Clarke Beach Park
Off-season leashed beach access on Lake Washington: dogs are excluded from the swim area May–September, then allowed on the beach (leashed) the rest of the year.
Season: No dogs at public swim areas May 1 – Sep 30; beach access (leashed) Oct 1 – Apr 30
The rules, verified
- No dogs at public swim areas May 1 – Sep 30
- Leashed beach access during the rest of the year
- Dog waste bag dispensers on site
Set by City of Mercer Island. Rules change — posted signage and the current ordinance always take precedence over this page.
More like this: seasonal dog beaches (know the dates)
Map & directions
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Verified against: City of Mercer Island — official source (checked 2026-06-11).
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