Matthews Beach Park
| Matthews Beach park | |
|---|---|
| Matthews Beach | |
Lake Washington as seen from Matthews Beach | |
| Type | Urban park |
| Location | Seattle, Washington |
| Coordinates | 47°41′48″N 122°16′24″W / 47.6966°N 122.2733°W |
| Area | 22 acres (0.089 km2) |
| Created | 1951 |
| Operated by | City of Seattle |
| Status | Open year round |
| Website | www.seattle.gov/parks/park_detail.asp?id=347 |
Matthews Beach Park is a 22-acre (0.9 km2) park in the Matthews Beach neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. It is a popular swimming beach in the summer, although it is also open during winter months.
The park also hosts an annual "Polar Bear Plunge" sponsored by Seattle Parks and Recreation on New Year's Day.