Juanita Bay Park - Kirkland, WA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member NorStar
N 47° 41.870 W 122° 12.813
10T E 559007 N 5283016
Quick Description: There are two boardwalks and an old road where you can have views of the marsh and open water of Juanita Bay to look for waterfowl.
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 10/14/2010 9:35:38 PM
Waymark Code: WM9Y5X
Published By: Groundspeak Premium Member Team Sieni
Views: 9

Long Description:
In Kirkland, along Lake Washington, is the Juanita Bay Park. This municipal park has several trails that lead to viewpoints along Juanita Bay, which is part of Lake Washington. There is an old section of road and two boardwalks that you can explore.

The West Boardwalk Nature Trail was traveled on. This boardwalk had good viewpoints of the bay and the marsh. There are two observation decks from this boardwalk, where you can stand or sit quietly to catch a glimpse of a bird.

We identified a great blue heron not far from the platform while we were there. Out in the bay in shallow water, there were many birds swimming out there, but I don't have the experience to identify. There is a sign that has some birds listed as being there, including, Pied Billed Grebe, Mallard, Bittern, American Coot, Blue-Winged Teal, and Red-winged Blackbird.

The path to the boardwalk is paved but it is sloped pretty steeply in some parts. Probably someone in a wheelchair, with help, could get to the boardwalks. Parking is available from 98th Avenue NE/Market Street.
Park Name: Juanita Bay Park

Sponsoring Organization: City of Kirkland

Handicap Accessible?: Yes

Website: [Web Link]

Entrance Fee: 0.00 (listed in local currency)

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There are boardwalks and observation platforms to view the birds.


Parking Coordinates: N 47° 41.707 W 122° 12.629

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