Medina Beach
Medina, Washington · on Lake Washington · Medina Beach Park
Verified · 4 independent sources
- WATER
- lake
- ACCESS
- Designated swim area
- FEE
- No fee found
- SEASON
- Best in summer
About Medina Beach
Medina Beach Park is a small city-owned park in Medina, Washington, on the shore of Lake Washington, offering a sandy swimming hole with walk-in access to the water. The City of Medina designates it as a swimming beach with lifeguard supervision during the summer season.
The park sits directly on the Lake Washington shoreline in the residential city of Medina on Seattle's Eastside, with a modest 50-foot stretch of sandy beach fronting the lake.
Swimming at Medina Beach
Swimming is walk-in from a sandy beach into Lake Washington, with a swim float anchored offshore and a dock also used for paddleboard and kayak launching; the City of Medina provides lifeguard supervision during the summer months (July through August), indicating this is an official, family-oriented swim spot rather than a backcountry hole.
The walk in
No real hike here. The water is a short walk from where you park. Medina Beach Park is a small drive-up city park directly on the Lake Washington shoreline at 501 Evergreen Point Road; visitors walk directly from the park/street into the water over a 50-foot sandy beach. No trail or hike is involved.
Plan your visit
Bringing kids
OK with supervision
Sandy, walk-in beach entry into Lake Washington is gentle and shallow near shore, and the City of Medina staffs lifeguards during summer months (July-August). However, outside that window there is no lifeguard supervision, and the dock/swim float area extends into deeper open water used for paddleboard and kayak launching, so young children should be watched closely, especially in the off-season.
On the water
The City of Medina's official park page states the dock area is used for launching paddle boards and kayaks. No mention was found of motorized watercraft, no-wake zones, or other restrictions specific to this beach.
Rentals nearby
Single kayaks, double kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards for rent on Portage Bay, with paddling routes toward Lake Union, the Washington Park Arboretum, the Montlake Cut, and Lake Washington
Prices: Single kayak $24/hr, double kayak $32/hr, paddleboard $27/hr (1-hour minimum, then pro-rated every 10 minutes)
1307 Boat Street, Seattle, WA 98105 - on Portage Bay, roughly 4-5 miles from Medina Beach Park via the SR-520 bridge, connected to Lake Washington through the Montlake Cut · Sun-Tue & Thu 10am-8pm (Mon-Tue last rental 6:30pm); Wed closed; Fri-Sat 10am-6pm (last rental 4:30pm)
Kayaks and canoes seating a single paddler up to a group of four, launching directly onto Union Bay (part of Lake Washington) with routes toward the Union Bay Natural Area and Washington Park Arboretum
On the south side of Husky Stadium on the University of Washington campus, directly on Union Bay/Lake Washington, roughly 4-5 miles from Medina Beach Park via the SR-520 bridge
Kayak, canoe, and paddleboard rentals plus sailboat/windsurfing rentals directly on Lake Washington at Magnuson Park; nonprofit operation requiring a brief on-water skills check for unsupervised rentals
Prices: 2-hour paddling session $45 (or $110 for 5 sessions); Adult Paddling season pass $245; discounts for students, seniors, military, disability, and park residents
7861 62nd Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115 (Magnuson Park), directly on Lake Washington, roughly 7-9 miles from Medina Beach Park by road around the lake · Summer: Fri-Mon 1pm-sunset, Sat-Sun 11am-sunset (through Labor Day); office Mon-Fri 9am-4pm
Medina Beach: FAQ
Is Medina Beach kid friendly?
Sandy, walk-in beach entry into Lake Washington is gentle and shallow near shore, and the City of Medina staffs lifeguards during summer months (July-August). However, outside that window there is no lifeguard supervision, and the dock/swim float area extends into deeper open water used for paddleboard and kayak launching, so young children should be watched closely, especially in the off-season.
Do I need to hike to reach Medina Beach?
No significant hike is required. The swimming area is close to parking and access.
Can I bring a kayak or paddleboard to Medina Beach?
The City of Medina's official park page states the dock area is used for launching paddle boards and kayaks. No mention was found of motorized watercraft, no-wake zones, or other restrictions specific to this beach.
When is the best time to visit Medina Beach?
Summer (July through August), when the City of Medina staffs the beach with lifeguards.
What are the rules at Medina Beach?
General park use in Medina is governed by Medina Municipal Code Chapter 12.20; no beach-specific rules (e.g., hours, alcohol, dogs) were found in sourced pages.
What water body is Medina Beach on?
Medina Beach is on Lake Washington, a natural lake verified in USGS hydrography data.
