The Favorite Local Parks and PlaygroundsGuide is sponsored by
Village Pediatrics in Issaquah.
- Restrooms: Restrooms are nearby in the newly renovated bathhouse
- Shade: Yes, you'll find plenty of trees and covered picnic areas
- Parking: annual Discovery pass or pay a $10 day use fee
- Address: 2000 NW Sammamish Rd, Issaquah, WA 98027
Giant slides and even bigger rocks. Zip lines and monkey bars. With so many parks to choose from it wasn't easy, but we narrowed our list to just our ten favorites. Make it a goal to visit each one during the next few weeks, and be sure to tell us about your experience on our Facebook page!
2. CONFLUENCE PARK - Issaquah's newest park features plenty of open grassy areas, fun little trails to wander along, and a big picnic shelter. But the highlights include the large climbing rock and log-themed playground sure to challenge kiddos of all ages! You won't want to miss the chance to stroll the pedestrian bridge across Issaquah Creek with architecture and artistics design components that are sure to delight ... plus the chance to spot salmon! My girls especially love that this park is walking distance from Gilman Village, which makes is very convenient to stop by before or after classes at The Musik Nest or to grab a coffee and a treat from Issaquah Coffee Company on our way.
- Restrooms: Restrooms centrally located
- Shade: Yes, you'll find plenty including a gorgeous willow tree!
- Parking: There are angled spots along Rainier Blvd N and plenty of parallel parking on side streets too
- Address: 655 Rainier Blvd N, Issaquah, WA 98027
- Restrooms: Pit toilets near the playground equipment, not my favorite but this one is very clean; go before you hike the trails (trust me on this one)
- Shade: Very little shade at the playground, lots of shade on the trails and at the rock
- Parking: Small lot, very close to the play area
- Address: 21805 SE 8th Ct, Sammamish, WA 98075
4. SUMMIT PARK - This is truly a hidden gem, and you'll need to look up directions to 30th Avenue Northeast, Issaquah, WA. There is a huge grassy area for running, playing tag, tossing the frisbee, etc. There is also a Kompani playground set that is really great for older kids. And, best of all, there are two "tube" slides set into the side of a hill! Trails lead up and around the hill - where the view is awesome - and the two slides are fast and fun! I suggest grabbing lunch or dinner at Zeek's Pizza and then driving a short distance up the hill to Summit Park! So much fun!
- Restrooms: Better go before you leave the house!
- Shade: Not much shade here.
- Parking: Street parking nearby
- Address: This is truly a hidden gem, and you'll need to look up directions to 30th Avenue Northeast, Issaquah, WA
5. FISHER CREEK PARK - With a Seahawks color scheme, old fashioned merry-go-round, rock climbing wall, and seven, yes, seven, slides, this playground is newly reopened and fabulous! Plus there are plans to install not one - but two - ziplines! It's located just off Snoqualmie Parkway on Fisher Avenue - left turn from 202, right turn from i90. You can also stop by the Snoqualmie Library or Starbucks, both just a mile or two up the road.
- Restrooms: Flush toilets, sinks, and a drinking fountain.
- Shade: Not much shade here.
- Parking: plenty of parking in the lot plus street parking
- Address: 7805 Fisher Ave SE, Snoqualmie, WA 98065
6. SQUAK VALLEY PARK - Nestled at the bottom of Squak Mountain, near where the paragliders take-off, the views from this park are fantastic! The play structure is quite tall, which is great for older kids, and there's also a small structure for the younger crowd. The surrounding soccer fields provide plenty of room to run off some energy. The drive back through downtown Issaquah usually results in a stop at the cupcake shop!
- Restrooms: Pit toilets, but very well-maintained
- Shade: Very little shade here
- Parking: Parking lot is right next to the play area
- Address: 10235, 10261 Issaquah-Hobart Road Southeast, Issaquah, WA 98027
7. JEANE HANSEN COMMUNITY PARK - One of the newest parks on our list includes two play areas with synthetic turf rather than the standard mulch we see at most other parks in the area - my kids noticed the difference right away! You'll also find gorgeous wide-open sports fields; I suggest bringing a soccer ball or frisbee. Expect to spend some time exploring because there are soft nature trails around the backside of the park. Its location - just off Snoqualmie Parkway between the Ridge shopping center (make a stop at Starbucks or Steve's Doughnuts) and the I-90 exit - provides amazing views from this park - wow!
- Restrooms: Nice, new, and clean!
- Shade: There's a picnic shelter and some trees.
- Parking: Tons of nearby parking
- Address: 34226 SE Jacobia St, Snoqualmie, WA 98065
8. PRESTON ATHLETIC FIELD AND PARK - This giant play structure is a favorite and features a big, curvy, fast slide! We prefer this park on week days when there aren't any soccer games being played.
- Restrooms: Yes!
- Shade: Not really.
- Parking: A ton of parking!
- Address: Preston Fall City Rd SE and SE 87th Pl Preston WA 98027
- Restrooms: Yes! Nice, new, and clean!
- Shade: Yes, you'll find a few large trees along the edges of both playgrounds
- Parking: There is some all around the park.
- Address: 400 SE Orchard Dr, North Bend, WA 98045
10. TORGUSON PARK – There is something for everyone in the family at Torguson Park! It is the city’s principal active recreation park. This area consists of six ball fields, a soccer field, restrooms, an 8,100 square foot skateboard park, picnic facilities, bike racks, informal BMX dirt bike track, tot lot, and climbing tower. The fields are used from mid-May through Thanksgiving for league play, tournament play and sport camps.
- Restrooms: Yes!
- Shade: Not really.
- Parking: A ton of parking!
- Address: 750 E North Bend Way, North Bend.
Did YOUR favorite park make our list? If not, please tell us about it in the comments below!
The Favorite Local Parks and PlaygroundsGuide is sponsored by
Village Pediatrics in Issaquah.
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