Quick facts
At a glance
- Neighborhood
- Old Bellevue
- Phone
- +1-425-452-6885
- Hours
- 6am-11pm
About
About Enatai Beach Park
Enatai Beach Park is a quiet Lake Washington cove tucked beneath the I-90 bridge, with a small sandy swim beach, a grassy lawn, and one of Bellevue's most family-friendly kayak and paddleboard launches. It's where locals bring toddlers to splash safely in a shallow, protected inlet and where paddlers put in for the short crossing to Mercer Slough.
Highlights
What makes it special
- Protected shallow swim area — one of the calmest lake beaches for young kids
- Seasonal kayak, paddleboard, and canoe rentals right on the water
- Direct paddling access to Mercer Slough Nature Park
- Shaded picnic lawn with tables and grills
- Restrooms and lifeguards on duty during summer swim season
What you'll experience
The visit, in detail
A short walk from the parking lot leads to a compact roped swim area, a wooden dock, and a rental boathouse operating in summer months. The lawn is shaded by tall firs, picnic tables sit along the water, and the water is calm and clear thanks to the protected geography of the cove. Great blue herons work the shoreline; the I-90 bridge overhead gives the park a distinctive, cathedral-like feel.
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Bridle Trails
Practical
Know before you go
Parking is limited — arrive before 11 a.m. on summer weekends or plan to circle. Rentals are cash-friendly but check the boathouse hours before making a trip. Water shoes help; the beach transitions from sand to small pebbles at the shoreline. Lifeguards are on duty only during posted summer hours.
Details
Hours & contact
Hours
- Daily
- 6am-11pm
Contact
- Address
- 3519 108th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA 98004
- Phone
- +1-425-452-6885
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