An Open Space Gem that Hearkens Back to a Bygone Coal Mine

COal Creek Natural Area | Bellevue, WA

The Coal Creek Park trail system is made up of miles of pedestrian routes threading through 440 acres of wilderness. The trailhead on Coal Creek Parkway is the main point of access and includes a fish-bearing stream, vehicular parking, pedestrian trails, and a busy parkway. Deeper into the park, the trail system provides urban hiking and wildlife viewing opportunities at waterfalls and stream crossings. The larger creek basin is over 7 square miles and provides welcome respite for regional visitors and local residents. Our team worked with the City of Bellevue to develop and improve trailheads, parking, green stormwater infrastructure, bridge crossings, post-flood trail repairs, staircases, signage, kiosks, and trail standards. This work spans several individual projects with the City of Bellevue.