Newcastle Beach Park - Bellevue, Washington - Versatile Park with Picnic Areas and a Beach for Swimming

Newcastle Beach Park located in the Seattle suburb of Bellevue is the most popular city park in the Bellevue park system. The park is very diverse and features several areas where visitors can enjoy different types of recreation. The park has several large flat spaces making it perfect for picnicking, playing a game of disc golf or lying out and enjoying the summer sun.

Newcastle Beach Park features three separate covered picnic areas, a beach with swimming access, children's play area, a wooded area and nature trails for hiking and mountain biking. The first picnic site holds up to 150 people and offers eight tables, two bbq grills, and a large grassy area for lawn games. There is no electricity available. Water is available at the restrooms.

The second picnic area holds 75 people and has six picnic tables. This spot has several shade trees and is situated conveniently by the playground and swimming areas. Site three holds up to 25 people and is a popular place for children's birthday parties. It offers three picnic tables and is open and airy with plenty of space to let the children burn off steam. Swimming at the beach is available with life guards on duty 12:00 - 7:00 pm the last Saturday in June through Labor Day.

Newcastle Beach Park is located on the east side of Bellevue and gets plenty of traffic during the summer months. The park is not huge in size and at times can be a little crowded due to its popularity. At dusk it is best to walk on the grass rather than the sidewalk to get to the beach are as the mosquito attacks can be somewhat vicious in this spot. Visitors will also want to bring their own food and sundries as there are no concessions other than a pop machine.

On summer weekends the park fills up with families looking to have fun and beat the summer heat with a dip in the water. The children's swim area is roped off nicely providing a safe environment for the little ones to get the feet wet. People of all ages flock to this park because of its versatility. It has become a favorite location for college age students who enjoy throwing the football around or playing Frisbee because of the flat green grassy areas that make up the bulk of Newcastle Beach Park.

Getting to Newcastle Beach Park is easy. From 405 take exit number 9 (112th Ave SE., Newcastle), west. Turn right onto Lake Washington Blvd SE. Continue and then cross the railroad tracks down the hill to the park entrance.

Parking is permitted in designated spots only and is available on a first come first served basis. Parking is not permitted in posted no parking areas. To rent one of the three picnic areas it is required to call the Bellevue Parks and Recreation office ahead of time to make a reservation.

Newcastle Beach Park is a no fee no camping park. Its physical address is 4400 Lake Washington Blvd Bellevue WA, 98009.