Park Board Mission

The Park Board is established by City Council to act in an advisory capacity on issues pertaining to Parks and Community Services.

The mission of the Park Board shall be to provide advice and assistance to the Department of Parks and Community Services (PCS) and City Council in order to ensure the effective provision of Parks and Community Services programs and facilities to the residents of the City of Kirkland. Serve as a liaison between the City and the community.

In the process of achieving its mission, the Park Board shall:

• Be knowledgeable about existing PCS programs and facilities throughout the city;

• Review the department’s Comprehensive Park, Recreation and Open Space Plan, Capital Improvement Program and other pertinent planning documents and become familiar with them;

• Review policy related reports prepared by the staff of PCS and provide input on them;

• Serve as a liaison by seeking public input on matters relevant to the provision of recreation services, especially in areas where levels of service could be impacted;

• Assist with planning for park, program and facility additions and improvements required as a result of growth in the community and recommend ways and means for accommodating such demands;

• Meet on an as-needed basis with volunteer groups, neighborhood and civic organizations to determine community-wide recreation needs and assist in identifying strategic solutions; and

• Undertake other assignments as requested by City Council.