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Lake Hills Greenbelt
The Greenbelt is a 130 acre park connecting Larsen Lake to the north and Phantom Lake to the south. The long narrow shape of the park with its varied environment makes it an excellent place to walk, jog, or just relax and enjoy the fantastic views. People enjoy recreational activities here such as bird watching, boating, fishing and just appreciating the beauty of the environment.
Notes: The trail connecting the two lakes follows a route that has been used by Native Americans, animals and birds for thousands of years. There is a constantly changing landscape of views, textures, smells, and sounds.
Getting There: Ranger Station/Community Gardens Directions: From I-90, take 148th Avenue SE exit (BCC exit, 11B) north to SE 16th Street. Turn right on SE 16th Street to the Community Farms parking lot before 156th Avenue intersection.
Larsen Lake Blueberry Farm Directions: From I-90, take 148th Avenue SE exit (BCC exit, 11B) north. Turn right into parking lot just past SE 8th Street.
Phantom Lake Directions: From I-90, take 148th Avenue SE exit (BCC exit, 11B) north. Turn right on SE 16th Street. Turn right on 156th Avenue SE. Turn left into Phantom Lake parking lot.
Where to Go: 3+ miles of trails, picnic areas, fishing, waterfront, pea-patch, blueberry farms and seasonal produce stands. The Lake Hills Greenbelt is a wetland corridor encompassing over 150 acres of diverse wildlife habitat including forests, wetlands, streams, and lakes. Agricultural fields help preserve Bellevue agricultural heritage and provide fresh seasonal produce. Community Gardens contain Backyard Wildlife Habitat Gardens, Master Gardeners Demonstration Garden, and P-Patch gardens to learn about and practice various gardening techniques. The Ranger Station provides park information for the Lake Hills Greenbelt Park and includes interpretive displays, information on park trails, programs, gardening, restrooms, and meeting room.
Setting: The park contains a unique mixture of wetlands, streams, woodlands, open meadows, and agricultural lands.
Best Time to See the Birds: Year round.
Birds Commonly Seen: Rufous Hummingbirds, Common Yellowthroats, Northern Flicker, Pine Siskin, Cedar Waxwings, Sharp-shinned Hawk, Red-tailed Hawk, American Robin, House Finch, Starlings, Wilson’s Snipe, Mallard, Northern Shoveler, Gadwall, Downy Woodpecker, American Goldfinch, Bushtits, Hutton’s Vireo, Chickadee, White and Gold Crowned Sparrow, Red-Breasted Sapsucker, Bufflehead, Ring-necked Duck, Pied-billed Grebe, Killdeer, Bald Eagle.
Restrictions: Hours are from dawn to dusk.
For more information: http://www.ci.bellevue.wa.us/lake_hills_greenbelt.htm, http://vathena.arc.nasa.gov/curric/land/wetlands/lakehill/index.html
