Parks
Luther Burbank Park covers 77 acres (310,000 m2) of land and has 0.75 miles (1.2 km) of waterfront. The park has a public boat dock and fishing pier, a swimming beach, an amphitheater, tennis courts, barbecues and picnic facilities, and an off-leash dog area.[17] The city assumed maintenance of the park on January 1, 2003 from King County, which had purchased the park land in 1969.[18]The Aubrey Davis Park is atop the I-90 tunnel entrances. This park has softball fields, tennis courts, basketball courts, picnic shelters, and the Freeway Sculpture Park. Due to its location atop the I-90 tunnel, the park is also locally referred to as "The Lid." [19] [20]
Pioneer Park covers 113 acres (0.46 km2) and has equestrian, bicycle, and hiking trails.[21] Deane's Children Park, also known as "Dragon Park", is a small park with playground equipment.[22]
Clarke Beach is located at the south end of Mercer Island and is home to the annual polar bear swim on New Year's Day.
Mercer Island also has many smaller parks maintained by the city, some of which have waterfront access.
Sister cities
Mercer Island's sister city, as designated by Sister Cities International, is Thonon-les-Bains, France.[23][24]Annual events
- Mercer Island is focal to annual performances by the Blue Angels during Seattle's summer Seafair celebration.
- Summer Celebration is a celebration once a year on the weekend after the 4th of July. The celebration ends with fireworks.[25]
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Luther Burbank Park
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Keewaydin Clubhouse
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Luther Burbank Park docks
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Luther Burbank School
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