Kirkland Parks and Community Services

09/02/2026

🏀 Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2026–2027 Youth Basketball League! 🏀

The City of Kirkland is excited to welcome players back to the court for another fun season! Whether your child is just getting started or returning for another season, our league offers a positive, inclusive environment focused on teamwork, sportsmanship, and basketball fundamentals.

📣 League Details
🏀 Grades 3–6 | Girls & Boys Leagues
📅 Season: November–March
🏋️ Practices begin the week of November 30
🏆 Games begin January 9 (no game February 13)
🏫 Teams formed by grade, gender league preference, and nearest LWSD elementary school
🤝 Buddy & coach requests accepted, but not guaranteed
💰 $168 for Kirkland residents | $202 for non-residents

⏰ Register early—teams fill fast!
Registration closes November 4, 2026.

👉 Register now: https://tinyurl.com/a2pccjac
📞 Questions? Call 425-587-3336

Let’s get your young athlete on the court! 🏀🙌

09/02/2026

Love parks? Love your community? Become a Green Kirkland Steward!

Help restore natural areas, lead volunteer projects, and share your love of green spaces, right here in Kirkland. Our next Green Kirkland Steward Orientation starts this September!

Orientation is free, open to all, and consists of three sessions:
1️⃣ Program Overview - Wed, Sept 23 online via Zoom
2️⃣ Field Training - Sat, Sept 26 in person in a Kirkland Park
3️⃣ Site Management - Wed, Sept 30 online via Zoom

Learn more and sign up on the Green Kirkland Partnership website: www.greenkirkland.org

09/01/2026

As of 9/1/26: Water quality staff from the King County tested the water at Houghton Beach Park this week and notified the City that the waters were safe for swimming 🏊and recreational use!!! 🎉

09/01/2026

ORCA Card Services Pop-Up Event at Peter Kirk Community Center next week!

📅 Wednesday, September 9 from 1:30pm-3:30pm

The METRO team will be on-site at the Peter Kirk Community Center to assist with Regional reduced Fare Permits, Adult ORCA cards, replacing lost or damaged cards, adding fare value to existing ORCA cards, to answer questions and more.

📍Peter Kirk Community Center, 352 Kirkland Ave, 98033

08/31/2026

Get ready for your dog to make a splash! The City of Kirkland’s sixth annual See Spot Splash returns Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, bringing a day of swimming, zoomies, and dog-friendly fun to Peter Kirk Community Pool and Lee Johnson Field!

Get ready for your dog to make a splash! The City of Kirkland’s sixth annual See Spot Splash returns Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, bringing a day of swimming, zoomies, and dog-friendly fun to Peter Kirk Community Pool and Lee Johnson Field.

“Our parks and public spaces are here for the whole community, and once a year, that includes handing over the pool to the dogs,” said Councilmember John Tymczyszyn. “See Spot Splash has become a fun Kirkland tradition, and we’re excited to welcome dogs and their people back before we close the pool for the winter.”

Read the full news release: https://www.kirklandwa.gov/Whats-Happening/News/See-Spot-Splash-Returns-for-a-6th-Year-of-Dog-Friendly-Fun-in-Kirkland

08/28/2026

Your workout called. It wants more drums. 🥁⚡

Pound out all your feels with this energizing, full body workout! Our Pound Fitness (Cardio Drumming) uses ripstix and energizing choreography to get you moving in a supportive environment. Pregnancy/postpartum friendly class!

📅 Fridays, Sept. 11–Oct. 23 (no class Oct. 16)
⏰ 1–2 p.m.
📍 Kirkland Teen Union Building (KTUB), 348 Kirkland Ave

Ready to rock your workout? Register today: https://tinyurl.com/r7hkxf5u or call 425-587-3336.

08/28/2026

Calling all future doctors!

Kids ages 7–10 can explore the exciting world of medicine in Little Medical School: Future Doctors. Through hands-on STEM activities, role-play and interactive learning, participants will discover how the human body works while building confidence, teamwork and problem-solving skills.

Each class combines science, movement and imaginative play to make learning fun and memorable!

📅 Saturdays, Sept. 19–Dec. 5
⏰ 10:30–11:30 a.m.
📍 Kirkland Teen Union Building (KTUB), 348 Kirkland Ave

Ready to scrub in? Register today: https://tinyurl.com/4uht2tpz or call 425-587-3336.

08/26/2026

Join us for a special outdoor movie at Juanita Beach Park - we’re bringing Disney•Pixar’s Coco to the big screen in Spanish!

Come early for kid-friendly crafts inspired by traditions represented in the film, then grab a bite from a local food vendor and settle in for the movie.

📅 Saturday, September 5
📍 Juanita Beach Park – north side
🎨 5 p.m. – Kid-friendly crafts (while supplies last)
🎬 6 p.m. – Coco en Español

This event is FREE, no registration is required, and everyone is welcome. Bring a blanket or low-back chair and enjoy the show!

Learn more: www.kirklandwa.gov/communitybuildingevents

08/26/2026

Get ready for a fall filled with fun! Preschool art, dance, sports, and even science classes are all starting in just a few weeks, so register today to secure your spot at KirklandParks.net or call 425-587-3336

08/26/2026

🐶 Happy National Dog Day! 🐾
What better way to celebrate than signing your pup up for See Spot Splash?
Check out some of our favorite moments from the past five years, then mark your calendars for a day of swimming, splashing, and tail-wagging fun.

📅 When: Saturday, Sept 12 | 10 AM–3 PM
📍 Where: Peter Kirk Pool, 340 Kirkland Ave
💲 Cost: $10 per dog (pre-registration recommended)
👉 Register now: https://bit.ly/4mfQwht
ℹ More info: Kirklandwa.gov/CommunityBuildingEvents

Don’t miss Kirkland’s favorite dog day!

Thanks to Emerald City Orthodontics and Chewy Vet Care Redmond for sponsoring See Spot Splash 2026!