Living in Sammamish means you’re never far from green space, but Lake Sammamish State Park in nearby Issaquah is something special. It’s where I go when I need to reset. Sometimes that means a short loop with my kids in tow, other times it’s a solo walk with a thermos of coffee before the world …
Saint Edward State Park doesn’t feel like a city park, even though it’s right in the middle of one. Tucked along the northeast edge of Lake Washington in Kenmore, just north of Kirkland, it’s a sprawling forest with mossy trails, lake views, grassy lawns, and a towering old building that looks like something out of …
For all the ways Sammamish has grown, the lake has stayed the same. Quiet mornings. Calm water. Mist that clings to the shoreline like it isn’t ready to let go just yet. Lake Sammamish is seven and a half miles long, stretching from Issaquah in the south to Redmond in the north, flanked by hills, …
If you’re looking for a quiet place to access Lake Sammamish that feels like a bit of a hidden trailhead, Timberlake Park is exactly that. It’s not a typical city park with ball fields and playgrounds. Instead, Timberlake feels more like a low-key nature preserve: a peaceful, forested hillside trail that winds down to a …
Klahanie Park isn’t fancy, but it’s busy for a reason. Tucked into the Klahanie neighborhood, this park is one of Sammamish’s best multi-use spaces — especially if you’re here for sports, kids, or just need a reliable go-to for some fresh air. We’ve been to Klahanie Park more times than we can count — for …
Whether you’re chasing down a stack of picture books, need a quiet study spot, or just want to sit by the windows with a view and a good novel — the Sammamish Library has you covered. Tucked right next to City Hall and Sammamish Commons, this library punches way above its weight for a suburban …
If you’ve ever thought Sammamish felt a little too… suburban, just wait until you walk through the farmers market on a sunny Wednesday evening. Suddenly, the whole city feels like a small town again. The Sammamish Farmers Market is held weekly during the summer at Sammamish Commons, right in front of City Hall. It’s not …
Sammamish City Hall isn’t just where the local government does its thing — it’s also one of the few places in town that genuinely feels like a community hub. If you’ve ever been to a summer movie night, a farmers market, or a city-hosted event in Sammamish, there’s a good chance you were standing just …
Big Rock Park North is one of those rare places where the forest still feels wild — even though you’re smack in the middle of Sammamish. Tucked into the hillside just off 218th Avenue SE, this is the quietest and most natural-feeling section of the three-part Big Rock Park system. If you’re looking for playgrounds …
Sammamish Commons is the heart of Sammamish — both literally and in spirit. Perched just behind City Hall and the library, the Commons isn’t a traditional park in the usual sense. It’s more like three spaces in one: a wide-open plaza where community events happen, a sports and play area for everyday use, and a …