Saint Edward State Park sits on the eastern side of Lake Washington, not far from Seattle, and it’s got a little something for everyone.  It has a playground, picnic tables, fields, hiking, unique architecture, and a freshwater beach.  We seem to end up there about once a year, often in the winter, though it’s lovely in the summer too.

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The Playground

The main feature that drew us to the park originally was the playground for kids.  Large and small wooden structures are a maze of towers, bridges, and traditional playground elements like slides and climbing walls.  Adults and teens can get sucked into the playground here too, and games of tag are nearly inevitable.  Since the structure is wooden, be a little careful when it’s wet.

There are bathrooms nearby, and the playground area is adjacent to a large grassy lawn where you could easily throw a ball or play other games.  There are also some paved paths by the playground that are great for a stroller and might work well for kids learning to ride bikes.  The paving is probably too rough for a beginning rollerblader.

The Building

When you first catch sight of the impressive brick structure at Saint Edward Park, it will probably look a little like a church or a university building to you.  That makes sense since it was built in 1931 as a Catholic Seminary. It closed in 1976, and became a state park in 1977.  In 2005, nearby Bastyr University began to use some of the other buildings.  More recently, it has been converted into The Lodge at St, Edward Park with both dining and accomodations.

Hiking

We are not especially intrepid hikers, but we enjoy a good walk.  You can get either at Saint Edward.  There are 326 acres to tromp around in, and some of it is fairly hilly.  The park map includes 14 different trails, most of which wind through shady forest areas with evergreens and ferns.  Mountain bikers will find some trails as well.

Hiking the Grotto Trail will take you to a nearby grotto made of river rock that was probably an outdoor chapel of some kind.  People rent it for weddings, but when it’s not in use, anyone is welcome to visit.

The other hiking destination is the beach, and there are several trails, including the Grotto Trail and the Seminary Trail that will take you there.  The hike down isn’t bad, but if you take little kids, you may end up carrying them on the way up.  It’s possible I’m speaking from experience here.

Waterfront

The park has 3,000 feet of shoreline on Lake Washington, though not all of it is easily accessible.  In summer, there is lots of activity on the water to watch, and there is a sandy/pebbly area where kids enjoy wading and splashing.

There are no facilities at the beach, so you would be wise to use the restrooms near the playground before you hike down and to bring your own water bottle and a towel.  There is an ancient outhouse nearby on one of the trails, but I’m going to stand by my suggestion to use the restroom before your hike.  Enough said.

There are no boat launch facilities here, but kayaks, canoes, and boards are welcome to pull up onto the beach.  The Department of Fish and Wildlife has a boat ramp nearby in Kenmore.

Practical Matters

Saint Edward Park is located in Kenmore.  Since it is a state park, you will need to have a Washington State Discover Pass Displayed in your vehicle.  An automated pay station sells the Discover Pass as well as single day passes.

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