What is the Free Play Program?
Free Play is field time for the community to enjoy passive, drop-in, informal play in a Kirkland park athletic field. This program is perfect for personal, casual, spontaneous use, like a mom and son tossing a ball, friends playing Ultimate Frisbee, or a family enjoying kickball. Go have fun!

Here’s the Free Play schedule thru June 6, 2023:

Weekdays: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Mondays:  Highlands Park
Tuesdays: Juanita Beach Park Field 3
Wednesdays: Terrace Park
Thursdays: Spinney Homestead Park
Fridays: Crestwoods Park Field 3 & Juanita Beach Park Field 3

Weekends: See Times Below
Saturdays: Crestwoods Park Field 1 from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Sundays: Crestwoods Park Field 3 from 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
                Juanita Beach Park Field 2 from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Are Certain Activities Not Allowed During Free Play? Yes.

• Certain categories require a Facility Use Permit or a contract with the City to use a park so using a park during Free Play isn’t possible. (I.e., business uses, like instructors serving clients for payment or for free (dog trainers, personal trainers), and league/team use (one on one coaching, team players practicing with or without a coach, etc.).)
• Groups/clubs which are organized, and/or repetitive, and/or large are also not permissible. (I.e., running clubs, Ultimate Frisbee/Soccer clubs, etc.)
• Unsafe, high-risk, damaging activities are also not allowed.
  • I.e., golf, archery, remote control activities, laser tag, Bubble Soccer, etc.
  • I.e., digging, stakes that may penetrate irrigation, paint, etc.

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June 2nd is the opening of the 17th season of the Juanita Friday Market. The 2023 season will continue to be held at Juanita Beach Park every Friday from 3 PM to 7 PM, beginning June 2nd through September 29th, rain or shine.

Once again, the fare will consist of fresh produce, flowers, baked goods, hand crafted confections, beverages, as well as offerings from local artisans and crafters. The location at the park provides families a place to come and enjoy the Market and the beach, playground, and other park amenities.

The Juanita Friday Market has become a favorite for Foodies, Families and Everyone (or anyone) in between. Live entertainment will be provided weekly, sponsored by Parkshore Juanita Bay. The Busy Lil Bees Kids Booth is sponsored by Kirkland Kid’s Dentistry. Crafts and games will be available as well as face painting one Friday per month.

This year the State of Washington’s Food Nutrition Program has gone electronic. The new eFMNP program will offer an easier and more usable method for Seniors and WIC to buy from vendors at the market.

Come with your friends or meet new ones; and enjoy shopping for delicious and nutritious foods, as well as cider and coffee beans. Then try one, or more, of our hot food vendors for a varied menu of offerings. We look forward to seeing you at Juanita Beach on these spring and summer Friday afternoons and evenings.

The Green Kirkland Partnership needs your help this summer with volunteer watering to nurture baby native plants in the natural forested areas of Kirkland’s parks. This is a great opportunity to spend time in the cool and serene forest while helping your local park!

Volunteers in this role commit to serving 1 -2 hours per week, during most weeks June through August on their own time and schedule. Volunteers age 18 and over can serve solo while volunteers age 14-18 need to serve in teams (you bring your buddy). Volunteers under age 14 will need to serve alongside a parent/guardian.

Volunteers should be comfortable carrying water cans or hoses off-trail over uneven terrain to water baby trees in our forests. An interest form, service agreement, and brief orientation are required for this fun summer volunteer role.

Visit the Green Kirkland Summer Watering Role webpage for more details and to complete the interest form.

Visit www.greenkirkland.org for general information about community-based forest stewardship in Kirkland. Contact Green Kirkland via email greenkirkland@kirklandwa.gov with any questions.

Coordination is the basis for any sport and dance genre, but also for something as simple as running! Work on coordination with Miss Janice's help on the beam, bar, and springboard, but also learn handstands and cartwheels. This class for the older elementary student is perfect for beginners and those with some tumbling experience.

Dates: May 24 - June 21
Days: Wednesday
Time: 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM
Location: North Kirkland Community Center
Ages: 7-10
Cost: R $63 / NR $76

Register online now at https://bit.ly/3WlpzNJ or call 425-587-3336.

Learn basics of Stand-Up Paddle Boarding and enjoy an evening on Juanita Bay. Land and water instruction provided by expert Northwest Paddle Surfer guides. From the lake, wildlife sightings are a common occurrence, like waterfowl, eagles, herons, and turtles. Participants must be able to swim, be comfortable on the water, and ready to exercise as this is an endurance activity. Paddleboard, fitted Personal Floatation Device, and whistle provided. A great activity for families with kids ages 12 and above. Come see what the SUP craze is all about!

Dates: June 10, June 17 or June 24
Day: Saturdays
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Juanita Beach Park - 9703 Juanita Dr NE
Ages: 12+ accompanied by an adult
Cost: R $70 / NR $79

Register online now at https://bit.ly/42Gps1L or call 425-587-3336.

Experience hiking on guided day trips highlighting the Pacific Northwest's beauty. We will take you on trails that showcase our environment in nature. You will see streams, rivers, meadows, forests, and mountains!

Dates: June 27-Aug 31
Days: Tuesdays - Thursdays
Time: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location:  See link below for locations of hikes
Ages: 13-19
Cost: Varies depending on hike (go to link below for pricing)

Register online now at https://bit.ly/43mRlwj or call 425-587-3336.

Grab a group of friends or come as you are to enjoy a fun-filled game night! Bankrupt other teens in Monopoly, skip a friend in Uno, or shout Sorry! as you knock your opponent’s off the board. Don’t worry we have new games too, like Exploding Kittens, Throw Throw Burrito, Cards Against Humanity, and more. With snacks, drinks, and a wide variety of games, you're almost guaranteed to never get board!

Date: May 26
Day: Friday
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00PM
Location: Peter Kirk Community Center - 352 Kirkland Ave, Kirkland
Ages: 13-19
Cost: FREE

Register online now at https://bit.ly/3BJc7Ki or call 425-587-3336.

Our dance instructor Laura brings a mix of funky, adrenaline based beats from today’s hits to yesterday’s favorites with easy to follow choreography so everyone everywhere can get their jam on. Whether you are a beginner or a professional this class is designed for those who love to dance! This highly addictive and fun 60 minute workout will fly by as you get your boogie on!

Dates: June 3 - July 8 
Day: Saturdays
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: North Kirkland Community Center - 12421 103rd Ave. NE, Kirkland
Ages: 18+
Cost: R $56 / NR $67

Register online now at https://bit.ly/3oARHzy or call 425-587-3336.

Step up to the plate and join one of our Men's Softball Leagues this summer! Each season consists of 12 games over 6 weeks with one week of playoffs. Champion teams will receive a prize. Makeup games will be rescheduled for designated game days when possible. Open to ages 18 and older.

Dates: June 6 - August 10
Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Crestwoods Park - 1818 6th St, Kirkland
Ages: 18+
Cost: $660/team

Register your team online now https://bit.ly/3I1w7v3 or call 425-587-3336.

Step up to the plate and join one of our COED Softball Leagues this summer! Each season consists of 10 games over 5 weeks with one week of playoffs. Champion teams will receive a prize. Makeup games will be rescheduled for designated game days when possible. Open to ages 18 and older.

Dates: August 7 - September 27
Days: Mondays & Wednesdays
Time: 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Location: Lee Johnson Field - 202 3rd St, Kirkland
Ages: 18+
Cost: $550/team

Register your team online at https://bit.ly/3WlJYCy or call 425-587-3336.

A pain management specialist, Dr. Luis, will introduce various options to control pain and how to manage the current degree of pain you may be in. Thank you to MorningStar of Kirkland for sponsoring this event. Registration is required.

Date: May 25
Day: Thursday
Location: Peter Kirk Community Center - 352 Kirkland Ave, Kirkland
Ages: 50+
Cost: Free

Register online now at https://bit.ly/45j3Yty or call 425-587-3336.

The Kirkland Senior Council will be mounting its 13th annual senior art show at the Kirkland Merrill Gardens, June 8-June 22, 2023, showcasing senior artists who are pursuing their artistic passions. Artists who are 50+ are invited to submit their work. The show will exhibit paintings, drawings, photography, sculptures, and quilts. 

Date: June 8 - 22
Day: Daily
Location: Kirkland Merrill Gardens - 14 Main St S, Kirkland
Ages: 50+
Cost: FREE

For more information or to request an application, please email Scouncil@kirklandwa.gov or call the Peter Kirk Community Center at 425-587-3360.