5 Bellevue Beaches Staff Lifeguards Through Labor Day

BELLEVUE, WA — Lifeguards will remain on-duty at five Bellevue parks through Labor Day, the city announced Wednesday. Swim areas at Entai, Chism, Clyde, Newcastle Beach and Meydenbauer Bay will be staffed seven days a week, between noon at 7 p.m.

Chesterfield Park, a smaller park with less activity, will not have lifeguards.

According to the city, visitors are not required to wear face coverings while swimming but should wear them at other times when they are unable to stay at least six feet away from others. Beach lifeguards are not required to wear masks while sitting in lifeguard chairs, which are elevated, to allow them to communicate with visitors.

Playgrounds, sports courts and picnic sites remain closed until further notice, due to public health recommendations. Parks, trails and beaches are open for activities that allow for proper physical distancing.

Review best practices for public parks and trails on the city of Bellevue's website.