Marymoor Park

Marymoor Park, located at the north end of Lake Sammamish in Redmond, has been called the jewel of the King County parks system. At over 600 acres it is quite large for a suburban park. It is also one of the most heavily used parks around with more than 1,200,000 visitors annually. Much of the park has been developed for active recreational usage, however, the park also features large natural areas and a 1.5-mile-long nature trail, now named the Audubon BirdLoop.

Nature Walks for Beginning Birders

Join us for a 3-hour morning walk on the Audubon Birdloop at Marymoor Park. We meet at 9:00 am. on the first Friday of every month (discontinued in 2010).  Our main focus is on birds, but we will also check out the new native plantings in the East Meadow and observe their role in attracting birds and butterflies. 

Bring binoculars and meet at the interpretive kiosk in the SW corner of the Dog Area parking lot (Parking Lot D).  No registration is required.  We welcome beginning birders, plant lovers, families, and anyone who just wants to take a pleasant walk.  There is no charge for guests.

Upcoming Nature Walks for Beginning Birders

Directions

To reach Marymoor Park, take SR 520 east from Seattle to the West Lake Sammamish Parkway exit and follow the signs. The entrance to the park is one block south of the exit. Turn right at the third stop sign, to the Dog Area parking lot. Parking fee is $1.00.

Work Parties

Over the past three years, Eastside Audubon members and guests have removed extensive patches of invasive plant species in the meadow and along the trail.  We have also planted native species in the meadow and along the fence to provide food and shelter for birds, butterflies and other desirable wildlife. 

If you enjoy your walk and would like to help with habitat restoration along the Audubon Birdloop, you may want to join us on the first Saturday of each month for a BirdLoop work party from 9:00 to noon.  For more information, go to:

• Audubon Birdloop at Marymoor Park

 Resources

• Birding at Marymoor Park (Friends of Marymoor Park) - Weekly reports and pictures of birds seen throughout the park
  
• Eastside Audubon BirdLoop brochures
• Audubon BirdLoop at Marymoor Park  (Sunny Walter design)
  Trail guide, map, and description of what you might see on the loop.
• Birds of the Audubon BirdLoop  (Michael Hobbs design)
  Bird checklist