Clarke and Groveland Beach Parks Joint Park Planning Effort

Tucked into two Mercer Island neighborhoods, Clarke and Groveland Beaches are much-loved public waterfront parks. Both sites were developed in the 1960s and 1970s, and their waterfront infrastructure and other park facilities are aging. To plan for the future of these parks, the City engaged The Berger Partnership, a leading landscape architecture and urban design firm that has partnered on many Mercer Island projects.

Berger has completed technical analysis of the parks, including assessing in-water structures, conducting environmental surveys, and evaluating accessibility barriers. This fall, City staff and the Berger team will engage the Mercer Island community to learn more about how residents use Clarke and Groveland currently and their future waterfront needs at these parks.

The technical analysis and community input will be presented to the Parks & Recreation Commission and the City Council to develop the scope and planning process for a joint park improvements plan. Once a plan is adopted, it will guide capital priorities and investment at the parks over the next decade.

Follow along here on Let’s Talk to learn about activities happening in 2024 and to get involved with the full planning process scheduled to begin in 2025.