
Matthews Beach Park
4.5 (1,834)park
Seattle's largest freshwater beach pairs open lawns and summer swimming with an easy detour off the Burke-Gilman Trail.
Description






Set along the shores of Lake Washington, the park features a boat launch for non-motorized watercraft like canoes and paddleboards alongside its swimming beach, staffed by a lifeguard station during summer months. Across the grounds, picnic tables and a children's play area give visitors room to spread out, while lakefront views make it a natural stopping point for cyclists, runners, and walkers tracking the Burke-Gilman Trail.
Good to know
Summer lifeguardsNon-motor boat launch