Submit a Recreation Program Proposal

Step 1.Complete the Recreation Program Proposal Form

Online Recreation Program Proposal Form

All organizations contracting with the City of Kirkland to provide youth programs are required to abide by the City of Kirkland Parks and Community Services Department Child Safety Policy. In addition, all organizations must have robust documented policies that substantially align with the Department's Youth Program Safety Standards listed below. Organizations can assess their alignment with City standards using the Contractor Assessment Matrix listed below.

• Kirkland Youth Program Safety Standards(PDF, 225KB)
• Youth Safety Standards Contractor Assessment Matrix(XLSX, 22KB)

Step 2.We will review your proposal

• Staff will review your completed Recreation Program Proposal Form.
• We have to balance our current offerings, schedule, and facility availability, and we may not always have capacity to take on new programs. 
• If staff have capacity to further explore your proposal, we will contact you. 

Step 1.Understand the requirements

• This form is for Instructors/Businesses who'd like to enter into a revenue-sharing partnership with the City of Kirkland's Parks and Community Services Department's Recreation Division.
• All organizations contracting with the City of Kirkland to provide youth programs are required to abide by the City of Kirkland Parks and Community Services Department Child Safety Policy. In addition, all organizations must have robust documented policies that substantially align with the Department's Youth Program Safety Standards. Organizations can assess their alignment with City standards using the Contractor Assessment Matrix.
  • Kirkland Youth Program Safety Standards(PDF, 225KB)
  • Youth Safety Standards Contractor Assessment Matrix(XLSX, 22KB)

Step 2.Download, print, and complete

• Download the Recreation Program Proposal pdf(PDF, 166KB), print, and complete.
• If you are unable to print the pdf, a blank form will be available at the Kirkland Teen Union Building (KTUB), North Kirkland Community Center, Peter Kirk Community Center, or the Parks Office at City Hall.

• To receive a paper form by mail, please give our office a call at 425-587-3330.

Step 3.Submit the completed Form

• You have one of three ways to submit your completed Form along with any supplemental information you'd like us to review.

1. Email eParks@kirklandwa.gov
2. Mail to Kirkland City Hall - Parks, 123 5th Avenue  Kirkland, WA 98033
3. Hand-deliver to one of the locations below during regular business hours (Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM).
   • Kirkland City Hall  (Parks and Community Services office in the lower lobby) - 123 5th Avenue, Kirkland, WA 98033
   • Kirkland Teen Union Building - 348 Kirkland Avenue, Kirkland, WA 98033
   • North Kirkland Community Center - 12421 103rd Avenue NE, Kirkland, WA 98034
   • Peter Kirk Community Center - 352 Kirkland Avenue, Kirkland, WA 98033

Step 4.We will review your proposal

• Staff will review your completed Recreation Program Proposal Form.
• We have to balance our current offerings, schedule, and facility availability, and we may not always have capacity to take on new programs.
• If staff have capacity to further explore your proposal, we will contact you.