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Matthews Beach is a popular place for families and beachgoers as well as a great access point for kayaking on Lake Washington.
A kayaker launches from Matthews Beach on Lake Washington.
Houses line the banks of Lake Washington.
Ducks swim in Lake Washington near Denny Park.
A man reads at Denny Park, one of the many parks along the shores of Lake Washington.
A kayak sits on the shores of Lake Washington at Denny Park.
A kayaker launches from Denny Park on Lake Washington.
Boats and houses line the shores of Lake Washington.
A seaplane takes off from Lake Washington.
Canadian Geese gather near Matthews Beach on Lake Washington.