Weowna Park Trail — Attraction in Bellevue

Weowna Park offers a tranquil escape with its flowing creeks and varied terrain, providing a decent workout with its changes in elevation. The multiple trail options allow for exploration, although a truly scenic loop within the park itself seems to be lacking. We ended up exiting the park and walking back through the surrounding neighborhoods to complete our loop, which felt a little unconventional, but the residents were surprisingly friendly and welcoming. A significant drawback of the main trailhead is the extremely limited parking. For future visits, I will definitely explore alternative parking options around the park's perimeter, as there doesn't seem to be a strong necessity to begin at the designated main entrance given the park's layout. During this visit, we didn't venture down to the lake or explore all the various routes, but the trails we did experience were peaceful and scenic. There were a few sections that presented some minor challenges due to curvy inclines covered in roots and uneven ground, requiring a bit of careful footing. Overall, Weowna Park offers a pleasant and serene hiking experience. While the lack of a dedicated scenic loop and the parking situation at the main trailhead are points to consider, the park's natural beauty and friendly neighborhood make it a worthwhile destination. Especially for a quick weekend walk. They allow pets, but be sure to keep them leased and bring clean up bags because that's...

A really quite lovely in-metro forest that, a few steps in, makes you forget completely that you're near a city at all. Google maps, at time of writing, puts you at the wrong side of the park, the trails start on the West Side, not East (perhaps due to construction?). The only real downside is the trails are in small segments, unnamed and only referencing destinations, which can cause a little confusion when you plan your...

A cool park in the middle of neighborhoods, with some hidden waterfalls and a ravine. Trails are well-maintained. Keep your eyes peeled for mushrooms and native plants. You can never really get away from the sound of traffic though, since it's a narrow park surrounded by somewhat busy streets. Parking is a bit of a pain at all trailheads since there isn't a...