Improving public access to Kenmore's waterfront is also a priority. The City has over seven miles of shoreline on Lake Washington and the Sammamish River but limited opportunities for public access. Kenmore residents’ desire to connect to the waterfront has been strongly expressed over the years and was confirmed through the Imagine Kenmore community engagement process. The Walkways and Waterways bond measure includes public waterfront improvements at Log Boom Park, Rhododendron Park, and ƛ̕ax̌ʷadis (Tl’ awh-ah-dees) Park.

1. Log Boom Park Waterfront Access and Viewing
   Improve public access to Lake Washington including beach expansion, new trails and viewpoints, picnic areas, waterfront pavilion, environmental enhancements, a kayak concession building and access for hand-powered watercraft.

2. Rhododendron Park Waterfront and Natural Open Space Access
   Improve public access to the Sammamish River by constructing a new trail and boardwalk to connect the existing playfield through the natural open space to the riverfront and future dock. The project will also include improving the access drive and parking near the river, as well as environmental enhancements to the shoreline and wetlands. The new trail and boardwalk project were completed December 2017. A new dock for hand-carry watercraft was also completed December 2017. The dock was funded separately with non-bond funds. A celebratory ribbon-cutting event took place in May 2018.

3. ƛ̕ax̌ʷadis (Tl’ awh-ah-dees) Park Waterfront and Natural Open Space Access
   Seven acres of new park development to enhance public access to the Sammamish River. Natural open space restoration, trails, boardwalks, and viewing points will connect the park to the river and adjacent Burke-Gilman Trail along NE 175th Street. The project will also add parking, restrooms and new boating facilities for hand-carry watercraft including docks, ramps and staging area.

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