​General Groveland Beach Information:

We regret to inform you that the City of Mercer Island Parks and Recreation Department is unable to staff Groveland and Luther Burbank Park Beaches with lifeguards this summer. Swimming will be at your own risk. Due to insufficient funding, the reduction of staff, and the failure of Proposition 1, the City was forced to make a number of reductions in non-essential programs and services in order to balance the 2019-2020 Biennial Budget. Given the City Council's subsequent directive to make a long-term plan for insufficient revenues in the future, spending was further reduced by an additional $1.2 million.

Group Usage

If you are interested in bringing a large group to visit either Groveland or Luther Burbank beaches in the summer months, contact merrill.schadt@mercergov.org for details and reservation information.

Important: Buses cannot access Goveland Beach Parking Lot, and bus parking is not permitted. Mini-buses (15 passenger) are appropriate.

Amenities include:

• Swimming (no lifeguards)-We do not accept reservations for Groveland Beach.
• Picnicking
• Barbeque area
• Playground area for children
• Restrooms (available during summer season only)

Pets are not allowed at public swim areas from May 1 to September 30.  Outside of these times dogs are allowed on the beach but must be on a leash at all times. Link to Off Leash Areas on Mercer Island


Driving Directions:

• From I-90 Eastbound take the West Mercer Way Exit #6
  Take a right at the stop sign. Follow West Mercer to the 5800 block. Follow the one way drive and take a right at stop sign. Park will be on your left.
   
• From I-90 Westbound take the Island Crest Way Exit, # 7A
  Go straight through two traffic lights. Take last left on 76th Ave. Take a right at the stop sign onto 24th Ave. Go up hill and take a left at the four way stop onto West Mercer Way. Groveland is at the 5800 block on your right.