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Summary of review process for lacrosse field project in Big Finn Hill Park
Kirkland Youth Lacrosse (KYL) wants to convert an unimproved field in Big Finn Hill Park, now used for soccer practice in the dry months of the year, into an all season lacrosse pitch with lights for nighttime use. KYL’s proposal has been supported by some residents of Finn Hill and opposed by others. DCNA has not taken a position on the matter, other than to raise questions about certain aspects of the field’s likely impact on neighbors at night and on surface water drainage
Scott Morris
Aug 19, 20114 min read


City of Kirkland celebrates partial re-opening of Juanita Beach Park on August 5, 3 p.m.
The City of Kirkland has issued this long-awaited announcement regarding Juanita Beach Park: Kirkland, WA –The Kirkland City Council and Kirkland Park Board will host banner unveiling celebrating the partial re-opening of Juanita Beach Park on Friday, August 5, at 3 p.m. Significant improvements and restoration have been completed in recent weeks by Marshbank Construction including new walking paths, extensive landscaping, and benches and picnic tables. As of August 5 park us
Scott Morris
Aug 5, 20111 min read


DCNA comments on proposed Big Finn Hill Park lacrosse field
On July 21, DCNA submitted comments to King County Parks on an environmental checklist that Kirkland Youth Lacrosse prepared for its proposed lacrosse field project in Big Finn Hill Park. The SEPA (State Environmental Protection Act) checklist and related information concerning the project that have been posted on the King County Parks Department web site: http://www.kingcounty.gov/recreation/parks/about/notices/bigfinn.aspx . In brief, DCNA’s comments questioned the adequacy
Scott Morris
Aug 3, 20111 min read


Kirkland hires consultant to review Finn Hill fire station proposal
The City of Kirkland has issued the following update on a proposal, previously made by Fire District 41, to replace existing Fire Station 25 (at Juanita Drive and the southern end of Holmes Point Drive) with a new station. July 29, 2011 Finn Hill Fire Station Update Now that the annexation has taken effect (June 1, 2011) the City of Kirkland has assumed responsibility for the proposed Finn Hill fire station project initiated by Fire District #41. Prior to the annexation, the
Scott Morris
Aug 3, 20112 min read
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