College Heights Park

Tucked into a quiet stretch of Bellevue, this neighborhood park is the kind of place locals actually use on a regular basis — not just for the kids, but for themselves too. The sandbox keeps the little ones (roughly 2 to 12) busy while adults take a lap or two on the paved walking path, which is lit up at night if you’re squeezing in an evening walk. The open grass field is big enough for pickup games or just letting a dog run, and yes, it’s pet-friendly. Benches, parking, nothing fancy — but that’s kind of the point.