8. OPEN SPACE/PARKS

There are five publicly owned parks in the Market Neighborhood that provide park and open space amenities (Juanita Bay Park, Kiwanis Park, Waverly Beach Park, Heritage Park, and Lake Avenue West Street End Park). Some parks also protect sensitive and natural areas. Residents and members of the broader community often comment that the parks and open spaces in the neighborhood are key features that make this neighborhood and Kirkland enjoyable and vibrant.

See the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan and Kirkland Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan for more information about each of the parks.

Policy M-21:

Enhance parks within the Market Neighborhood consistent with the PROS Plan.

Desirable additions to the Market Neighborhood park system include:

•    Second phase of renovation of Waverly Beach Park

•    Ongoing restoration of wetlands and forested areas of Juanita Bay Park and Kiwanis Park

•    Shoreline renovation at Lake Avenue West Street End Park

Waverly Beach Park

Lake Avenue West Street End Park