Discover Kirkland Living — Where Community, Nature, and Comfort Meet
Much more than Costco’s namesake, Kirkland has much to offer for everyone. In the downtown area of Kirkland, you’ll find 5-Star restaurants, art galleries, local boutiques, and a vibrant community of all ages. Some things to check out downtown include:
- Kirkland Arts Center: enjoy art classes as well as rotating art galleries, a great place to get involved with community and learn. Multiple art galleries downtown are open most days for exploring the art scene.
- Peruse shopping options and art galleries along Lake Street, up Park Lane and Central Way. More shopping is located closer to I-405 at the Village at Totem Lake.
- Excellent dining choices are everywhere! Some great options include
- DERU: farm-to-table eatery offering pizza, sandwiches, salads and desserts
- Sparrow: an upscale restaurant with a neighborhood feel offering a variety of dishes
- Cafe Veloce: family friendly Italian restaurant with a vintage style decor
- Anthony’s HomePort Kirkland: a local PNW spot with fresh seafood and waterfront views
- Downtown Kirkland Waterfront & Marina Park: featuring a sandy beach, boat launch, open grass field and pavilion, and great views of Lake Washington and Seattle.
- Heritage Park: home to the historical Heritage Hall and gardens, grassy fields, tennis courts, picnic tables throughout, Heritage Park is the perfect place to spend an afternoon.
Outside of downtown, discover other parks, trails, and access to nature at every corner.
- Bridle Trails: 482 forested acres with 28 miles equestrian and pedestrian trails that expands to Bellevue and Redmond.
- St. Edward State Park: trails for hiking and biking span across 326 acres, along with picnic tables and open areas. Daily pass are $10 or free with discover pass.
- Lake Washington Loop: bike the north or entire loop of Lake Washington, ranging from 32-60 miles
- Big Finn Hill Park: 220 acre multi use park located in north Kirkland with a large variety of walking and biking trails
Kirkland is divided into serval neighborhoods featuring Rose Hill, Juanita, West of Market, and East of Market, all of which have great amenities and are a part of the A+ rated Lake Washington School District.
Kirkland offers easy access to nature, and a quieter feel without sacrificing an active community and proximity to Seattle. Check out what we have going on in Kirkland:
