More than 1,200 feet of Lake Washington shoreline give a stay in Kenmore a tangible connection to the water. Beyond that, highlights range from riverfronts and wetlands to forest trails, architecture and water sports. You can choose experiences based on the landscape, history or activities on the water.
Waterfronts and Landscapes
Log Boom Park provides access to more than 1,200 feet of shoreline on Lake Washington in Kenmore. Rhododendron Park combines 12.5 acres of parkland, 600 feet of shoreline on the Sammamish River and a 2.6-acre wetland. The wetland separates the main park from the water. By comparison, Log Boom Park is distinguished by its longer Lake Washington shoreline, while the Rhododendron Park landscape is shaped by its riverfront and wetland.
At Swamp Creek, a bridge offers a view of spawning salmon. An open space stretches east to west across Swamp Creek between 68th Ave. NE and 73rd Ave. NE. So, in addition to the waterfronts, the landscape highlights include a nature feature and an open space with named geographic reference points.
Trails, Culture and Architecture
ƛ̕ax̌ʷadis Park (Tl' awh-ah-dees) features elevated boardwalks and nature trails, as well as facilities for launching hand-carried watercraft. Its name also carries cultural significance: ƛ̕ax̌ʷadis means “a place where something grows or sprouts” and honors the Coast Salish, who originally inhabited the area. Thus, trails and watercraft are complemented by a name that honors the area's original inhabitants.
Saint Edward State Park is a day-use park with wooded trails. Trails wind through lush forest down to the shores of Lake Washington; striking Romanesque Revival brick buildings also shape the park's character. Visitors looking to combine nature and architectural history in one destination will find two distinct highlights here: the forest trails and the architecture.
At Log Boom Park, the History Path runs along the trail to the fishing pier. This kid-friendly series includes eleven informational panels and adds a local history theme to the trail. You can explore the park not only for its shoreline, but also for the panels and their location along the trail to the fishing pier.
Human-Powered Water Sports
KWAC offers opportunities to take part in recreational, human-powered water sports. These include canoeing, kayaking, dragon boating, stand-up paddleboarding, rowing and outrigger canoeing. Paddles, personal flotation devices (PFDs) and basic lessons are provided for outrigger canoeing. The offerings therefore include both a broad range of activities and specific support for outrigger canoeing.
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