Clarke and Groveland Beach Parks Joint Park Planning Effort

View of a waterfront park on Lake Washington

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.

From August 2023 to December 2024, the project team conducted site assessments and community engagement to learn about the existing conditions and current uses of each park. This background informed the development of design concepts that will be shared with the community in Fall 2025. Community input will be used to refine the designs into a preferred concept for each park, which will be presented to the Parks & Recreation Commission and City Council in early 2026 for review and adoption.

Follow along here on Let’s Talk to learn about community engagement opportunities and to stay updated on the planning process.

Design Concepts Survey
The City of Mercer Island is developing an Infrastructure Plan for Clarke and Groveland Beach Parks, and we want to hear from you!
The Infrastructure Plan will identify and prioritize specific park renovations and repairs to be implemented over the next 10-15 years. Priorities for Clarke and Groveland were informed by technical analysis of the existing site conditions as well as community input collected in Fall 2024 and include:
1. Dock/pier and beachfront improvements
2. Shoreline erosion control and stabilization
3. ADA accessibility
4. Other amenities, such as restrooms, wayfinding/signage, and parking
Learn more about the existing conditions and findings from the early community survey here.

In this survey, we seek input on design concepts for both parks. Questions cover your preferences and priorities for park features. The survey will take about 10 minutes to finish and can be completed for one or both parks. Parents and guardians, we encourage you to take the survey with your children!

Your input will assist the City in gaining a better understanding of the community needs and preferences for Clarke and Groveland Beach Parks. Thank you for your input!
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Background Survey on Community Use of Clarke & Groveland Beaches

In 2025, the City of Mercer Island will conduct a joint park planning process for Clarke & Groveland Beaches. Help shape the planning process by sharing your current experiences with these waterfront parks!

This brief survey will take 5-10 minutes to complete and includes general questions and space for park-specific comments. Community input will be combined with other analysis to inform the scope of the planning process, which is scheduled to begin in 2025.

Thank you for taking the survey!

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