Copies of the activity guides are enroute and will be delivered to households in Kirkland in the next few days.

Can't wait for the mail or live outside of Kirkland? Check out online versions of the guide at kirklandwa.gov/RecreationGuide, KirklandParks.net  or stop by our Community Centers or Kirkland City Hall - Parks Counter to pick them up.

Registration Opening Dates:

• Kirkland resident registration for camps and non-swim programs opens March 19, 2024 at 7:00 AM
• Kirkland resident registration for swimming, pool rentals and all aquatic programs opens March 20, 2024 at 7:00 AM
• Registration for all non-residents opens March 21, 2024 at 8:00 AM

The City of Kirkland is now hiring our 2024 Summer Aquatics Team for the Peter Kirk Pool and for our three waterfront beaches (Houghton, Waverly, and Juanita Beaches).

Pool and Waterfront Lifeguards
First year Lifeguards will only be able to work at the pool, second year and experienced lifeguards are able to work at our three waterfront swimming beaches.

Swim Lesson Instructors
Becoming a swim instructor is a great first-time job. You will get on the job paid training and obtain a valuable skill. Help raise water safety awareness in your community and learn how to be a Swim Instructor at the Peter Kirk Pool!

Join our team and work for a community that loves their outdoor pool and waterfront beaches! To view all Summer Season job postings, please visit kirklandwa.gov/ParksJobs. 

Check out kirklandwa.gov/ParksJobs to see if this could be your next adventure!

~Teen/Tween Program Instructor II must be 18+ to apply (Search Job # 202100411 to see salary & description)

~Teen/Tween Program Instructor III must be 21+ to apply (Search Job # 202100412 to see salary & description)

To see if you'd be a good fit for the teen program, visit kirklandwa.gov/TeenPrograms. 

Show your love for Kirkland's parks by volunteering with the Kirkland Parks Beautification Program. Team up with Parks Management staff to help with weeding, planting, mulching, and more as we make out parks even better together. We have two events scheduled for March. Check out our website to find more events.

Dates: March 21
Days:  Wednesday and/or Thursday
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Fisk Family Park - 212 6th St S
Ages: All ages
Cost: Free

Register online now at by clicking the Eventbrite tab on this link. 

In what could be the most enlightening two hours you've ever spent, you will learn how you can begin using your speaking voice for commercials, films, videos, and more. In this introductory class, you will learn a unique, outside the box way to break into this creative, fulfilling, and potentially lucrative industry.

Date: March 21
Day: Thursday
Time: 6:00 PM -8:00 PM
Location: North Kirkland Community Center - 12421 103rd Ave NE
Ages: 18+
Cost: R $40 / NR $48

Register online now at www.tinyurl.com/Voice-Overs-Now or call 425-587-3336.

Join us at our drive-in movie Saturday March 23rd. We will be showing Super Mario Bros on our giant LED screen! $20 per vehicle, registration is required! The parking lot opens at 6pm and the movie starts at 7pm. For more information and registration, please visit www.kirklandparks.net or call 425-587-3336

Date: March 23
Day: Saturday
Time: Movie starts at 7:00 PM (Parking lot opens at 6:00 PM) Location: Juanita Beach Park (NW parking lot) - 9703 NE Juanita Dr
Ages: All Ages
Cost: $20 per vehicle / per movie pre-registration required!

Register online now at www.tinyurl.com/Wheels-and-Reels, call 425-587-3336 or visit kirklandwa.gov/CommunityBuildingEvents for more information.

Put the "Fun" in functional training with this lively strength and cardio workout!

Dates: March 25 - May 9
Days: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and/or Thursdays
Times: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Monday/Wednesday
            9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Tuesday/Thursday
Location: North Kirkland Community Center - 12421 103rd Ave NE
Ages: 18+
Cost: R $66 / NR $79 per session

Register online now at www.tinyurl.com/Cardio-and-Core or call 425-587-3336.

The City of Kirkland’s Parks and Community Services is hosting a Job Fair from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 30th, at the North Kirkland Community Center (12421 103 Ave N.E. in Kirkland). 

Job seekers can meet current staff and hiring managers, enjoy refreshments and giveaways, and submit applications. Hiring managers will be conducting on-site interviews for most positions. Bringing a resume is helpful, but it is not required to attend this event. Open positions include jobs for those ages 16+ and adults ages 18+ 

We’re actively recruiting park laborers, day camp leaders, youth sports staff, lifeguards, pool cashiers, special events team staff, recreation attendants for facility rentals staff, recreation lead staff, and more. Many positions are seasonal, and several are year-round. Browse open positions and apply today at kirklandwa.gov/ParksJobs or apply in person at the event. Questions? Please contact Recreation Manager Sara Shellenbarger at 425-587-3351 or email sshellenbarger@kirklandwa.gov 

Free Play is field time set aside for the community to enjoy passive, drop-in, and informal outdoor play. The program is perfect for personal, casual, and spontaneous use, like a parent tossing a child a ball, friends playing frisbee, or a family enjoying kickball.

Free Play field use can be utilized at the same time by one or more members of the community and is not intended for formal use. For a listing of Free Play days, times, and fields, visit www.kirklandwa.gov/FreePlay.

Do you have one hour a week you can share with a child? Become a LINKS Lunch Buddy mentor! Mentors come during school hours once a week and spend the lunch hour in a pre-assigned area to eat, play games, make crafts, talk, go to recess, and do other agreed-upon activities.

Help us provide support to elementary students who need a little extra one-on-one attention.

For more information about LINKS, visit lwsd.org/LINKS or contact Victoria Goetze-Nelson at vgoetzenelson@lwsd.org.