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Kirkland is a town for all people with ample housing options and civic services, active community programs, convenient shopping, great schools and exciting entertainment. Businesses in Kirkland have the best of both worlds - easy access to major transportation routes, desirable office space and internationally known business partners.

Kirkland offers the arts, education, business development, natural resources and quality of life. These values are the pride of the community that many work to enhance. Civic groups flourish here, and volunteerism powers community programs and efforts.

Kirkland is at once charming and modern. In a half-square mile, it boasts one of the most dynamic downtowns in the state. Amid office buildings and condominiums sits dozens of quaint boutiques. You'll find everything from kitchenware and children's toys to Persian rugs and even gowns at specialty shops along Lake Street, Park Lane and Central Way.

Kirkland's waterfront downtown is where the city's connection to the arts is most obvious. Kirkland Avenue, home to the Kirkland library also boasts the Kirkland Performance Center, a 400 seat community theater that hosts the biggest names in regional entertainment. You can now enjoy ballet, live theater, choral performances and more without having to leave downtown Kirkland to do so!

The Performance Center, a long time dream of local arts patrons, is the crown jewel in Kirkland's art scene, but by far not its only treasure. For more than three decades, the Kirkland Arts Center and Studio East have been promoting and teaching the arts, and Kirkland has a regional reputation for its concentration of galleries and public art collection.

Hungry for more than just a taste of the arts? Try one of Kirkland's many excellent restaurants. Fresh seafood is a big attraction but so are noted French, Italian, Mexican, Mediterranean, Greek, Asian, Indian and traditional American eateries. Many restaurants serve dinner well into the evening and offer live entertainment at their bars.

Want to taste all of Kirkland's exciting offerings? Plan on visiting the annual TASTE! Kirkland Family Festival on the downtown waterfront the third weekend in September. Summer isn't over until you "TASTE!" Kirkland! You'll enjoy great food, family entertainment, art galleries, the Beach to Bay 8k Run & Walk, Pedals-n-Paws kids' bike and magnificent mutt Parade, a giant Children's Arcade and more!

Kirkland's waterfront location offers unlimited recreational opportunities and spectacular views. Cruise ships depart regularly from downtown to explore Lake Washington's shores. Such offerings make Kirkland a perfect one-day vacation or a place to put down roots.

With its necklace of public parks, Kirkland's amenities are not lost on residents or visitors. Kirkland is regionally known for its outstanding parks system. On sunny summer afternoons, Lake Washington Boulevard is filled with walkers, joggers, bicyclists, roller bladers, - and a few motorists - traversing the short mile from Marina Park to Carillon Point. Some are out for exercise, others for the lakeside sunsets and others still for kayak and canoe tours or volleyball on the sand courts.

Kirkland is proud of its extensive and diverse set of waterfront parks, it offers a rich variety of neighborhood playgrounds, ball fields, walking trails, natural and landscaped open spaces and an outdoor public swimming pool. Bridle Trails State Park is the largest park in Kirkland, with more than 20 miles of scenic equestrian trails winding through a forest. Yarrow Bay Wetlands and Juanita Bay Park are just two examples of the city's successful effort to preserve the delicate balance of nature while allowing residents to enjoy its beauty. In all, Kirkland has preserved more of its waterfront in accessible parkland than any other city in the state.

Kirkland's strong local economy is characterized by a healthy mix of small business, corporate headquarters, light industrial and manufacturing, and a growing base of high-tech and home-based businesses. Located in the midst of the booming Eastside economic market, many of Kirkland's businesses indicated expansion plans in the near future. A competitive business climate, with no local Business and Occupation (B&O) tax, and high quality of life make Kirkland a desirable location for both local and world-class enterprises.

Totem Lake is the center of Kirkand's economy with a concentration of high-tech, healthcare, manufacturing and distribution industries. It's also home to Totem Lake Mall. Downtown and Carillion Point house an expanding financial and professional services sector attracted to Kirkland's high quality environment and easy access. Neighborhood business districts in Juanita, Houghton and Bridle Trails serve local needs and provide support services to Kirkland regional businesses.