Madrona Park

Madrona is the first neighborhood I ever lived in, in Seattle!
I found this park on a run down the hill one day and have been in love ever since.
I am particularly fond of it’s mornings and nights.
It becomes a very thoughtful, contemplative place during those times!
In the summer time, we like to jump off the dock, have a picnic, go for a swim and not so clean but not so dirty water. It can be pretty packed when the sun is out! Bathrooms nearby. They’re disgusting, but available. Lifeguards are on duty in the summa time.
and not that it matters to anyone but me, but this is where my husband and I got engaged. I’m sure a lot of other special memories happen here too.

I sought this park out for the beach park and it’s great, big, lots of space, seating, swimming docks for the summer, but then discovered it actually also encompasses some woodsy hills on the other side of Lake Washington Blvd that provides some awesome in-​city trails to mix up runs (or bike rides, though I don’t recommend hauling your bike up the trails, I did do it and it’s strenuous but shortish).

Cute little park along Lake Washington. The weather was perfect for a walk with my dog. I went on a beautiful sunny day, so I got some great views of Bellevue and Mt. Rainier. It isn’t the best park I’ve been to, but I would definitely come back here in the summer for a picnic.

New to the Seattle area and this place is simply Beautiful! Came here with some co-​workers to watch the Blue Angels last month. A Nice hidden Gem in the city.

Madrona is like a peaceful break away from the city noise. The walk to the park is a nice stroll from 34^th St. (the main drag) into the beautiful neighborhoods of Madrona and down a staircase. Here, you can find some quiet while laying on the grass or sitting at the picnic table and watching the water. It’s a much less crowded park than Washington Park Arboretum. Madison Park Beach or Cal Anderson. There’s less to do than those parks but when you just want a nice, quiet, family-​friendly park, this is probably a better choice.

The beach area doesn’t have much sand but it was okay. Not much parking, but it’s a decent area. I like Seward Park or Mt Baker beach better. The swimming areas have more sand and have less boat traffic.

Really nice park for the local neighborhood. Seattle does a great job with community parks,

I was originally introduced to Madrona Park because I had the pleasure of spending the afternoon with Xav’s offspring while she was at work. (which was on site at spectrum dance at the time)
I can’t really say how sad I am that I did not frequent this side of the lake and this park more when my children were younger.
The number one thing I can say is: Holy Future army corps of engineers of America! Has to be one of the BEST beach parks in the area for getting your sandcastle, moat, river, digging and shit on. like, ever.
Since that initial visit, I returned many times w/​my brood in tow to play, swim, hang out.
We came by again to watch the Blue Angels.
Some of my favorite pictures ever taken were taken in an outing with Don and the kids here a summer ago.
This is one of my top favorite places with beach access in Seattle, now.
Open green spaces, shaded spaces, swimming access, beautiful scenery and all around awesomeness.
Parking is tough, and the ice cream trucks of the area are not dumbies and they come through in fierce numbers on a hot, sunny day.

I went down to Madrona Park for the first time in years today to watch the Blue Angels and just kept saying, why in the world do I not come down here more often. From the little section of sandy beach to the trails leading up to the beautiful homes and views of Madrona, this park is a much overlooked Seattle summer spot.
I will definitely be back with beach blanket in hand.

It’s alright. I wouldn’t drive out of my way to come here. There is a view, but it’s not unbeatable. I think cycling through the area would be fun. I might try that next week.
On the down side, the parking is TOUGH and the facilities are limited. But walking through the neighborhood around there is quite nice. Also, the drive along Lake Washington through the arboretum is one of my favorites in Seattle.

Five stars to the supportive Madrona neighborhood families, businesses and friends who got this playfield and playground whipped into shape. It is the perfect mix of green field space, play area for all aged children, basektball court, tennis court, etc. Always full of visitors so stop by next time you’re in the hood.

A nice little park 9.5 acre park that has trails and ends at a beach on Lake Washington. Great place to run, ride your bikes and have a picnic. Spectacular views!