Administration
This division handles all of the basic policy planning, budget preparation and tracking, and provides staff support to the Park Board.
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Parks Maintenance
This division is responsible for grounds and structural maintenance of 38 parks totaling over 511 acres. In addition, this division maintains the City Cemetery, public art, Heritage Hall and the grounds of the Kirkland Performance Center, Senior Center, Teen Union Building, and Library. This division is also responsible for operations and repairs of the swimming pool, docks, moorage, ball fields, boat launch, and other repair and construction projects. The division administers the City-School Partnership program, donations program; parks volunteer program, and scheduling functions of all park space and various property management functions.
One of the 2009-2010 budget reductions made by the Parks and Community Services Department was eliminating the watering of lawn areas in 18 Neighborhood and 5 Community parks. (a savings of $40,000 per year) The exceptions to this will be all playfield turf areas, landscape beds that contain shrubs, plants & trees(significant investments we don't want to lose) and waterfront parks that can be irrigated with natural lake water. This was a very difficult decision to make but unfortunately a necessary one. If you have any questions or comments please contact Jason Filan @ 425-587-3341 or by email at jfilan@ci.kirkland.wa.us
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Recreation & Community Services
This division provides year-round recreation opportunities, special events, and enrichment programs to the community. The division is responsible for the operation of the North Kirkland Community Center, the Peter Kirk Community Center, the Peter Kirk Pool, Waverly, and Houghton Beaches, and is the liaison between the City and Kirkland Performance Center, Highland Center for Specialized Recreation, and the Kirkland Teen Union Building.
The Community Services division is also responsible for the Youth and Family Services program, which includes providing staff support to the Youth Council, Human Services Advisory Committee, and the Senior Council. These programs seek to enhance the quality of life for the citizens in the community. The Youth Council provides an opportunity for youth to be involved in their community. The Human Services Advisory Committee works with the agencies in the delivery of crisis intervention, stabilization, and prevention services for various human service needs. The Senior Council mission is to recognize the value and contributions seniors bring to our community, maintain and improve the quality of life for Kirkland residents age 50+ by identifying their concerns, advocating for their needs, and creating programs that advance their well-being.
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Parks Planning & Development
This division is responsible for park master planning and facility design, land acquisition, capital projects, and construction management, grant preparation, and long range strategic policy planning for Parks. This division also manages volunteer park ranger programs.
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