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Newcastle Beach Park
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4 reviews for Newcastle Beach Park
One of my favorite beach parks on the Eastside. It's convenient, there's always parking and there's both grassy areas and sand/waterfront. The park isn't huge, so it gets (and feels) pretty crowded sometimes. The beach area isn't that big, so sometimes it's actually difficult to find a spot.
Once summer starts and Seattlites are less shocked and excited by the sun, weekdays are very chill here. I like to read on the dock with my feet hanging over the edge - very relaxing.
There's a small covered area where with picnic benches and a BBQ pit, a volleyball area, and a playground with swing sets!!! (and other toys).
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5 sexy betches hit the beach, yet again, looking to get some sun and some swim on.
This is a nice park.
Great play toy and area for the kids, wide open grassy areas, cordoned off swimming area, sandy beach, nice over water boardwalk.
Being in Newcastle means two things (1) lots of rules, all meticulously posted and (2) immaculately maintained.
The one downside I discovered today is being there anywhere near dusk and making the mistake of walking down the asphalt paths instead of through the grass. My daughter Selena took the grass route. Delilah, Michelle and I however, did not.
What awaited us down the paved path? Swarms of huge, vicious mosquitoes. I swear, you will think I am exaggerating for this review, but the bastards chased us down. Even while swatting like a mo-fo I was COVERED in them and have about a dozen bites in the 30 seconds it took us to run through.
Perhaps they spray the grass area to discourage these buggers..leaving them to hunt down unsuspecting travelers of the path.
I can't discount all the great things about this park because of that gang of vampiric insects though, so Newcastle beach park gets my thumbs up.
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The water is clear! I can see my feet. My toes danced along as I slowly waded into the water, trying not to let the tiny waves hit anywhere that hadn't already been introduced to the water. The sun was out, people were diving off the platform in the middle of the swim area, there were kids in the play ground and a large group of people playing soccer. I LOVE Seattle summers!!
Adding a bit of humor to this neat little Beach Park; there is an actual sign that reads: NO COMPETITIVE BREATH HOLDING! So, for all you juveniles trying to see who can stay under the water the longest...I triple dog dare you! HA! Yes, I'm trouble.
I can't imagine wanting to be here when it's super busy and really hot out! This is only because I'm positive that this place is packed in the afternoons and early evenings. Unfortunately, as previously mentioned...the swarm o' squeeters come out late evening and monopolize the sidewalk secretly until you and your companions approach...then, it's ATTACK TIME. You've been warned. No, seriously. It's bad. Walk on the grass.
That is all.
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Lots of grass space for frisbee, football, baseball throwing, etc). A sand spot to set up a volleball game. Barbeques with picnic tables. Very pretty with lots of trees around view across the lake to Mercer Island. Nicely protected swimming area with water that warms up nicely due to shallow depth (on the flip side, its almost too shallow!!). The little kids roped off spot is a bit small. Requisite swimming platform (unfortunately often adorned with duck poop).
On busy summer weekends, it can be pretty busy with lots of families and the parking lot might even fill up. No concessions other than a pop machine, so bring your own goods.
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