Meydenbauer Bay Park Expansion
Description:
The scope of this project is to acquire one of the 2 remaining privately-owned parcels between Meydenbauer Beach Park and the City-owned marina. Bellevue is bounded on the west by Lake Washington and on the east by Lake Sammamish. However, because of urban development, topography, and the almost continuous private ownership of the shoreline, the public has limited visual and physical access to these lakes. Of the over 11 miles of shoreline along the 2 lakes, less than ten percent is in public ownership. Bellevue has made a substantial commitment over the past decade to increase its public presence along the waterfront, especially on Lake Washington. Nine parcels have been acquired between Meydenbauer Beach Park and the marina since 1993. Acquiring this parcel adds .32 acres to the City's holdings and brings to within 1 parcel of completing the Lake Washington acquisition plan envisioned in the mid-1970's and implemented beginning in 1993. This property is critical to the City's long-range vision for this area - a regionally significant waterfront park that extends from Meydenbauer Beach Park to the marina, and a connection from that park to downtown Bellevue's commercial and residential areas, as well as, to the Downtown Park.
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Meydenbauer Bay Park Expansion
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The scope of this project is to acquire one of the 2 remaining privately-owned parcels between Meydenbauer Beach Park and the City-owned marina. Bellevue is bounded on the west by Lake Washington and on the east by Lake Sammamish. However, because of urban development, topography, and the almost continuous private ownership of the shoreline, the public has limited visual and physical access to these lakes. Of the over 11 miles of shoreline along the 2 lakes, less than ten percent is in public ownership. Bellevue has made a substantial commitment over the past decade to increase its public presence along the waterfront, especially on Lake Washington. Nine parcels have been acquired between Meydenbauer Beach Park and the marina since 1993. Acquiring this parcel adds .32 acres to the City's holdings and brings to within 1 parcel of completing the Lake Washington acquisition plan envisioned in the mid-1970's and implemented beginning in 1993. This property is critical to the City's long-range vision for this area - a regionally significant waterfront park that extends from Meydenbauer Beach Park to the marina, and a connection from that park to downtown Bellevue's commercial and residential areas, as well as, to the Downtown Park.
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9815 Lake Washington Boulevard NE, Bellevue, Washington The project site is on the east side of Lake Washington in Bellevue at Meydenbauer Bay. The specific address is 9815 Lake Washington Boulevard NE. From I-405 in Bellevue, take the NE 8th St westbound exit. Proceed west through downtown to 100th Ave NE. Turn left and proceed south to Lake Washington Blvd. Turn Right. Proceed approximately two blocks to the driveway at 9821 Lake Washington Blvd. and turn left. The project site is the western most house at the end of the driveway. NOTE: Due to space constraints and privacy issues with a driveway that is shared by four homes, we will arrange to meet IAC Staff at the Meydenbauer Beach Park and walk to the project site from there.
