The Park Planning and Development division is responsible for park development planning, facility design, land acquisition, capital projects, construction management, grant preparation, and long-range strategic policy planning for Kirkland's parks. The City's Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) Plan serves as a six-year guide and strategic plan for managing and enhancing park and recreation services.
We are currently working on a variety of projects to improve Kirkland's green space. A summation of monthly progress on each of our current projects can be reviewed in our Monthly Reports.
Review Monthly Reports
2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program(PDF, 532KB) , adopted December 2024
More information on Capital Improvement Projects
Park Development Plans (formerly known as Master Plans) are comprehensive documents for the development of parks in Kirkland. Below is a list of complete plans that you can review for our active and recently completed projects.
2022 Parks, Recreation, & Open Space Plan (PROS Plan)
The Parks and Community Services Department also conducts studies to evaluate parks and services.
Jodie Galvan Interim Park Planning and Development Manager 425.587.3305 jgalvan@kirklandwa.gov
Public input is a critical piece of park planning and development. There are many ways to provide feedback or actionable insights to the City of Kirkland.
King County Lake Swimming Beach Data Program