City of Lake Forest Park
17425 Ballinger Way NE
Lake Forest Park, WA 98155
www.cityoflfp.gov
206-368-5440 March 2025 |
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DEPARTMENT UPDATES- Help Shape Lake Forest Park’s Climate Future: Stay Tuned for an Upcoming Survey!
- Volunteers Needed for Boards, Commissions, and Committees
Help Shape Lake Forest Park’s Climate Future: Stay Tuned for an Upcoming Survey!
The City of Lake Forest Park is developing a Climate Element to help build resilience to climate impacts and reduce greenhouse gas emissions within the Lake Forest Part community. This new Climate Element will be integrated into the City’s Comprehensive Plan, which serves as the guiding framework to achieve Lake Forest Park’s vision for the future.
Learn more about the project here: 2025 Comprehensive Plan Climate Element. Throughout this project, we hope to hear from the Lake Forest Park community to hear their thoughts, concerns, and ideas. We will be sharing a survey (March 2025), public open house (May 2025), and comment period (summer 2025). We will continually update this page with information about engagement opportunities, or you can sign up for email updates here: stay in touch.
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Volunteers Needed for Boards, Commissions, and Committees
Would you like to help the LFP community by volunteering? If so, there are currently several vacancies on the City’s advisory bodies!
If you would like to apply for any of these openings, please complete the online application. Planning Commission The Planning Commission provides recommendations to the Mayor and City Council for changes and updates to the Comprehensive Plan, zoning code, and land use policies. As citizen representatives, commissioners recommend programs and policies according to the needs and values of the community. The Planning Commission is required by law, and is governed by state statute and city ordinance. The Planning Commission meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Meetings are hybrid – on Zoom and in-person at City Hall. Commissioners must live within or own property within the city limits of Lake Forest Park. Terms are for three years. Please email Community Development Director Mark Hofman with questions. Tree Board The Tree Board provides advice to the City Council on policy and regulatory issues involving trees, provides outreach and education to the community on tree-related issues, and organizes and facilitates public events involving trees. The Tree Board meets the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Meetings are hybrid—on Zoom and in-person at City Hall. Board members must live within or own property within the city limits of Lake Forest Park. Terms are for three years. Please email Assistant Planner Elizabeth Talavera with questions. Parks & Recreation Advisory Board The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board’s primary responsibilities are to advise to City Council and Mayor on: - Park Master Plan Development
- Recreation Program Evaluation and Development
- Park Comprehensive Planning
The City of Lake Forest Park Mayor and Council have established improving public waterfront access as a high priority. The City acquired 2 parcels, totaling 1.91 acres, on the shores of Lake Washington. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is now helping shape the vision of this project that was identified as a high priority in the City’s Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Trails (PROST) plan. As of now, the City lacks public water access, and this project aims to provide the community with active water recreation opportunities in a beautiful area. Be sure to view the project website for more information on the project, sign up to receive email updates, and go on a virtual tour of the park! The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Meetings are hybrid – on Zoom and in-person at City Hall. Terms are for three years and there are two alternate positions currently vacant. Please email Community Programs Planner Cory Mattson with questions. |
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COMMUNITY INFORMATION- Northshore Emergency Management Coalition (NEMCo) Prepares for a Year of Community Training Activities
- LFP Early Registration for Summer Camp and Recreation Programs with the City of Shoreline Begins March 13 and May 22
- Positive Discipline for Families Parenting Program – Spring 2025 Series
- Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Community Van
- Soaking Up Spring Showers
- Spring Classes Available at Shoreline/LFP Senior Activity Center
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Northshore Emergency Management Coalition (NEMCo) Prepares for a Year of Community Training Activities
NEMCo, dedicated to educating the Northshore public about emergency preparedness, is excited to announce a wide range of community training opportunities for 2025. Our neighbors in Lake Forest Park and Kenmore (and others are welcome too!) are invited to participate in these informative workshops. Topics will include general preparedness, first aid, proper utility shutdowns, go-bags, radios, and hands-on fire extinguisher practice. More details about these and other classes will be posted on our homepage at www.NorthshoreEMC.com once dates are confirmed.
The Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES) team will focus on emergency communications by offering mini-trainings during their monthly meetings on the fourth Wednesday evening, as well as at dedicated licensing workshops. Topics will include developing basic ham radio skills, selecting your first radio and accessories, programming your radio, Winlink messaging practice, and other exercises for both beginner and more experienced operators (technical and general license levels). The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will offer both 3-day and 7-week options for the CERT Basic courses. These courses will prepare community members in disaster medical operations, fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and other disaster response skills. CERT will also offer a variety of additional topics at their monthly meetings for members and the public. NEMCo looks forward to training our communities in emergency preparedness so they can take care of themselves, their families, and their neighbors!
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LFP Early Registration for Summer Camp and Recreation Programs with the City of Shoreline Begins March 13 and May 22
Live in Lake Forest Park? Interested in recreation? Take advantage of recreation programs offered through the City of Shoreline. Lake Forest Park residents are eligible for a 24-hour early registration period prior to the start of each season’s programs plus an 8% discount on all program fees (not rentals) through the entire year! Early registration for LFP residents for 2025 Summer Camps begins March 13, 2025, at 8:00 a.m.
The City of Shoreline is separating the Summer Camp registration from the overall Spring/Summer Class registration. Lake Forest Park Residents early registration for 2025 Summer Camps is Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. and early registration for Summer Recreation Programs is May 22, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. To receive notices of the early registration dates, sign up for reminders through the City’s website, Facebook and Twitter. Visit www.shorelinewa.gov/recreation for more information or give them a call at 206-801-2600 with any questions. LFP offers scholarship reimbursements for eligible youth and specialized recreation participants who reside in the City and are registered for and attend cultural, recreation, or aquatic programs and camps. For more info on scholarship opportunities, visit HERE or call City Hall at 206-368-5440
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Positive Discipline for Families Parenting Program
- Spring 2025 Series
Positive Discipline for Families is a FREE 7– 8 week virtual program from Center for Human Services (offered in English and Spanish) designed for parents and caregivers seeking to build more cooperative and respectful relationships with their children. Led by certified Positive Discipline educators, the program teaches effective parenting tools, and helps families build resilience and strengthen their support networks. Open to families with children of all ages.
Registration Link for Positive Discipline in English (March 18 - April 29): Positive Discipline Spring 2025 Classes (English) Registration Link for Positive Discipline in Spanish (May 6 – June 24): Positive Discipline Spring 2025 Classes (Spanish) |
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Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Community Van
HopeLink Mobility Management provides trip coordination for the Redmond, Sammamish, Shoreline-Lake Forest Park, and Snoqualmie Valley Community Vans in partnership with King County Metro and participating cities. This service is designed to provide residents with customized options for getting around when bus service can’t meet their needs. All trips are driven by Metro approved Volunteer Drivers and are dependent on volunteer availability.
Community Vans are driven by the community, for the community! Become a volunteer driver, and you can ride for free while enjoying the flexibility to choose the trips you want to drive. Metro provides the vans, gas, insurance, and maintenance—you provide the driving skills! For more details, visit the HopeLink website. Check out the February Community Van Newsletter with updates about the program, regional news, transportation resources, and much more! |
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Soaking Up Spring Showers
When rain falls on impervious surfaces such as rooftops, roads, parking lots, and driveways, stormwater runoff is created. Stormwater runoff picks up and carries pollution such as fertilizer, pesticides, sediment, oil, bacteria, and toxic chemicals into our streams and salmon-spawning creeks.
Soil is a natural sponge. It soaks water into the ground and naturally filters out pollution. Add in a rain garden and this natural sponge can soak up even more rainwater, transforming stormwater from a destructive carrier of pollution into a source of sustenance for plant and wildlife habitats. By reducing stormwater runoff through bioretention, rain gardens can be a valuable tool to help protect our watersheds. While an individual rain garden may seem like a small thing, collectively they produce substantial neighborhood and community environmental benefits. By capturing runoff in shallow depressions and letting it soak into the ground, rain gardens also help recharge stores of groundwater in aquifers. If you’re interested in finding out more about rain gardens you can stop by City Hall to pick up a Rain Garden Handbook.
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Spring Classes Available at Shoreline/LFP Senior Activity Center
Join classes at the Shoreline/LFP Senior Activity Center! There’s still space available in many of the spring sessions, including Tai Chi, Essentrics with Natalia, chair-based exercise classes, Beginners’ Yoga, and a variety of art programs like Knitting, Driftwood Sculpture, and Open-Art. We have over 50 unique programs every month, and we're always bringing in new classes, author talks, lectures, presentations, and community partnership programs, so STAY POSTED & STAY ACTIVE!
Call 206-365-1536 to register for classes. Check out the Shoreline/LFP Senior Activity Center website.
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EVENTS - Volunteer Opportunity at Five Acre Woods – Saturday, March 1, 2025
- Racial Restrictive Covenants at Lake Forest Park Library – Saturday, March 8, 2025
- Clean Buildings Accelerator Program Information Session – Wednesday, March 12, 2025
- 50th Anniversary of the Senior Center – Monday, March 17, 2025
- Trivia Night at Shoreline/LFP Senior Activity Center – Friday, March 21, 2025
- LFP Green Fair – Saturday, March 29, 2025
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Volunteer Opportunity at Five Acre Woods – Saturday, March 1, 2025
Join the LFP Stewardship Foundation Volunteer Work Party Saturday, March 1, 9:00 AM -12:00 PM at Five Acre Woods! Volunteers will be tasked with removal of invasive ivy, planting, mulching, and restoring the health of the future park property.
Wear sturdy shoes and be prepared for uneven terrain. Some tools will be provided, but feel free to bring your own garden shears, loppers, or rakes (no power tools, please). Don't forget your gloves! Dress for the weather (rain or shine) and bring along family and friends - no experience necessary! Children under 14 must have a parental waiver and be accompanied by a parent. Check in at the volunteer table for instructions. Directions to Five Acre Woods Questions? Email Polly (polly@thesaunders.net)
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Racial Restrictive Covenants at Lake Forest Park Library – Saturday, March 8, 2025
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Clean Buildings Accelerator Program Information Session – March 12, 2025 |
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Seattle City Light is partnering with Puget Sound Energy (PSE) to offer a no-cost energy management program to help commercial and multifamily buildings save energy and prepare to meet the requirements of the Washington Clean Buildings Performance Standard. The Clean Buildings Accelerator (CBA) program will provide building owners and operators with the tools, processes, and know-how to positively impact energy consumption and support a path to compliance for the WA Clean Buildings law. Here are key details: - The program is no-cost for participants. Participants are asked to invest their time to attend action-oriented workshops and coaching calls that will provide guidance on compliance and drive energy savings.
- Get on the path to compliance for WA Clean Buildings Law. Ensure organizations have all the information they need to continue on the path to compliance.
- Receive tailored coaching based on your site and organization. The Clean Buildings Accelerator provides one-on-one support to identify operations and maintenance opportunities and deliver individualized coaching to meet specific needs and goals.
Want to learn more about the Clean Buildings Accelerator? There is an upcoming 60-minute information session on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Join to learn more about the WA Clean Buildings law, receive an overview of the program offerings, learn next steps for program participation, and answer any questions you might have. Please register in advance HERE.
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50th Anniversary of the Senior Center – Monday, March 17, 2025
Get ready to celebrate in style as the Shoreline/Lake Forest Park Senior Activity Center marks its 50th anniversary on St. Patrick’s Day! Join on Monday, March 17th from 11:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m. for a festive lunch, delicious cake, lively entertainment, and the exciting unveiling of the Center’s 1995 Time Capsule. Plus, you’ll have the chance to leave your own personal message for the next time capsule!
Please call the Reception Desk at 206-365-1536 to register by March 12th to secure your spot. This event will replace Community Dining for the day and there’s no fee to join in the fun and celebrate our milestone anniversary! This event is generously sponsored by our friends at Home Instead. Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime celebration!
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Trivia Night at Shoreline/LFP Senior Activity Center – Friday, March 21, 2025
SNACKS! BEER! KNOWLEDGE!
Join for an exciting evening of team trivia on Friday, March 21 at the Shoreline/LFP Senior Activity Center (18560 1st Ave NE, Bldg G, Shoreline, WA 98155)! Hosted by Jeopardy! champions Sally Neumann and Leah Caglio of Head in the Clouds Trivia! Whether you’re flying solo or bringing a full team, this is a fantastic fundraiser supporting our 50+ programs for older adults, organized by our amazing nonprofit board. Teams of up to 6 are welcome, but if you're coming solo or with a smaller group, we'll match you with a table so you can make new friends! This is a 21+ event with snacks, beer, wine, and soft drinks available for purchase. Doors open at 6:30 PM, games run from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Tickets are $10. Reserve your spot today! Call the Senior Center at 206-365-1536 or get your tickets online HERE. |
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LFP Green Fair - Saturday, March 29, 2025
All are welcome and invited to attend this free event! Local organizations and businesses will be there to answer your questions regarding composting, recycling, reducing waste, natural yard care, water conservation, environmentally-safe products, and more!
The fair will be held at Third Place Commons (top floor) on March 29, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Bring your friends, neighbors, and family for a fun day of learning and take home some great giveaways!
Stay tuned for announcements on workshops, who will be in attendance with a booth, and more! |
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March Meeting Schedule
All meetings are held in the hybrid format at City Hall and via Zoom.
City Council
- March 13, Work Session, 6:00 p.m.
- March 13, Regular Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
- March 20, Budget & Finance Committee Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
- March 24, Committee of the Whole Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
- March 27, Regular Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
Climate Action Committee Tree Board Planning Commission Climate Policy Advisory Team Park and Recreation Advisory Board Information may be subject to change. For the most current meeting information, please check the City’s meetings calendar and the Agendas & Minutes webpage.
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