Marymoor Park

Notes:  Eastside Audubon (previously known as East Lake Washington Audbon) has signed a contract with King County to become stewards of the Audubon Birdloop at Marymoor Park.  We have been given a grant to “adopt” the interpretive trail at the park.  We are excited about this opportunity as wildlife and natural areas are so often ignored as Parks Departments are focused on generating revenue.  This area is already a well known birding area and we are excited to remove invasive plants restore the trails and add interpretive materials.

Getting There:  The parks address is 6046 West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast. You can get there From I-5 or I-405, take State Route 520 east to the West Lake Sammamish Parkway exit. At the bottom of the ramp, go right (southbound) on W. Lake Sammamish Parkway NE. The park entrance is the next left at the traffic light. Marymoor is also accessible by foot, bicycle or rollerblades via the Burke-Gilman/Sammamish River Trail.

Where to Go:  Travel the level paved path that leads to a raised boardwalk, then to a dirt/gravel trail that loops back along the river to the park's main entrance.

Setting:  Clise Mansion, velodrome, climbing rock, model airplane field, 40 acre off-leash dog area, pea patch, 2 lighted baseball fields, 5 lighted softball fields, 4 lighted soccer fields, lighted tennis courts, cricket pitch, rowing, picnic areas, etc.

Best Time to See the Birds:  For best viewing, come early on weekends to avoid the hordes of dogs that frequent the off-leash area along the middle of the trail.

Birds Commonly Seen: A very comprehensive list has been put together; it is located at Marymoor Bird List.

Restrictions:  No bikes on paved nature trail. Pets must be leashed outside and in approved areas  outside the off-leash dog area and and scoop laws are in effect.

For more information:

• Birdweb
• King County Parks
• Friends of Marymoor
• City of Redmond Parks