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THE CITY OF KIRKLAND
THE CITY OF KIRKLAND WEATHER
PROJECTS FILMED IN KIRKLAND
KEY LOCATIONS OF INTEREST
CLOSEST LARGE CITIES ADJACENT
CLOSEST LARGE WASHINGTON AIRPORT
RELEVANT CONTACT INFORMATION
ACCOMMODATIONS




Location of the Month    -   February 2017   

Washington Filmworks uses our Location of the Month newsletters to showcase the diversity of unique looks and resources for production in a number of jurisdictions around Washington State. Find previous installments archived on our website and on the WF Blog


THE 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.
THE CITY OF KIRKLAND WEATHER
Photo Credit: Marina Park - Merrill Images
 
Kirkland enjoys a mild climate year-round where temperature extremes are moderated by the proximity to Lake Washington. 

Average Temperature:
January - High 46.0 F, Low 35.0 F
July - High 75.0 F, Low 55.0 F

Precipitation:
January Rainfall - 4.49 inches
July Rainfall - 0.97 inches

Sources: intellicast
PROJECTS FILMED IN KIRKLAND
 
Photo Credit: 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
 
Photo Credit: Carillon Point Art - Merrill Images

    • 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  
  • Everett is approximately 25 miles from Kirkland
  • Seattle is approximately 12 miles from Kirkland 
  • Tacoma is approximately 42 miles from Kirkland
DISTANCE TO CLOSEST LARGE AIRPORT
  • Seattle Tacoma International Airport is approximately 22 miles from Kirkland
RELEVANT CONTACT NAMES AND INFORMATION
 
Photo Credit: Park Lane Art - 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
 
Photo Credit: Carillon Point - Merrill Images
 
A list of accommodations are below: 
 
About:
1411 Fourth Ave., Suite 420
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 264-0667 
 
Washington Filmworks is the non-profit 501(c)(6) organization that manages the state film and production incentive programs. Its mission is to create economic development opportunities by building and enhancing the competitiveness, profile, and sustainability of Washington's film industry. We do this by creating possibilities for local and national filmmakers, offering comprehensive production support, as well as financial incentives.