It is named after John G. Matthews , who had his homestead on the site in the 1880s .
The entirely residential neighborhood abuts Lake Washington and includes Matthews Beach , a seasonally popular city park with the largest freshwater swimming beach in the city .
Matthews Beach is named after John G. Matthews , who had his homestead on the site in the 1880s .
The entirely residential neighborhood abuts Lake Washington and includes Matthews Beach , a seasonally popular city park with the largest freshwater swimming beach in the city .