Your Summer Starts Here

Summer is in full swing at Vasa Park Resort, and there's no better place to spend a day on beautiful Lake Sammamish. Whether you're looking to relax on the beach, cool off with a swim, launch & beach your boat, paddle the lake, enjoy a family picnic, or simply soak up the sunshine, Vasa Park offers something for everyone.

Our 15-acre waterfront park features sandy beaches, swimming areas, kayak and paddleboard rentals, picnic shelters, open green spaces, and stunning lake views. From family outings and reunions to weddings, company picnics, and weekend adventures, Vasa Park is where summer memories are made.

Gather your family, invite your friends, and make the most of the season at Vasa Park Resort. We look forward to welcoming you this summer.

For 2026 summer reservations, please call 425.746.3260 or email office@vasaparkresort.org.

Park Hours: 9am-8pm | Lifeguards on Duty 11am-7pm

VASA Park Resort

Entrance sign for Vasa Park with a list of the associated cities and a small welcome sign, surrounded by flowers and trees.
A lakeside scene with a wooden dock, white Adirondack chair, and small white picnic table on a sandy beach, overlooking a calm lake under a partly cloudy sky with mountains in the distance.

About 100 years ago, a group of Swedish immigrants in Seattle looked for a farm to buy in order to build a retirement home and have a place where they could learn English and get together with fellow countrymen. They found a 36-acre tract on the western side of Lake Sammamish east of the city. Eight lodges of the Vasa Order banded together and purchased the land in 1926; within a year, it became Vasa Park, today one of the oldest private parks in the Seattle area.

The Swedish community took great pride in the park. The larger ballroom on the east side of the park was erected in 1929. In an alcove, there is a reminder of the homeland, a ceiling painting with rosemaling, featuring cherubs and garlands.

Today, Vasa Park Resort is an ideal setting for the public to enjoy birthday parties, picnics, and family reunions.

A large event hall decorated for a wedding reception with long banquet tables set with floral centerpieces, candles, and place settings. The hall has a high wooden ceiling with string lights, and a spacious, open floor plan with natural light coming through windows.
Outdoor picnic area by a lake with tents, picnic tables, trees, and people enjoying a sunny day.

100th Anniversary Midsommar at Vasa Park Resort

Event Date: June 28th 2026 | 9am - 6pm

Location: Vasa Park Resort | 3560 West Lake Sammamish Parkway SE Bellevue, WA 98008

Price: Members: Free, Non-Members: $10 per adult (13 and Up), $5 per child (3-12), Infants Free

Event Description:

Celebrate 100 years of Midsommar at Vasa Park! Maypole, Pony Rides, Bounce Houses, Axe Throwing, Food Trucks, & more on Lake Sammamish!

Join us on Sunday, June 28 from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM as we celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Vasa Park Resort with a full day of tradition, community, and unforgettable summer fun on the shores of Lake Sammamish. This once-in-a-century milestone brings together the best of our Nordic heritage and family-friendly festivities, making it the perfect event for all ages.

The day begins at 9:00 AM with our beloved Swedish pancake breakfast, a longtime Vasa tradition and guest favorite. Starting at 11:00 AM, enjoy a variety of food and drink trucks offering something for everyone, followed by the vibrant and joyful maypole wrapping ceremony at 12:00 PM. Throughout the afternoon, the park will be filled with entertainment and activities including bounce houses, axe throwing, the Dizzy Bus, face painting, pony rides, a balloon twister, and a Viking ship on display on the lake. Guests can also enjoy free Sea-Doo rides, classic games like egg toss and kids activities, Bingo, and more surprises throughout the day.

Whether you're here to celebrate tradition, enjoy the lakefront, or spend a memorable day with family and friends, this 100th anniversary celebration is not to be missed as we honor the past and look ahead to the next century at Vasa Park Resort.

All proceeds from Midsommar go towards Vasa Day Camp.

Three young boys wearing blue Vasa Day Camp T-shirts and sunglasses, standing with their arms around each other outdoors in front of green foliage.

Investing in Our Future, Rooted in Tradition

Vasa Park has a long and cherished history of welcoming young campers each summer to explore, play, and grow. For generations, Vasa Day Camp has been a vibrant part of our mission—helping kids build lifelong friendships while staying connected to nature and Nordic traditions. Our youth programs are more than just summer fun—they are the cornerstone of our community and the heart of our nonprofit. Learn more about how we're shaping the next generation of Vasa leaders.