VASA Park Resort
Your Summer Starts Here
As the days grow longer and the lake begins to sparkle under the spring sun, there's no better place to welcome the season than Vasa Park Resort. Nestled on the shores of beautiful Lake Sammamish, our 15-acre park is a beloved gathering place for families, friends, and community. From sun-soaked afternoons on the beach to picnics under the evergreens, summer at Vasa Park is all about connection, tradition, and fun.
Whether you're here for swimming, boating, weddings, family reunions, or just a peaceful moment by the water, Vasa Park is where memories are made. Welcome back. Welcome summer. Welcome to Vasa.
For 2026 Summer reservations please call us direct at 425.746.3260 or email us at office@vasaparkresort.org.
Fall/Winter Office Hours: 10am-4pm Monday-Friday
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.
Valborg 2026
Event Date: May 3rd 2026 | 4pm - 8pm
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:
Join us at Vasa Park Resort on May 3rd at 4pm as we come together to celebrate our cherished Nordic tradition. Valborg, marks the transition from the long, dark winter into the promise of spring. In Sweden and across the Nordic countries, Valborg is a celebration for all ages, filled with traditional songs, festive outdoor activities, food, and community spirit.
We’ll have kids activities like Dala horse painting starting at 4pm. Then at 6pm we’ll light a large bonfire to symbolically welcome the warmth and brightness of the new season.
Whether it’s the crackling of the flames, the laughter of children, or the sight of spring’s first blooms, Valborg is a time to reconnect with nature, with neighbors, and with the hopeful energy of the season.
Come celebrate spring the Nordic way—everyone is welcome!
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.