One of the busiest parks and beaches in Kirkland, Marina Park has it all. Boat docks and marina rental space, Argosy Cruises has a kiosk to board for water excursions, vast open space for families to lay out and play in the water. Great beach for families with low tide water access for little ones to play. There is a large cabana for getting out of the sun in the summer and available for rental space for events. Shopping and area restaurants share the same parking lot. Summer time also brings a concert series to Marina Park as well as a huge 4th of July fireworks show.
Part pea patch and part park, families enjoy twice the fun at Kirkland's Tot Lot Park & Pea Patch. Half the area is a community pea patch, where families can grow a garden full of their favorite vegetables in a pesticide-free zone. On the other half is a park with playground and swings. Also included is a jungle gym in the shape of a truck to tie both in together with the farming theme. The park is located on 9th Avenue at 1st Street.
One of the busiest parks and beaches in Kirkland, Marina Park has it all. Boat docks and marina rental space, Argosy Cruises has a kiosk to board for water excursions, vast open space for families to lay out and play in the water. Great beach for families with low tide water access for little ones to play. There is a large cabana for getting out of the sun in the summer and available for rental space for events. Shopping and area restaurants share the same parking lot. Summer time also brings a concert series to Marina Park as well as a huge 4th of July fireworks show.
Christ Church of Kirkland started as a home ministry and has grown to its current location. There are many avenues of worship, including youth, children and adult ministries, along with Thursday night home group bible study. Also part of the church is the school Christ Church Academy, as well as the School of Prophetic Arts for dance and other art forms. Outreach ministries are also available, such as Kingdom Medical Missions International, which travels the continent bringing health and medicine to those in need.
Lake Washington Parent Toddler Group (LWTG) is a non-profit parenting education cooperative program sponsored by the Lake Washington Institute of Technology. The group has been serving Eastside families since 1980. The mission of their program is to promote the development of knowledge and skills for strong and healthy families. Parents who join become students of Lake Washington Institute of Technology and will receive college credit as they attend the semi-structured classes with their child.
South Rose Hill Park is a hidden treasure neighborhood park just off NE 72nd St. On a main street but tucked away, families can enjoy picnics, playground, jungle gym and basketball court. Plenty of room to move around and enjoy a taste of the outdoors right in the middle of a busy neighborhood.
Kirkland's Seventh Day Adventist Church has served Kirkland for several decades. Pastor Philip Lizzi leads services Saturday mornings. Other ministries include adult, senior and youth programs, Vacation Bible School every summer for kids and a clothing bank for those in need. There is also a school for kindergarten through eighth grade.
The King County Library in Kingsgate has a great selection of books, periodicals, computers and programs for all. A parking lot solely for the library makes for easy access to the building, so you can spend more time in the library and less time looking for a parking space. Programs include children's story time and writing workshops.
Worshiping together since 1959, Lake Washington United Methodist Church focuses on the family and surrounding community. Pastor Kelly Dahlman-Oeth leads Sunday service at 10am and church groups include children, youth and adult groups. Music is a large part of the church with choir and musicians leading hymns. There are many services designed to help members get the most out of their worship including greeters who welcome members upon arrival Sunday mornings, worship crying rooms for families with little ones and wireless hearing aids and large print hymnals for use during the service.
The Kirkland Fraternal Order of Eagles is a private club, part of a national network. The focus is on community service and fun. Many local charities benefit from the fund-raising efforts, including the Boys and Girls Club, Fred Hutchison Cancer Center and Hope Link.
The lounge is open in the evenings, and the restaurant is open Fridays and during special events such as the Saint Patrick's Day party. Fundraiser breakfast and dinners as well as other events are held throughout the year.
To join, you must have a sponsor. There are two sides of membership: the full voting or the non-voting auxilary option. Please call for details on membership.
Located at the north end of Lake Washington Blvd, David E. Brink Park is the ideal beach to sit, relax and take in the view. There's lots of grass for picnics and family outing as well as a walkway to docks and Lake Washington.
An expansive beach with lots of room for socializing and family time, Houghton Beach has been a mainstay on Lake Washington's Blvd for years. There are tons of places to picnic and lay out, playground, volleyball area, food and docks for jumping in the water or sunbathing. Dogs are welcome.
Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) is the service used by real estate companies to post property listings. Established in 1984, approximately 24,000 real estate brokers and agents are part of Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Based in Kirkland, MLS encompasses 21 counties in Western and Central Washington. For anyone looking for a home or condo, MLS provides the details and listings to view.
Eastside Christian Fellowship is about community. It has weekly sermons, adult and kids classes and communion. Once a month there's a meet and greet in between worship and teaching. Pastor Dave Parker leads services Sundays 10am at Rose Hill Junior High at 13505 NE 75th Street. Enter through the main entrance and you will be greeted by a church member, take a left and enter the worship center. Weekly Bible study groups are held at the Eastside Christian Fellowship main location.
McAuliffe Park is like two parks in one. On one side is a large open grass field with lots of room to spread out and have fun. Picnic benches either under the large tree for shade or in the open air give great options for eating. However, no dogs are allowed on this side. The other side is geared toward family fun with more open space for the family and for dogs to run. It also has a playground and swing set.
Basic Beginnings is a Kirkland-based organization dedicated to helping children with autism and other special needs to develop social skills and gain independence. The organization offers a program called Camp Friendship, pairing children with typical neurotypical peer volunteers to build relationship and learn how to socialize. It also has another program called Teens Rock, which is designed to teach teens basic life skills. Visit its website for program, staff and registration information.
