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KIRKLAND PROS PLAN Adopted Policies Capital Recommendations Park Classifications Levels of Service KIRKLAND PROS PLAN POLICY: Acquire parks, recreation, and open space facilities in those areas of the City facing population

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KIRKLAND PROS PLAN

  • Adopted Policies
  • Capital Recommendations
  • Park Classifications
  • Levels of Service
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KIRKLAND PROS PLAN

  • POLICY: Acquire parks, recreation, and
  • pen space facilities in those areas of

the City facing population growth, commercial development, and in areas where facilities are deficient.

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KIRKLAND PROS PLAN

  • POLICY: Develop pedestrian and bicycle

trails within parks and linkages between parks and the city’s major pedestrian and bicycle routes identified in the Active Transportation Plan and between parks and nearby neighborhoods, commercial centers and public facilities, including schools.

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KIRKLAND PROS PLAN

  • POLICY: The need for additional

community recreation facility space to meet indoor recreation needs for athletics, recreation classes, and meeting space should be examined.

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KIRKLAND PROS PLAN

  • POLICY: Encourage non‐motorized small

craft water‐oriented activities/programs along the shoreline where appropriate and consistent with public interest and needs.

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KIRKLAND PROS PLAN

  • POLICY: Ensure adequate maintenance

and operation funding prior to development of parks and recreational facilities.

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KIRKLAND PROS PLAN

  • POLICY: Renovate parks and facilities in

a manner that will conserve the use of energy and other resources and maximize efficient maintenance practices.

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KIRKLAND PROS PLAN

  • POLICY: Coordinate with neighboring

cities, King County, Lake Washington School District and other agencies in the planning and provision of recreation activities and facilities.

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KIRKLAND PROS PLAN

  • POLICY: Kirkland citizens of all ages and

abilities should have the opportunity to participate in diverse, challenging, and high‐quality recreation programs that are both accessible and affordable.

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KIRKLAND PROS PLAN

  • POLICY: The quality of life for the older

adult population should be enhanced by providing opportunities to engage in social, recreational, educational, nutritional, and health programs designed to encourage independence.

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KIRKLAND PROS PLAN

  • POLICY: Provide an on‐going analysis of

needs and provide continued access to recreation programs for citizens with physical and developmental disabilities.

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KIRKLAND PROS PLAN

  • POLICY: Work cooperatively with

numerous resource management agencies and citizens to care for streams, enhance and protect urban forests and wetlands, improve wildlife habitat, and provide limited public access.

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KIRKLAND PROS PLAN

  • POLICY: Preserve opportunities for

people to observe and enjoy wildlife and wildlife habitats.

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KIRKLAND PROS PLAN

  • POLICY: Acquire and develop needed

park facilities using traditional and new funding sources while maintaining high‐ level maintenance standards and program quality throughout the system.

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KIRKLAND PROS PLAN

Capital Recommendations (page 22) Acquisition Development Renovation

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Park Classifications

Neighborhood Parks Community Parks Waterfront Parks Natural Parks

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Levels of Service

Neighborhood Parks

Two LOS Goals: ¼ Mile Radius and 2.06 Acres/1,000 Public elementary school

  • pen space acreage at

50%

  • Desired Level of Service:

166 acres

  • Estimated available:

108 acres (Kingsgate,

Windsor Vista, Juanita Heights)

  • Estimated deficit:

58 acres

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Levels of Service

Community Parks

LOS Goal: 2.1 Acres/1,000 Public secondary school

  • pen space acreage at

100%

  • Desired Level of Service:

169 acres

  • Estimated available:

221 acres (132 Square,

Edith Moulton, Portion of Big Finn Hill)

  • Estimated surplus:

52 acres

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Levels of Service

Waterfront Parks

LOS Goal: No LOS standard

  • Estimated available:

95 acres (includes O.O. Denny Park)

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Levels of Service Natural Parks

LOS Goal: 5.7 Acres/1,000

  • Desired Level of Service:

459 acres

  • Estimated available:

536 acres (Juanita

Woodlands, portion of Big Finn Hill)

  • Estimated surplus:

77 acres

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Levels of Service Indoor Recreation Space

Non‐athletic LOS Goal: 700 Square Feet/1,000

  • Desired Level of Service:

56,350 sf

  • Facility space available:

30,075 sf

  • Estimated deficit:

26,275 sf

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Levels of Service Indoor Recreation Space

Athletic (Gym) LOS Goal: 500 Square Feet/1,000

  • Desired Level of Service:

40,250 sf

  • Facility space available:

0.00 sf

  • Estimated deficit:

40,250 sf

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Levels of Service

Facility Type Guideline (per population) Goal Current Inventory Deficit/Surplus Baseball fields 1/5,000 16 22 + 6 Softball fields 1/10,000 8 8 Soccer /football 1/7,500 11 11 Tennis courts 1/2,000 40 33

  • 7

Skate parks 1/20,000 4 1

  • 3

Outdoor pools 1/35,000 2 1

  • 1

Indoor pools 1/20,000 4 1

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Recreation Facilities Inventory (Estimate)

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KIRKLAND PROS PLAN Questions? Comments?

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Kirkland’s Newest Parks

Parks in the New Neighborhoods

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132nd Square Park

10 acres – Community Park Community‐built playground Community‐built picnic/event space Reflexology pathway Playfields Restroom Parking Lot

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Kingsgate Park

7 acres – Undeveloped Natural Area / Neighborhood Park Soft‐surface trails Conifer Forest

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Kingsgate Homeowner’s Association Parks

Private neighborhood parks Outdoor pools Tennis Playfields Picnic areas Playgrounds

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Edith Moulton Park

27 acres – Community Park/Natural Area Soft‐surface trails Conifer Forest Juanita Creek

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Windsor Vista Park

5 acres – Neighborhood Park/Natural Area Soft‐surface trails Creek

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Juanita Heights Park

3 acres –Natural Area/Neighborhood Park Soft‐surface trails Heavily Forested Seasonal views

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Big Finn Hill Park

219 acres – Regional Park

Owned and operated by King County

Soft‐surface trails Sports fields Playground Restroom Parking

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Juanita Woodlands

40 acres – Regional Park

Owned and operated by King County

Conifer Forest Soft‐surface trails

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O.O. Denny Park

46 acres – Waterfront/Nature Park

Owned by City of Seattle Operated by Finn Hill Park District

Shoreline/Beach Soft‐surface trails Picnic Shelter Playground Restroom Parking