Houghton Beach Park

I came here with my 1 year old to play in the sand and water. For this purpose, I don’t think I’ll come back. This beach might be better for sun bathers or older kids who just want to use the playground.
Pros:
–water isn’t freezing
–playground is up against the beach
–showers (outdoor)
–activities (during the summer)
Cons:
–zero shade
–very small amount of sand
–water is incredibly murky
–dead fish on the beach
–sand is more pebble towards the water, and is all pebble in the water
–parking lot is extremely small

Its quit sometimes and feels relaxed. Parking is available and street parking near by. Always love coming walking around the beach.

I really enjoy walking through this park, even if it is just for people watching. This is a convenient place to meet small groups for walking or jogging up and down the shoreline.

Such a chill place to be for any and everyone. I seen all types of people and all ages. I thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere and the options for things to do. There was some company having rentals for wake boarding and kayaking. Next time I’m there I’ll def rent a kayak and learn on Lake Washington.

Great beach park in Kirkland.

Cute little park. Great for kids. Or just to sit and relax and enjoy the waterfront.
–Volleyball court
–Swimming
–You can rent kayaks or whatever you need to get out on the water
–Nearby bar and grill
–Parking: residential streets works for me!

So beautiful — the view is spectacular! Especially on a nice day, come here and watch the sunset and you will not be sorry. It is close by to a burger place, but otherwise you need to head into Kirkland for more food. Luckily, there are similar parks all along the way.
The only downside is parking — when it gets nice out it is hard to find a place nearby. Also the road that borders it can get so clogged with traffic, at rush hour or with no warning, it can be difficult to get in or out of the area.

I have a love/​hate relationship with this park.
Combination of mixed memories and my kid’s ages, I guess.
For the little tots, this is a great spot.
The swimming area is routinely staffed with lifeguards and to go past the roped off shallow area (knee high on a kindergartener), the kids must pass a swimming test.
Cute play area surrounded by lots of big leafy trees.
Beach volleyball pits.
Aqua Verde food stand and a very nice restaurant all connect.
Small parking lot of it’s own (not common for the waterfront parks on this side) and ample street parking. (Be aware there are time limits and rumors of meters)
Beautiful views, long dock, floating dock, kayak rentals (seasonal) and along the long waterfront promenade making walking/​jogging from park to park or just with a view a top favored activity among locals.

Drove by this park on Friday and noticed the pirate ship-​like play area, and thought my kids would enjoy it… so, we came today and the kids really had a great time.
It’s not crowded, but we came around 5pm and it’s near a little beach waterfront where the kids can play in the sand and near the water.
The park was pretty relaxing… nice view and it’s close to a couple of restaurants if you get the munchies. They have a parking lot nearby or street parking and plenty of picnic benches/​park benches.
We’ll definitely come back

I love this little beach on the waterfront. Lying on the grass and basking in the sun, yes please. Visit the Perfect Wave SUP/​kayak rentals right on the beach. Great place to paddle around. Street parking. Beach volleyball. Right next to some eateries if you get hungry. Also a snack shop on the beach.
Brought my nephew here recently and he had a blast playing in the sand and wading around in the water. Aaaand ICE CREAM TRUCK. YAY!
Summertime fun.

Spent day here with my 3.5 yr daughter. Great area and nice facilities. There are washrooms and changing areas by the sand beach in the same building as the hot dog stand. Also a grill/​pub next to park as well. Nice play structures and docks to lounge on. Water was clean but cold. Will come back again!

On my way to the Kirkland Marina,. I decided to pull into a parking lot and check out the Houghton Beach Park which was such a good stop. Most excellent! Tons of energy and fun throughout the park. !
Activities:
Swimming, Paddle board rentals, volleyball, snack shack, patio with chairs to sit at, green lawn to sunbath, toys to play on for the kids, lifeguards watching the swimmers and keeping them safe.
Could be challenging on a nice day:
Parking! I know that another review said ample parking, not so sure about this. I have passed this park many times and the parking lot is totally full on nice days. Look for parking on side streets close by, but be careful on parking restrictions… the parking patrol loves to give tickets in Kirkland.
Bring the beach towell, a nice snack to eat and a great book and have yourself a great afternoon.

Lovely beach, ample parking, nice green grass, lots of picnic tables, paddle club, restrooms, play area and ducks to feed. Not as crowded as Kirkland Marina and comparatively more secluded and quiet. Our favorite picnic spot!

A great place to dip your toes in the water or catch some rays! I didn’t have any trouble finding a good parking spot so I was able to get out an enjoy the sun right away!

Houghton Beach Park is fabulous! They have ample parking most of the year. During the summer it can sometimes be hard to find parking here, but not as hard as in the Kirkland Marina since the only restaurant near here is Kidd Valley and there is really no other businesses/​cafes/​bars in this stretch of the beach.
Lots of nice grassy areas and park benches. Great view. Bit quieter than some of the other Kirkland beaches. Some nice statues/​art work. They have a bathroom, however it is only open during the summer time when the beach is packed. And they also have a little snack shack which primarily sells burgers.