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 …
When we moved to Sammamish, one of the first things I noticed—besides the towering trees and the ridiculously clean parks—was how quiet everything felt. Not “boring” quiet. Peaceful quiet. I’m talking about kids riding their bikes without parents nervously pacing the driveway, neighbors walking dogs well past dusk, and unlocked doors that don’t immediately trigger …
A local’s take on what drives the price tag—and whether it’s worth it When my wife and I first started thinking about moving to Sammamish, we assumed the high housing prices were a fluke. Maybe we were just looking during a hot market. Maybe it was the lakefront homes skewing things. Maybe prices would cool …
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 …
If you ask most locals where to eat in Sammamish, the first thing you’ll hear is something like, “Well, you go to Issaquah or Redmond.” And it’s true—Sammamish isn’t exactly a culinary destination. There are no celebrity chefs here, no trendy tasting menus, no award-winning food trucks. But that doesn’t mean there’s nowhere good to …
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 …