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The City of Kirkland
City of Kirkland
Kirkland is the prettiest little jewel on the eastside of Lake Washington. The stunning backdrop of the Olympic Mountains outlines Seattle’s Emerald City across the lake and defines a sense of the Pacific Northwest. Then, pulling out of that long shot takes you out of the metropolis, pans across the water and lands in this little City on the shore. It is a quintessential small town complete with a variety of shops, art galleries, sidewalk restaurants, a downtown library, ballpark and lots of coffee shops. It’s a town perfectly situated to tell a story.
Scenic footpaths meander along the waterfront taking you to the town marina and boat launch or just past there is the historic Heritage Hall that elicits memories of times past. Forty-five City parks include public beaches and woodsy trails. The 5.75 mile Cross Kirkland Corridor traverses the entire City. Walking or riding bikes on its crushed gravel trail connects a traveler to most of the City’s fourteen distinctive neighborhoods, high tech businesses (including a Google Campus) and people of every ethnic and cultural background.
Kirkland is that special kind of place that is distinctive, photogenic and timeless.
City of Kirkland Weather
Kirkland,Washington, “Centennial Fountain” Public Art in Marina Park – Merrill Images
Kirkland enjoys a mild climate year-round where temperature extremes are moderated by the proximity to Lake Washington.
July – High 75.0 F, Low 55.0 F
July Rainfall – 0.97 inches
Projects Filmed in Kirkland
Kirkland, Washington, Park Lane – Merrill Images
Live Broadcast
Junior Softball World Series finals, ESPN (annual)
Features
The Whole Truth
Television Series
Celebrity Wife Swap
Extreme Home Makeover
Murder She Solved: True Crime
Sale of Two Cities
The Bachelor
The Great Christmas Light Fight
Tiny House Hunting
What Not To Wear
Commercials
Clearwire
Goodwill
Still Shoots
BECU
Web Content/Other
Alex Ivy Music Video
Burgers & Books
Christ
Microsoft
Soundmark Wealth
The Wallet
T-Mobile
Key Locations of Interest
Kirkland, Washington, Public Art at Carillon Point Office Park and Marina – Merrill Images
- Art Galleries & Outdoor Public Art
- Carillon Point
- Cross Kirkland Corridor
- Historic Buildings (circa 1891)
- Park Lane(features European style pedestrian plaza, outdoor patio seating, and twinkle lights)
- Parks (see below)
Big Finn Hill County Park (features trail hiking and mountain biking)
Bridle Trails State Park (features hiking and horse trails)
Jasper’s Off-leash Dog Park
Juanita Bay Park (features urban wildlife habitat, bird viewing, and boardwalks)
Juanita Beach Park (features boardwalks, Juanita Creek, wetlands/marshes, beachfront promenade, open-air amphitheater, stand up paddle board rental, and views)
Marina Park (features public marina, art, stand up paddle board rentals, and views)
McAuliffe Park (features two windmills and Americana memorabilia)
Waterfront Parks (13 waterfront parks varied in size and features)
Closest Large Cities Adjacent
- Tacoma is approximately 42 miles from Kirkland
- Everett is approximately 25 miles from Kirkland
- Seattle is approximately 12 miles from Kirkland
Distance to Closest Large Airport
- Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is approximately 22 miles from Kirkland
Relevant Contact Names & Information
Kirkland, Washington, Outdoor Sculpture Galler on Park Lane – Merrill Images
Local Film Liaison
Sudie Elkayssi, Special Projects Coordinator, City of Kirkland
425-587-3347, selkayssi@kirklandwa.gov
Agency that issues permits and costs
Sudie Elkayssi, Special Projects Coordinator, City of Kirkland
425-587-3347, selkayssi@kirklandwa.gov
Police or Sheriff’s Department or agency that handles traffic control
Sudie Elkayssi, Special Projects Coordinator, City of Kirkland
425-587-3347, selkayssi@kirklandwa.gov
Accommodations
Kirkland, Washington, Woodmark Hotel – Merrill Images
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