Luther Burbank Park

Lucas has a good buddy who lives in Mercer Island so we often meet him at Luther Burbank — a great accessible park that’s actually quite easy to get to from Seattle. The playground is a favorite of Ida’s and also has some accessible features (though the merry-go-round that you could roll onto in a wheelchair has been removed, likely for safety reasons.)

There’s not a lot of shade in the park so it can be tough on hot days.

Key stats:

Distance: Maybe as much as a mile of accessible trails throughout the park. See map linked to below.

Wheelchair accessible parking? Yes

Wheelchair accessible bathrooms? Yes

Trail condition? There are paved trails — and some dirt ones — throughout the park, and even a short boardwalk. The paved trails are smooth though a bit steep in spots, and a bit narrow in other places.

Highlights?

The views of Lake Washington are amazing, and there’s a spot at the north end of the park where you can sit and watch the waves. There’s also a lower trail on the east side of the park that connects to a dock and can get you out over the lake in a wheelchair. The aforementioned playground is also a highlight if you’re traveling with little kids.

More information about Luther Burbank Park (along with maps) here.