Wilburton Hill Park — Attraction in Bellevue

There is no better place to get away from all the hustle and bustle of the city. Not only are these gardens right in the city itself, it’s FREE!

Anyone can visit the gardens. What a great place to take the family. I will be taking my grandparents here. The gardens offer plenty of sunshine, and plenty of shade. They are easily accessible for the handicapped and you can take local transit to get here, if you choose.

There is plenty of space for even large crowds. I did not feel claustrophobic, as I sometimes can, when there are many people around.

The best part was the price of admission. If I had to pay, I would have stayed a lot longer, as I would have felt a need to get my money’s worth. I was able to take an hour from my busy schedule, get some fresh air, look at beautiful flowers, waterfalls and refresh my knowledge of plants and trees of the season. I left feeling rejuvenated and I definitely noticed how unaffected I felt by the traffic on the freeway.

Carve a little time into your schedule and check this place out. The energy here is a win-win, and if you are a local, stop looking at your phone and get to the botanical gardens for some fresh air and enjoy this...

A fenced in dog park is in this park by the playgrounds! Beautiful gardens and winding steady uphill inclines. The bridge is breathtaking and swings a little bit, but elevates you over a babbling brook . Dogs aren’t allowed in the botanical gardens , no exception. That’s understandable as the many exotic plants/ foliages. Benches dot the trail as signs telling of the birds and area’s landscapes. It’s a walkable trail, uphill with tree roots so rolling aids/ wheelchairs are not easily accessible but can be done. There are real restrooms and plenty of parking 🅿️ and handicapped 🅿️ and access. Picnic tables and playgrounds for big and small kids 🛝 ⚾️and ⚽️🥎fields too.. The smaller trails lead to the residential areas and offer a nice forested walk up small inclines. FYI. The dog loves the smells and meeting new friends. (2...

Wilberton Park and adjacent Bellevue Botanical gardens are a perfect place to take an early morning walk, see deer and birds, listen to the frogs, watch a group of kids play soccer or baseball, walk your dog, have a cup of coffee or break your diet with a pastry. You can pick a bench to sit on and sketch the views. You can take the little kids to the playgrounds. You can walk on miles of trails, both totally natural, and groomed perfectly. No one will mind if you sample the black berries. See the Pacific Northwest forest as it was when the first settlers arrived here from Europe, or enjoy the Dalias in bloom from August to October. This huge park complex has something for everyone, at every season...