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Recreation Around Bellevue

City In A Park
Residents of Bellevue enjoy all of the natural beauty that the Pacific Northwest is known for. Citizens are passionate about their park system and the desire to preserve its natural beauty for generations to come.

Known among Washington’s municipalities as the “City In A Park,” Bellevue boasts an impressive:

• 1,894 acres of parks and open spaces
• More than 90 developed parks and community centers
• More than 50 miles of trails

The Bellevue Botanical Garden is an exceptional example. Located about a mile east of Downtown, the Garden comprises 36 acres of dramatic display gardens, serene woodlands, meadows and wetlands.

The Bellevue Parks & Community Services Department’s four community centers—Crossroads, Highland, North Bellevue, and South Bellevue—and Northwest Arts Center provide fun activities and safe environments for people of all ages.

Bellevue Downtown Park, a 20-acre park in the heart of the commercial district, is the elegant centerpiece of the Bellevue parks system. The picturesque setting includes a 14-foot waterfall, one-acre reflecting pond and a walking/jogging track, convenient for residents of nearby high-rise condominiums and employees on their lunch hour.

Abundant Recreation
The area is a boon to outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy boating, golfing, hiking, skiing and other types of active recreation. There are abundant championship-caliber golf courses in and around the Eastside. Fresh water lakes and the proximity of Puget Sound make Bellevue a haven for boaters.

The nearby Cascade and Olympic Mountain ranges are a mecca for hikers and mountain bikers in some of the last old-growth forest accessible to the public. A variety of great camping destinations are just a short drive away. Eastern Washington boasts fine wineries and vineyards that are earning national and international recognition.

Skiers and snowboarders can find a snowy haven less than an hour away during the winter months at Snoqualmie Pass or Crystal Mountain. With a slightly longer drive, snow lovers can enjoy the mile-long runs and rigorous cross-country trails at Stevens Pass or Mount Baker. The recreation areas in the Cascades also provide plenty of trails for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.

Climate and Geography
Like most of Western Washington, the weather in Bellevue is relatively mild year-round. There are moderate fluctuations throughout four distinct seasons. A spectacular spectrum of colors are displayed in the spring and fall, and summers feature days of beautiful blue skies with daytime temperatures hovering between the mid-70s and low-80s.