Salmon runs at Kelsey Creek at Mercer Slough fish ladder (Bellevue) — live counts
Kelsey Creek at Mercer Slough fish ladder (Bellevue): Visitor Center (MSEEC) open daily 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Winters House open Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Blueberry Farm operates mid-June through mid-September 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Ranger-led canoe trips Saturdays and Sundays Memorial Day to Labor Day 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Mercer Slough Nature Park is a 320-acre wetland in Bellevue featuring wooden boardwalks, shaded pathways, and trails through lush vegetation. Visitors can hike, canoe, pick blueberries seasonally, visit the Environmental Education Center, tour the historic Winters House, and observe wildlife.
Sources: web research
Details
- Hours
- Visitor Center (MSEEC) open daily 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Winters House open Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Blueberry Farm operates mid-June through mid-September 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Ranger-led canoe trips Saturdays and Sundays Memorial Day to Labor Day 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
- Fees
- None
- Parking
- Approximately 22 parking spaces at MSEEC; approximately 33 parking spaces at Winters House; overflow parking available at Blueberry Farm and South Bellevue Park and Ride
- Website
- https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/mercer-slough-nature-park-trails
- Notes
- Free guided nature walks given every Saturday at 2:00 PM from the Visitor Center. Boardwalks can be slippery even with traction tape. Check City of Bellevue website for seasonal updates on Blueberry Farm operations.
Common questions
- Are salmon runs active at Kelsey Creek at Mercer Slough fish ladder (Bellevue) right now?
- Kelsey Creek at Mercer Slough fish ladder (Bellevue) is open Visitor Center (MSEEC) open daily 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Winters House open Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Blueberry Farm operates mid-June through mid-September 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Ranger-led canoe trips Saturdays and Sundays Memorial Day to Labor Day 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
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