities

Categories:

Boat Launch, Recreation, Water Access

Renton, WA

Cedar River Watershed Education Center

Priority Areas:

Snoqualmie River Valley

Categories:

Learning, Museums and Education Centers, Recreation, Water Access

19901 Cedar Falls Rd SE, , WA

The Cedar River Watershed provides the majority of Seattle’s and King County’s drinking water, with 90,050 acres of forest land preserved for the municipal water supply. School children participate in watershed field trips to learn how clean water comes to their homes. A visitors center includes interpretive displays, a garden with rain drums and living

Champion Beach

Categories:

Boat Launch, Picnic or Day Use Area, Recreation, Water Access

Middle Fork Snoqualmie NRCA, King County, WA

This day use area provides access to the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River.

Charles Richey Sr Viewpoint

Priority Areas:

Urban Communities

Categories:

Boat Launch, Park, Parks and Open Spaces, Recreation, Water Access

Seattle, WA

Richey Viewpoint runs parallel to Beach Drive SW roughly from Alki Point to 63rd Ave. SW, and includes Constellation Park and an area of Marine Reserve at the end of 63rd Ave. SW. There is a hand-carry boat ramp near the foot of the western stairway

Chesterfield Beach Park

Priority Areas:

Urban Communities

Categories:

Park, Parks and Open Spaces, Public Fishing Access, Recreation, Water Access

Bellevue, WA

Lifeguards on duty late June through Labor Day.

Chinook Beach Park

Priority Areas:

Urban Communities

Categories:

Park, Parks and Open Spaces, Recreation, Water Access

https://goo.gl/maps/vymLaxvGzus, Seattle, WA

Chinook Beach Park features a small beach area complete with driftwood and logs that have washed up along the shore. There is also a simple, long walking path along the beach, which offers spectacular views of Lake Washington

Chinook Bend Natural Area

Priority Areas:

Snoqualmie River Valley

Categories:

Open Spaces, Parks and Open Spaces, Recreation, Water Access

30900 NE Carnation Farms Road, Carnation, WA 98014, , WA

This undeveloped property, managed for habitat protection, lies within the Snoqualmie River’s 100-year floodplain and is adjacent to the river on three sides. There is limited public access for fishing.

Chism Beach Park

Priority Areas:

Urban Communities

Categories:

Park, Parks and Open Spaces, Public Fishing Access, Recreation, Water Access

9600 SE 11th Street, Bellevue, WA

Swimming, lifeguard on duty late June through Labor Day. Waterfront park featuring two picnic sites suitable for group events or weddings, dock, picnic & play areas, restrooms, disabled parking available.

Clarke Beach Park

Priority Areas:

Urban Communities

Categories:

Boat Launch, Park, Parks and Open Spaces, Public Fishing Access, Recreation, Water Access

Mercer Island, WA

Clarke Beach is a beautiful grassy park on the water.

Cle Elum River Campground

Priority Areas:

Upper Yakima Basin

Categories:

Camping, Public Fishing Access, Recreation, Water Access

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Kittitas County, WA

Located at the head of Lake Cle Elum along the Cle Elum River, this campground offers 23 trailer/tent sites and a reservable group site with a capacity of 55 people. As of August 2015, potable water is not available at this campground.

Cle Elum-Roslyn Loop

Priority Areas:

Upper Yakima Basin

Categories:

Recreation, Trail, Water Access

Suncadia Resort, Roslyn, WA

This road bike loop takes you from Cle Elum through the mining town of Roslyn and Ronald to the beautiful Speelyi Beach on the shore of Lake Cle Elum.

Clyde Beach Park

Priority Areas:

Urban Communities

Categories:

Park, Parks and Open Spaces, Public Fishing Access, Recreation, Water Access

2-92nd Avenue NE, Bellevue, WA

Swimming, lifeguard on duty late June through Labor Day. Rediscover Clyde Beach Park- this expanded beach park features an enchanting boathouse that will evoke memories from the past. Restrooms, picnic and a play area.

Cold Creek Campground

Priority Areas:

Upper Yakima Basin

Categories:

Camping, Recreation, Water Access

Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail, Kittitas County, WA

This camping area is on the Iron Horse Trail at mile post 2123.2 on the shores of Lake Keechelus. It can only be reached from the trail. The trail is open to horses, but there are no horse faciliites at the campground.

Colman Park

Priority Areas:

Urban Communities

Categories:

Park, Parks and Open Spaces, Recreation, Water Access

Seattle, WA

Colman Park is located just south of the old Lake Washington Floating Bridge. The beach itself is adjacent to Mount Baker Bathing Beach, but is a part of Colman Park. The beach features grass, big drooping willows, and picnic tables.

Confluence Park

Priority Areas:

Urban Communities

Categories:

Park, Parks and Open Spaces, Recreation, Water Access

Issaquah, WA

This city park features a picnic area and a stretch of restored salmon habitat on Issaquah Creek

Cormorant Cove

Priority Areas:

Urban Communities

Categories:

Boat Launch, Park, Parks and Open Spaces, Recreation, Water Access

Seattle, WA

Named for cormorant birds that can be seen in the area, this small water access space has a boat access for hand-carried non-motorized boats. The upper part has accessible viewing platforms, one with a mosaic and a route down to the beach.

Cottage Lake Park

Priority Areas:

Snoqualmie River Valley

Categories:

Park, Parks and Open Spaces, Recreation, Water Access

King County, WA

Curtis Park

Priority Areas:

Snoqualmie River Valley

Categories:

Park, Parks and Open Spaces, Recreation, Water Access

6907 Silent Creek Avenue SE, Snoqualmie, WA

Curtis Park on the Silent Creek Trail has a nice gazebo with a table and two barbecues for that small gathering of close friends. There is also a picnic table overlooking the pond for catching a few peaceful moments before or after hiking the trail.