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Clarke Beach Park
4.6★ · 220 Google ratings · Mercer Island, Washington
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 100 ft away
Walk
0.8 miles · 16 min
Restrooms
Yes · 330 ft away
Tide
10 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
210 ft of shoreline
Sand
70 ft from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Tue 7pm
Map of Clarke Beach Park
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 6 visitors · 2013–2026
Bring kids and paddle sports
The designated swimming area with shallow water, sandbox, picnic tables and nearby dock access suit families and kayak.
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2013–2026
Visit on weekdays for solitude
Even on gorgeous summer days, weekday afternoons remain nearly empty while weekends draw larger crowds.
Expect a steep downhill walk
The paved trail from parking to beach involves a significant descent that reviewers caution may be difficult.
Check restroom status before winter
Bathroom facilities close seasonally during winter months, so plan accordingly for off-season visits.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
62°F · light drizzle
Waves
0.1 ft · 2 s apart
Wind
4 mph from the SE
UV index
5 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
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| 05:00 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 12:41 | High tide | ↑ |
| 17:19 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 22:25 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 4:40 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 7700 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island, WA 98040
🅿 Parking 100 ft from the listing, Clarke Beach Park Parking
🌊 Water 0.8 miles away, about 16 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 330 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Clarke Beach Park?
The nearest mapped parking area is 100 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Clarke Beach Park?
0.5 miles in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 11 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Clarke Beach Park have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 330 ft from the listing.
When is Clarke Beach Park least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Tue 7pm and the busiest at Sat 3pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
