Luther Burbank Park

2040 84th Avenue Southeast

Located on the northeast end of Mercer Island, Luther Burbank Park features spectacular views of Lake Washington, and has facilities for several water-based activities, including swimming, boating and fishing.

Luther Burbank is a large park of 73 acres with three-quarters of a mile of Lake Washington waterfront. Much of the park has been left undeveloped to foster a variety of wildlife, including 135 species of birds, 50 species of waterfowl, raccoons, beaver, muskrats, tree frogs and rabbits. Many of these animals live in the wetlands that occupy the north and south ends of the park.

Amenities at Luther Burbank include:

• A large children's play area with swings, new play structures, and a zipline
• An off-leash dog area at the north end of the park.
• Group picnic areas, available for rental
• Three tennis courts
• Public boat dock
• Public fishing pier
• Swimming beach (No lifeguards on duty. Swim at your own risk.)
• An Amphitheater, available for rental
• Limited car parking. Sorry, no bus parking available at either the north or south parking lots.
• Walking Trails Luther Burbank Park Trail Map​

Luther Burbank Park Trail Map

More information:
Rental Fees
Picnic Areas
History of Luther Burbank Park
More about Luther Burbank, the man

Luther Burbank Park Master Plan

Approximately 15 public hearings, small group discussions, meetings, workshops, Town Halls and City Council meetings have taken place to solicit the community's ideas and thoughts.

A community visioning exercise preceded the master planning process and resulted in the development of 15 "Design Guidelines" that provided a planning framework for the park master planning effort. This extensive park planning process resulted in a Preferred Concept Design.

On April 17, 2006 the Mercer Island City Council adopted the Luther Burbank Master Plan. The Master Plan includes a map graphic and written report detailing the new park elements as well as cost allowances for the probable construction of the improvements.