Juanita Beach Pop-up Off-leash Dog Park Extended Through the Summer

Published on June 29, 2021

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Joy Johnston
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KIRKLAND, Wash. – The City of Kirkland announced that the Pop-up Off-leash Dog Park at Juanita Beach Park will remain operational throughout the summer.  The City will continue to host the two additional Pop-up Off-Leash Dog Parks this summer: one at Heritage Park in July and one at Snyder’s Corner in August.

“We are very pleased with the community’s response to the pop-up parks,” said Parks and Community Services Director Lynn Zwaagstra. “Due to the overwhelming positive feedback and popularity of the pop-up dog park at Juanita Beach Park, we have decided to keep this location open until the end of the summer.

The Pop-up Off-Leash Dog Parks are temporary programs and are planned to only last through August 2021. Existing off-leash dog areas are located at Jasper's Dog Park (11225 NE 120th Street) and Edith Moulton Park (108th Ave NE and NE 137th St). Find more information about Off-Leash Dog Areas on the City’s website.

We invite you to share your feedback at at www.kirklandwa.gov/ourkirkland. Additionally, the City of Kirkland is currently updating its Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan which is a six-year guide and strategic plan for managing and enhancing park and recreation services. 

“We want to hear how you want to play in Kirkland, whether with friends, family, or four-legged companions," said Kirkland City Councilmember Kelli Curtis. “Throughout 2021, we will be hosting focus groups, interviews, community workshops and survey opportunities so that, as a community, we can imagine the future of Kirkland’s parks, recreation and open spaces, including off-leash dog areas.” 

The PROS Plan provides a vision for Kirkland’s park and recreation system and establishes a path forward for providing high quality, community-driven parks, trails, open spaces and recreational opportunities. Learn more at www.kirklandwa.gov/PlayItForward.

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