Enatai Bellevue, WA

Since the neighborhood of Enatai overlooks Lake Washington from the western slopes of Bellevue, waterfront homes and property can be found in this neighborhood.

So you ask? How did this neighborhood get its name? A ferry run called the Enatai once ran between Seattle and Bellevue. The ferry run is now closed but the name Enatai was kept for the neighborhood. Enatai now connects to Seattle via the I-90 corridor and bridges spanning Lake Washington.

There is a great park in Enatai, it is actually underneath a part of the I-90 bridge. In the summer, you can rent kayaks and launch from the park. The address is: 3519 108th Avenue SE. It's advisable to contact Cascade Canoe and Kayak (boat rentals), 425-430-0111 just before heading out on a hot sunny day in the summer, since they can run out of kayaks and boats. For picnic reservations, call: 425-452-6914. Hours: Dawn to dusk Amenities include swimming, a dock, boat house, picnic area, restrooms, and canoe and kayak rentals in warm weather. Lifeguards are on-duty late June through Labor Day.
Directions: From I-90, take Bellevue Way exit north. Turn left on 108th Avenue SE. Parking in lot under overpass and further east down Lake Street.