Bring on the Beach! Best Beaches for Families Around Puget Sound
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Idylwood Beach Park. Photo credit: City of Redmond
Idylwood Beach Park, Redmond
Editor's Note: Idylwood Beach was recently closed due to high levels of bacteria concentrations. It has re-opened now, but we recommend checking the park's website for future status updates.
Find it: 3650 W. Lake Sammamish Parkway N.E., Redmond
A flat, sandy beach and crystal clear water make this Lake Sammamish location a winner for swimming and sand play. The roped-off swimming area is shallow, with a very gradual slope so kiddos can wade and splash to their hearts' content. A wide lawn and an awesome playground with a smaller area for younger kids is great for after-beach play. Picnic shelters grant shade and there’s a full bathhouse, complete with restrooms and showers.
Good to know: Come early on sunny days (especially weekends); the fairly small parking lot fills up quickly, leaving an overflow lot about half a block away or side street parking. Lifeguards are on duty throughout the summer.
