Kirkland, Washington
Kirkland is a city of 92,621 people in King County, Washington, founded in 1888.
Why visit Kirkland
Townapedia lists 64 museums and landmarks, 88 parks and trails, 265 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 15 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include 20th Avenue NE Bridge, Cowen Park Bridge, Bothell Pioneer Cemetery and Dr. Reuben Chase House.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 77°F; February lows average 37°F.
Weather in Kirkland
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Kirkland
Kirkland is a city in King County, Washington, United States. A suburb east of Seattle, its population was 92,175 in the 2020 U.S. census which made it the sixth largest city in King County and the twelfth largest city in the state of Washington.
From the Wikipedia article Kirkland, Washington (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do15
20th Avenue NE Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 5.1 mi
Bridge in Seattle, Washington, United States
Cowen Park Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 5.4 mi
Arch bridge in Seattle, Washington, United States
Kirkland Performance Center
Cinema and theater · 1.5 mi
Theater in Kirkland, Washington
350 Kirkland Avenue
Evergreen Point Floating Bridge
Bridge · 4.7 mi
Floating bridge opened 1963
Sound Sustainable Farms & Farm Stand
Farm and orchard · 2.5 mi
14017 Northeast 124th Street, Redmond
We-Sa 10:00-17:00; Su-Tu off
University of Washington Bothell
School · 4.4 mi
Campus of the University of Washington located in Bothell, Washington, USA
3 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks64
Bothell Pioneer Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Historic cemetery in King County, Washington, US
Dr. Reuben Chase House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Historic house in Bothell, Washington, United States
Dr. Trueblood House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Private residence in Kirkland, Washington
Harry Vanderbilt Wurdemann House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.2 mi
Historic building in Washington, USA
Hollywood Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Former farm in Woodinville Washington, now site of Chateau St. Michelle
James W. Clise House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
House in Redmond, Washington
Joshua Sears Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Building in Washington, United States
Kirkland Woman's Club
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic women's club in Washington
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
,_072521.jpg){kind=link}
,_080015.jpg){kind=link}
,_080756.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
Lilly Kirk House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.1 mi
Historic house in Washington, United States
Masonic Lodge Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Listed on the NRHP
Naval Station Puget Sound
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Former United States Naval station near Seattle, WA
Peter Kirk Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Building in Washington, United States of America
52 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds88
Sammamish Valley Park
Park · 2.5 mi
Formerly part of the Cold War Nike Missile Base system, many trails now connect this historic park to the Education Hill and Bear Creek...
dawn-dusk
Anderson Park
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Park in Redmond, Washington
O.O. Denny Park
Park · 2.3 mi
Park in the United States of America
dawn-22:00
Burke-Gilman Trail
Park · 3.5 mi
Foot and bicycle trail in and near Seattle; former rail route
76 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes265
Chainline Brewing Company
Bar and pub · Beer, Craft Beer, Pizza, Bavarian Pretzel, Pretzel · 1.3 mi
Brewery and pub inspired by outdoor activities along the Cross Kirkland Corridor Trail.
500 Uptown Court, Kirkland
Mo-We 15:00-20:00; Th 15:00-21:00; Fr 14:00-21:00; Sa 12:00-21:00;...
Fang's Noodle House
Restaurant · Noodle, Chinese · 1.4 mi
Chinese restaurant offering a diverse menu with handmade biang biang noodles, dumplings, stir-fried dishes, rice bowls, combos,...
12085 124th Avenue Northeast, Kirkland
Mo-Th 11:00-20:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-20:00
203° Fahrenheit
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Tea · 1.5 mi
11901 Northeast Village Plaza, Kirkland
Su-Th 07:00-19:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-20:00
Anthony's HomePort Kirkland
Restaurant · Seafood · 1.6 mi
135 Lake Street South, Kirkland
Mo-Th 04:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 04:30-22:00; Su 10:00-21:00
Aria Food & Bakery
Bakery · Afghan · 1.4 mi
12033 124th Avenue Northeast, Kirkland
Mo-Sa 09:00-19:00; Su 09:00-18:00
BeachHouse bar + grill
Diner · American · 2.4 mi
6023 Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast, Kirkland
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-23:00; Sa 09:00-23:00; Su 09:00-22:00
Bottle & Bull
Bar and pub · American, Italian · 1.5 mi
105 Lake Street South, Kirkland
Su-Th 16:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-24:00
Cactus - Kirkland
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.4 mi
121 Park Lane, Kirkland
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-23:00; Sa 10:00-23:00; Su 10:00-22:00
Cafe Veloce
Restaurant · Italian, Pizza, Pasta · 1.5 mi
12514 120th Avenue Northeast, Kirkland
Mo-Fr 11:00-21:30; Sa 12:00-21:00; Su 12:00-20:00
Chai House
Restaurant · Chai, Tea, Pakistani, Indian · 1.4 mi
12041 124th Avenue Northeast, Kirkland
Mo-Th 17:00-22:00; Fr 17:00-23:00; Sa-Su 11:30-15:00,17:00-23:00
DIY Tea Lab
Cafe · Bubble Tea · 1.3 mi
12561 116th Avenue Northeast, Kirkland
Su-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-20:30
253 more on the map.
History
The land around Lake Washington to the east of Seattle was first settled by bands of the indigenous Duwamish people, including the x̌ačua’bš ("lake people") and təbɬtubixʷabš ("people of the loamy place" or "ochre-painted people"). Several Duwamish village sites lie within the modern-day boundaries of Kirkland, including staɬaɬ ("a fathom measure") in the modern-day downtown and təbɬtubixʷ ("loamy place" or "ochre-painted") at Juanita Bay. The indigenous settlements were close to natural resources, including salmon, venison, and wapato plants harvested for their bulbs. Disease such as smallpox eliminated a majority of the local indigenous population with the development around Lake Washington, including lowering the water level for the Ship Canal in 1916 left the remaining population to decline further.
From the History section of Kirkland, Washington on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay6
Courtyard By Marriott Seattle Kirkland
Motel and hotel · 1.1 mi
11215 Northeast 124th Street, Kirkland
Churches and places of worship33
Overlake Christian Church
Church · Evangelical · 3.1 mi
9900 Willows Road NE
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Latter Day Saints · 2.1 mi
7910 Northeast 132nd Street, Kirkland
Ithna-asheri Muslim Association of the Northwest (IMAN)
Place of worship · 1.8 mi
515 State Street South, Kirkland
Shopping37
Gas and EV charging29
Schools, colleges and libraries71
Lake Washington Institute of Technology - Kirkland
School · 1.8 mi
11605 132nd Avenue Northeast, Kirkland
Healthcare37
EvergreenHealth Primary Care, Lakeshore
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.5 mi
12710 Totem Lake Boulevard Northeast, Kirkland
Center for Women's Health at Evergreen
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.6 mi
12910 Totem Lake Boulevard, Kirkland
Map of Kirkland
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°F | 37°F | 5.1 in | 0.9 in |
| Feb | 50°F | 37°F | 3.5 in | 1.0 in |
| Mar | 54°F | 39°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 43°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 65°F | 48°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 70°F | 53°F | 1.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 76°F | 56°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 77°F | 57°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 71°F | 53°F | 1.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 47°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 41°F | 5.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 37°F | 5.5 in | 1.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Seattle Sand Pt Wsfo (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
King County has had 18 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-04-07: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2025-12-12: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2024-04-28: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2022-09-10: Bolt Creek Fire (Fire)
- 2020-04-23: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-03-22: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Kenmore Air Harbor Seaplane Base (KEH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- Kenmore 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Bothell 5 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Lake Forest Park 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Bellevue 7 mi south, about 12 min by car
- Cottage Lake 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- Bothell West 8 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Bothell East 8 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Seattle 9 mi southwest, about 14 min by car
- Alderwood Manor 9 mi north, about 14 min by car
- Edmonds 11 mi northwest, about 17 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
Loading what members have shared...
Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Aerial Kirkland Washington November 2011, Jelson25, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Juanita Bay Park, Kirkland (19903917750), Julie Jordan Scott from Bakersfield, California, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Juanita Bay Park, Kirkland (19903818008), Julie Jordan Scott from Bakersfield, California, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 2025-03-26, Juanita Beach Park (Kirkland, Washington), 072521, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025-03-26, Juanita Beach Park (Kirkland, Washington), 080015, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025-03-26, Juanita Beach Park (Kirkland, Washington), 080756, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025-03-26, Juanita Beach Park (Kirkland, Washington), 080746, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bothell Pioneer Cemetery 09, Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ravenna Park Bridge 06 - colormapped, Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cowen Park Bridge 01 - colormapped, Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bothell, WA - Dr. Reuben Chase House 03, Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lilly Kirk House (Bothell, Washington), Visitor7, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Joshua Sears Building 01, Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS060-E-46884 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-225165 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-228160 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS041-E-64025 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS041-E-64024 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-253228 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-225166 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS011-E-7216 - View of Washington, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS041-E-64023 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- View from the bench (OpenBenches 8319-1), clocky, CC BY-SA 4.0
- View from the bench (OpenBenches 8323-2), clocky, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Birdwatchers Juanita Bay 04, Brianhe, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Birdwatchers Juanita Bay 01, Brianhe, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Birdwatchers Juanita Bay 02, Brianhe, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Birdwatchers Juanita Bay 03, Brianhe, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fish-Eating Mallard, Ingrid Taylar, CC BY 2.0
- Long shot of the bench (OpenBenches 8323-1), clocky, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Close-up of the inscription (OpenBenches 8323), clocky, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Close-up of the inscription (OpenBenches 8322), clocky, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Long shot of the bench (OpenBenches 8322-1), clocky, CC BY-SA 4.0
- View from the bench (OpenBenches 8322-2), clocky, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Juanita Bay Park (4942039341), Heather Harvey from Vancouver, Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0
- View from the bench (OpenBenches 8320-2), clocky, CC BY-SA 4.0
- View from the bench (OpenBenches 8321-2), clocky, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Long shot of the bench (OpenBenches 8321-1), clocky, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Close-up of the inscription (OpenBenches 8321), clocky, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Close-up of the inscription (OpenBenches 8320), clocky, CC BY-SA 4.0
,_080746.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
Page built October 30, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us or suggest a place.