RECREATIONAL NIRVANA: Mercer Island Living
The 16.5-mile perimeter Mercer Island Loop, with its dramatic s-curves and pulse-quickening Lake Washington views, draws cyclists from all over the Greater Seattle area.
For the nautically inclined, the Mercer Island Boat Launch, under the I-90 overpass on the east side of the island, provides entry to the kayaking loop that circumnavigates the island.
Magnificent 77-acre Luther Burbank Park, containing undeveloped wetlands and wilderness areas that harbor 135 bird species and 50 species of waterfowl, also offers a children’s playground with zipline, an off-leash dog area, hiking trails, tennis courts, and a ¾-mile waterfront including a fishing pier and swimming beach.
The island’s three private beach clubs dazzle members and their guests with watersports, boat moorage and entertaining spaces with spectacular views of the lake.
