A Serene Escape: Bellevue Downtown Park

Getting There

• Public Bus

  From Kirkland, head to the nearest bus stop on 85th St. Take the Metro Bus Line 238 towards Bellevue. After approximately 20 minutes, get off at the Bellevue Transit Center. From there, walk east on NE 6th St for about 5 minutes until you reach 10201 NE 4th St. The Bellevue Downtown Park will be on your left.

• Walking

  If you're close to the waterfront, start at Marina Park in Kirkland. Walk northeast along Lake Washington Boulevard for about 1 mile until you reach NE 12th St. Turn left on NE 12th St and continue walking for another 0.5 miles until you reach Bellevue Downtown Park at 10201 NE 4th St. The park entrance will be on your right.

• Bicycle

  Rent a bicycle from one of the local bike rental shops in Kirkland. Start your ride by heading east on the Burke-Gilman Trail. Follow the trail until you reach the intersection with 108th Ave NE. Turn right onto 108th Ave NE and follow it until you reach NE 4th St. Turn left on NE 4th St and continue for a few blocks until you arrive at Bellevue Downtown Park at 10201 NE 4th St.

• Rideshare

  Use a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft. Input 'Bellevue Downtown Park, 10201 NE 4th St, Bellevue, WA 98004' as your destination. The driver will pick you up from your current location in Kirkland and take you directly to the park. The trip typically takes about 15-20 minutes, depending on traffic.