Clarke Beach is located near the South End of the Island. It is known as the "locals beach." A short trail connects a…More large parking lot to a grassy meadow that offers picnic benches and grills, and then descends to the beach below. There are several sheltered areas for picnicing and grassy areas to sunbathe, as well as two fishing piers.</p> <p>A large area of the beach is protected by a wake barrier, providing swimmers with a natural wading pool that is popular with children.</p>

Groveland Beach is Mercer Island's largest westward-facing public beach, with plenty of light brown sand for lounging…More around or a sand volleyball court on the south end of the beach and two swimming piers for more active beachgoers.</p> <p>The afternoon/evening sunshine typically draws a younger crowd during summer months, but it's very-family friendly. Fishing and hand-carried, non-motorized boating are also permitted with limitations.</p> <p>Like Clarke Beach, the park also features a shaded playground above the beach including swings and a children's jungle gym/play structure and a (much smaller) parking lot.</p> <p>A shaded barbecue area and picnic tables are available, and the park can be reserved by permit for large events.</p>