Quick facts
At a glance
- Neighborhood
- Downtown
- Hours
- dawn-dusk
About
About Northwest Bellevue Park
Northwest Bellevue Park is a quiet neighborhood park just north of Downtown, with a playground, tennis and pickleball courts, a small basketball court, and a shaded loop through mature evergreens. It's a favorite low-traffic stop for families who want a real park experience within walking distance of downtown hotels.
Highlights
What makes it special
- Playground with climbing structure, swings, and slides for younger children
- Tennis and pickleball courts, plus a small basketball half-court
- Shaded paved perimeter loop — stroller-friendly throughout
- Rarely crowded, even on sunny weekends
- Walking distance from many Downtown Bellevue hotels
What you'll experience
The visit, in detail
The playground sits at the center of a broad grass field, with a modern climbing structure, swings, and slides scaled for younger kids. Sport courts border the north side; a paved loop threads the perimeter under Douglas fir. Because it's residential and rarely on tourist itineraries, benches are usually open and the sightlines to the play area are excellent.
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What's around you
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Practical
Know before you go
Restrooms are seasonal and may not be open in winter. Parking is a small lot; on-street parking is available along neighboring streets but respect resident driveways. Courts are first-come, first-served — bring your own equipment. The park closes at dusk.
Details
Hours & contact
Hours
- Daily
- dawn-dusk
Contact
- Address
- 10125 NE 24th St, Bellevue, WA 98004
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