Redmond blends the elements you want from an urban environment with the things you usually miss when you move downtown. There’s plentiful dining, shopping, and recreation with outdoor space and access to nature.
LIFE IN DOWNTOWN REDMOND
Person-Powered Neighborhood
With an accessible downtown and rich bicycle infrastructure, Redmond residents love going on foot or bike.
Walk
Bike
Slow down with a stroll down the Sammamish River to “hydrate” at Post Doc Brewing before continuing to meander through Marymoor Park or pick up the pace with a paddle from Luke McRedmond Landing and refuel with burgers at Tipsy Cow. Whatever you’re after, find it in Redmond.
RECREATION & DINING
SPORTS
Test your skills on water, air, or land with canoe landings, fishing docks, skate parks, golf courses, and sports fields alike within five miles from home at Luke McRedmond Landing, Edge Skate Park, Willows Run Golf Complex, and Grass Lawn Park.
SHOPPING
Browse all your favorite brands and discover new ones at the outdoor Redmond Town Center plaza and indoor The Village at Totem Lake mall for shopping options in any weather.
DINING
Sample a different cuisine and restaurant every night in an incredibly multicultural food landscape. Find a new favorite, family-owned spot and become a regular or order in and enjoy all that Redmond has to offer from the comfort of your couch.
COMMUNITY
PET FORWARD
Cats and dogs alike thrive in the Redmond community with plentiful spots to walk including Marymoor Park’s 40-acre off-leash area and local businesses dedicated to their care.
HAVE A DOG?
Visit Jax Dog Drop for doggy daycare, training classes, boarding services, and self-wash bathing.
HAVE A CAT?
Visit The Whole Cat for boarding and grooming including nail trims, brushing, and specialized bathing. If you only wish you had a cat, visit the attached cat cafe to visit with their adoptable residents.
COMMUNITY GARDENING
Marymoor Community Garden Association in Marymoor Park oversees over 200 plots for gardeners to grow their own crops. Test your green thumb and help maintain several food bank gardens to donate fresh, organic produce locally.
ANNUAL EVENTS
From the summer’s Derby Days festival and Rockin’ on the River concerts to winter’s Redmond Lights displays, attend recurring and on-off events throughout the year to intermingle with the community at-large.
TRANSPORTATION
Traveling throughout Redmond is easy whether you’re on foot, bike, bus, or car. Go Redmond provides support and incentives to explore alternative transportation, including for kids with the School Pool program.
POWER TO THE PEDALERS
Nicknamed the “Bicycle Capital of the Northwest,” Redmond has dedicated bike lanes along several major roads and the paved Redmond Central Connector for comfortable, convenient travel on bike.
EXPANDING EAST LINK LIGHT RAIL
Sound Transit Light Rail is currently under construction in Southeast and Downtown Redmond. Once complete, the extension will provide fast, frequent connections from Redmond to Bellevue, Seattle, and the rest of the region.
WALK IT OUT
Whether it’s for a commute or for fun, Redmond makes walking more than viable, but enjoyable with a thoughtful pedestrian-forward design and ample trails including Sammamish River Trail and Redmond Central Connector.
NEW COMMUTER?
New to Traveling via Transit?
New riders can apply for a free $25 ORCA card from Go Redmond to encourage them to explore their transit options.
EMPLOYMENT
Redmond is rich with icons of the tech industry including Microsoft’s Redmond Woods Campus and Nintendo’s American Headquarters. Commutes to these, and other, major employers are so short you’re free to sneak in some extra time on the deck with your morning coffee
OUR FOODIE FAVORITES
FOR A WAKE UP
SoulFood Coffee House
5 minutes on foot
An artistic coffeehouse brewing fresh cafe drinks throughout the day and hosting live singer/songwriters in the evenings for extra inspiration either way.
FOR THE MORNING AFTER
Village Square Cafe
6 minutes on foot
A 1940s-themed diner serving every classic breakfast favorite from griddle-goldened pancakes to Tillamook ice cream shakes sure to revive you anytime.
FOR A WORKING LUNCH
The British Pantry
3 minutes on foot
A long-standing bakery since 1978, they craft classic British pastries and serve lunch Monday through Wednesday for a strong start to the week.
FOR A MID-DAY PICK-ME-UP
Hoffman’s Fine Cakes
7 minutes on foot
An European-style bakery serving delicate cakes and light lunches including a rotating monthly cake flavor that gives you an excuse to visit often.
FOR A FRIEND'S NIGHT OUT
The Matador
8 minutes on foot
A lively, Mexican restaurant located in a historic Bill Brown building that was once a saloon. Now, they serve street-style tacos alongside house cocktails.
FOR A DATE
Sages Restaurant
1 minute on foot
An intimate, Italian restaurant serving family recipes including melt-in-your-mouth potato gnocchi that dares you to order anything else next time.
FOR A CASUAL MEET-UP
Mac & Jack’s Brewery
8 minutes by car
A plucky brewery born in co-founder Jack’s garage in 1993. Since, they’ve scaled up the operation in a converted transmission repair shop where they brew and serve.
FOR AN EVENING TREAT
Molly Moon’s Homemade Ice Cream
7 minutes on foot
A regional favorite for ice cream flavors ranging from classic to creative with ingredients sourced from the Pacific Northwest.
