Marymoor Park

I didn't even know about Marymoor Park in Redmond until this year (2023). Nor was I aware that a part of the park was a outdoor concert venue going by the name Marymoor Live. This summer has proved to be a very active concert season for me as bands that haven't toured in many years are resulting in me going to five different concerts this summer. Part of it too I think is musicians and their fans feel safe to travel and go out again this side of covid. That many shows may be a record for me and certainly I haven't been to this many live shows in a single summer since being a bright eyed youth of the 1990's if there was a summer that is a contender.
Anyway no longer finding local and free newspapers avaliable and when I do they are being fairly useless in the department of upcoming concert announcements I now rely on Facebook and the concert app Songkick for what shows are on the horizon for my area. I've been dying to see the Yeah, Yeah, Yeahs for years but they were on hiatus for quite a while. I saw that they were touring this summer and were doing a show at Marymoor Live. I didn't hesitate in buying a ticket but as I am going to more shows this year I experienced sticker shock on how much concert tickets have risen in cost.
Well after purchasing the ticket I awaited for the show with anxious anticipation until the date arrived. I have learned to factor in a lot of extra time when going to an unfamiliar place and for directions and heavy traffic. I am so very glad I did because the back up to park in the field next to the venue was considerable and sluggish in pace. It was however fairly well organized. Once I got parked I went to the stage area and really liked how it was all set up. The earth around the stage is shaped like a bowl for that amphitheater feel but smaller and a bit more intimate and all kinds of food vendors along the outer rim of the bowl. I enjoyed the opening act, Perfume Genius and really enjoyed the Yeah, Yeah, Yeahs as they didn't disappoint in the slightest and put on a great show! I was very satisfied with the concert experience.
Getting out of the parking area was another thing all together. With a whole bunch of parked cars in a field finding my car was a challenge and took me about fifteen minutes to find which from previous and similar situations isn't too bad. Getting out however had no organization and was congested terribly and everyone was crawling out at a snails pace for a considerable amount of time. It's how the place is set up and kind of calls into question how feasible it is to have large events here but it is what it is. If I come back here for another concert I will know to pack extra amounts of patience when it's time to go home. If there was anything to complain about with my concert experience at Marymoor Live it was that part of trying to get out after the show.

Oh my gosh, this is the best park... So pretty and easy parking oh, and off leash area for the Doggo's - amazing... If you follow along the path eventually, you will get into a path that runs to Lake Sammamish, which is so so pretty.

Great way to spend Earthday running a 5k fun run and donating to MEOW rescue! Cost a dollar to park, and it was beautiful scenery, soccer fields and even a pheasant was spotted during the run!

Marymoor Park is basically the everything park. Want to do something outside? This park has got your back! As you'd expect from anywhere you'd call a park, there's green space with trails and places to sit/picnic. The bird trail loop provides a great look at what nature has to offer here and can be very peaceful.

Sports? Oh yes! Soccer, baseball, cricket, Velodrome are all here. Rock climbing if you're feeling festive. Community garden, pet memorial (which needs some TLC), off leash dog park...seriously all the things!!! There's also an amphitheater that's poppin' in the summer months - both for concerts and movie nights.

This is one of those places that's actually worth the drive. Parking is $1, which is maybe a little silly, but the park itself is definitely worth it!

Love love love Marymoor. Big park that has lost of things to do. I just wish they had prserved more trees. Lots of lawn parts that barely get used but there are also times when a lot of happenings at the same time. Like running races, Cirque du Soleil, parties at the shelters, etc. Brings the community together. It also has a very big dog park with trails and dog beaches along Sammamish River. Very refreshing. We also use another part to fly kites. Parking fee is just $1. Be sure to pay for it. It helps maintaining the park well and also because they will ask for receipt at thr exit.

Was visiting from out of town and this park was then only off-leash area that had enough space to take my dog to play. Lots of space, grass and there is a cute snack truck for dogs Thursday-Sunday.

Cool park! Great climbing area. It was accessible and well kept. Not too busy, but not dead either

If you're looking for a easy six plus mile hike on flat terrain, lake and river views, and the bonus of getting a doggie fix, this is a great hike/walk, lots of wildlife, a huge off the leash dog park, that the trail meanders through a few times, lakes views with ducks, geese, and other waterfowl, lots of other birds throughout the walk, a cool former residence mansion with quite a few old established trees, both native and landscape. It's was great to see some giant sequoias and redwoods, growing rather well. Warms my Cali heart to see them here. Definitely suggest early morning walks as the park area is very popular not only with dogs, but quite a few sports fields as well, and a model airplane flying area, lots of action going on! Even on a cool Sunday morning. It was a nice change from the mountains and snow. So many choices in the area!! A good easy workout. Keep hiking and yelping! Cheers!

Compared to other local parks, Marymoor is one of the largest and has the most to offer. Among the acres of land, there are baseball fields, tennis courts, playground areas and miles of pathways. But that's not all! There is also a velodrome (cycle-racing track), a rock climbing wall, stage, community garden and a special area dedicated to a dog park. Prior to the pandemic, this park was a popular venue for outdoor movie nights, concerts and other entertainment.

In the Seattle area, when it's a summer day with clear skies, you just have to take advantage of the amazing weather! My friend and I arrived one day around noon and it was surprisingly easy for both of us to find parking on the west side (there are a number of other parking areas as well). For just $1.00, you can spend the entire day at the park until closing. Just be sure to pay at a kiosk which will print out a ticket for you to place on your dashboard.

Despite the number of parkgoers that day, there was still a ton of room to accommodate everyone. We laid out a picnic blanket in the grass, enjoyed lunch and had our own space with plenty of open lawn surrounding us. The areas by the windmill and Clise Mansion are perfect for relaxing as they are away from the bustle of the sports fields and offer some shady spots. After lunch, we took a walk from one end of the park to the other and back... it was about three miles total! I admired the foliage and blooms along the way and we also spotted some adorable wildlife frolicking about (baby rabbits, squirrels, birds). It was so nice to see people flying kites, playing frisbee and simply enjoying the day.

Particularly around the sports fields, there are restroom facilities, which appear to be generally well kept. They appear somewhat dated, but are otherwise clean. A food truck was also on-site in a prime spot at the main westside parking lot which was super convenient for those attending the sports games. It's easy to spend the entire day here and I'm positive I'll be back before summer ends!

We like this park, we regularly walk there with the dog, meet new friends and new dogs.

Enjoying the atmosphere of the park and nature.

We believe that this park is for walking, not for band ,music or dancing and when it is closed, we need to go look for another place, it's not very pleasant.