The process of allocating field space considers many factors. Allocating field reservations is based on the Athletic Field Use Policy, starting with tier levels and appropriateness of use.
Field use applicant priority consideration is as follows:
- First Tier
- City of Kirkland and LWSD programs and events*
- Second Tier (Local non-profit league use)
- Youth Recreational
- Youth Select
- Adult
- Third Tier (Non-local, non-profit league use)
- Youth Recreational
- Youth Select
- Adult
- Fourth Tier
- Non-profit youth clinics and camps
- For-profit organizations
* Per the City-School Partnership Agreement between the City of Kirkland and Lake Washington School District, LWSD-sponsored programs have priority for the use of District-owned fields and athletic facilities. District programs and activities have the right to preempt other users upon giving advance notice, except in extraordinary circumstances when advance notice is not possible.
City-sponsored programs have priority for the use of City-owned fields and athletic facilities. City programs and activities have the right to preempt other users upon giving advance notice, except in extraordinary circumstances when advance notice is not possible.
While every effort will be made to schedule field use at the fields, times and dates requested, there is no guarantee all requests will be accommodated.
Other Considerations:
In additional to the tier levels, the Athletic Field Use Coordinator will consider applications based on:
- Safety and appropriate use of fields
- Diversity of sport, participant gender and age
There are no seasonal or field use priorities in order to allow flexibility and encourage trending, developing sports. Late applications will be considered after the allocation process is complete, on a first come, first-served basis.
For use of an athletic field for a special event, please visit the City of Kirkland website for Special Events page for more information.