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Mercer Island’s Parks & Recreation Department is committed to enhancing community livability by offering a wide array of 26 parks, trails, sports courts, ballfields, beaches, and open-space facilities throughout the island. The crown jewel is the Mercer Island Community & Event Center (MICEC), a 42,755 sq ft venue featuring meeting rooms, a full-size gymnasium, multi-purpose and dance rooms, panoramic lake and mountain views, and a professional catering kitchen.
Key community offerings include:
Playgrounds, picnic shelters, and beach access, including Luther Burbank Park which offers trails, boat dock, fishing pier, swim beach, sports courts, and off‑leash dog areas.
Trails and open space, totaling around 475 acres, accessible from 6 AM to 10 PM for walks, biking, frisbee, and family outings.
Recreation programs and events for all ages—from youth camps and arts to senior social services—hosted at MICEC.
A Parks & Recreation Commission, appointed to advise the city on planning, programming, and funding for parks and facilities.
This department fosters wellness and community connection by blending recreational facilities, inclusive programs, and stewardship of Mercer Island’s green spaces.
Mercer Island’s Parks & Recreation Department is committed to enhancing community livability by offering a wide array of 26 parks, trails, sports courts, ballfields, beaches, and open-space facilities throughout the island. The crown jewel is the Mercer Island Community & Event Center (MICEC), a 42,755 sq ft venue featuring meeting rooms, a full-size gymnasium, multi-purpose and dance rooms, panoramic lake and mountain views, and a professional catering kitchen.
Key community offerings include:
Playgrounds, picnic shelters, and beach access, including Luther Burbank Park which offers trails, boat dock, fishing pier, swim beach, sports courts, and off‑leash dog areas.
Trails and open space, totaling around 475 acres, accessible from 6 AM to 10 PM for walks, biking, frisbee, and family outings.
Recreation programs and events for all ages—from youth camps and arts to senior social services—hosted at MICEC.
A Parks & Recreation Commission, appointed to advise the city on planning, programming, and funding for parks and facilities.
This department fosters wellness and community connection by blending recreational facilities, inclusive programs, and stewardship of Mercer Island’s green spaces.
Thank you for using the Mercer Island Community & Event Center’s Fitness Room! Your feedback helps us improve the space, equipment, and services to better meet your fitness needs. This short 6-question survey will take just a minute or two to complete.
The City of Mercer Island Parks & Recreation is seeking feedback from athletic field users on the current Athletic Facilities Allocation and Use Policy. Your input will help us understand how well the policy is working, identify areas for improvement, and ensure fair and effective access to athletic fields for our community. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.