Community Profile

Summary

Sammamish is a suburban community situated on the shores and hilly terrain east of Lake Sammamish in Washington state. The natural environment includes approximately 10 miles of Lake Sammamish shoreline, wetlands, streams, two other lakes, and several parks with many hiking trails. Sammamish borders a King County 640-acre passive use park. Wildlife seen in the community include black bears, bobcats, coyotes, black-tail deer, beavers, and numerous bird and fish species. The Community Wildlife Habitat team includes Parks Commissioners, Washington Native Plant stewards, Wildlife Habitat stewards, stormwater stewards, and Eastside Audubon Society members.