City of Lake Forest Park
17425 Ballinger Way NE
Lake Forest Park, WA 98155
www.cityoflfp.gov
206-368-5440

April 2025

Help Shape Lake Forest Park’s Climate Future:

Take the Survey!

Lake Forest Park is planning for a more resilient future, and we need your input! Climate change affects our environment, homes, and the local economy - and your voice can help shape the solutions.

Whether you’re a resident, business owner, student, or part of a local organization, we want to hear from you! Share your experiences, concerns, and ideas to help shape policies that support our community by taking the Climate Element Community Survey.

The City of Lake Forest Park is developing a Climate Element to build resilience against climate impacts and reduce greenhouse gas emissions within the community. This new Climate Element will be integrated into the City’s Comprehensive Plan, serving as the framework to achieve Lake Forest Park’s vision for the future.

Your input is invaluable. Responses are anonymous. The survey takes approximately 15 minutes to complete (or as much time as you need). For more information about the Climate Element project, please visit our website.

The survey is available in both English and Spanish and closes on April 10.

Take the survey in English

Responda la encuesta en español

Questions? Email mhofman@cityoflfp.gov.

PROJECT INFORMATION

What’s Happening at the Future Lakefront Park Property?
Public Works Project Updates

What's Happening at the Future Lakefront Park Property?

The 2025 Winter project update has been posted on the website. Visit the following link to learn more about recent developments and view new photos of the park: https://lfplakefrontpark.com/projectupdates.

If you've recently passed by the Lakefront Property this fall, you may have noticed some changes on-site. Specifically, several buildings have been deconstructed, and a new fence and gate have been installed. You can explore the virtual tour and view updated pictures on the project website here: https://lfplakefrontpark.com/virtualtour.

The City and its consultant team are advancing the design work and applying for necessary permits. Over the next several months, additional updates will continue to be posted on the project website.

information about lakefront park property

Public Works Project Updates

The Public Works Department has some large projects on the horizon that will make our roads safer, improve our sewer infrastructure, and create more salmon spawning habitat.

Roundabout Project

The City is building a roundabout on Ballinger Way NE at the intersection of 40th Place NE and NE 184th Street. The project will include a single-lane roundabout, new sidewalks and shared use pathways, four new pedestrian crossings with refuge islands, and improved street lighting.

Looking towards the future with safety, efficiency, and the environment in mind, this project will allow our community to grow mindfully while also providing infrastructure that supports non-vehicular travel along the corridor. Construction is expected to take place from late 2025 to early 2027.

Learn more about the roundabout project on our website.

Lift Station and Sewer Improvements Project

The City owns and operates two lift stations, both of which are located on Beach Drive NE. While they remain operable, they are well past their service life. These lift stations connect to a sewer main that runs along the edge of Lake Washington, a configuration that does not meet current environmental standards.

The City will be replacing these two lift stations with one and will be relocating the sewer main into the Beach Drive NE right-of-way. This project is still in the early stages of design. Construction is expected to take place in 2026.

L90 and L100 Culvert Replacement Projects

There are two adjacent culverts along Lyon Creek near the intersection of Ballinger Way NE and 35th Avenue NE that have been identified as fish-passage barriers. By removing fish-passage barriers like these and others, the City can increase the area of salmon spawning habitat in our creeks.

The L90 culvert carries Lyon Creek under NE 185th Street and is owned by the City. The L100 culvert carries Lyon Creek under Ballinger Way NE and is owned by WSDOT. The City and WSDOT are working together to replace these culverts. WSDOT’s culvert replacement will take place first, during the second half of 2025. The City’s culvert replacement will happen a year later during the second half of 2026.

MESSAGE FROM THE ADVISORY BODIES

Another Survey?!

Yes! Lake Forest Park is developing a Climate Element to include in the newly updated Comprehensive Plan. This is a policy document that will be paired with the Climate Action Plan and act as guidance for future actions by the City.

You are encouraged to fill out the survey to be sure that the Climate Element reflects the needs and concerns of residents. It is intended to collect concerns and ideas on climate change.

This is the first of several opportunities to be heard on the issues of climate. The survey is available on the City website and closes April 10. In addition, there will be an open house and opportunities to provide comments to City Council before the Comprehensive Plan Climate Element is adopted.

Don't miss your chance to make a difference!

EVENTS

LFP Green Fair – Saturday, March 29
King County Wastemobile – Friday, April 11 to Sunday April 13
POCAAN Senior Mobile Medical Van – Friday, April 11
LFP Arbor Day Celebration at Horizon View Park – Sunday, April 27
Fred Hutch Mammogram Van – Tuesday, April 29
Pack the Park Fun Run – Saturday, May 10
Lake Forest Park Farmers Market Opens Mother's Day - Sunday, May 11

LFP Green Fair

Saturday, March 29

Everyone is welcome to attend this free event! Bring your friends, family, and neighbors for a fun day of learning and take home some great giveaways!

Get answers to all your green gardening questions, receive recycling tips from Republic Services, and ask tree care questions to our City Arborist. Learn about resources and classes from the NE Seattle and Shoreline Tool Library, plus much more!

Join us at Third Place Commons (top floor) on March 29, 2025, from 10 AM to 2 PM for a day of learning, community, and fun!

Check out the LFP’s Green Fair Facebook event page.

King County Wastemobile

Friday, April 11 to Sunday, April 13

Do you have household hazardous waste that needs disposal? The Wastemobile — King County Hazardous Waste Program — is coming to the UW – Bothell Campus (18115 Campus Way NE, Bothell 98011) from April 11-13 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

You may drop off items such as antifreeze, batteries, gasoline, fluorescent lights, and pesticides. To view the full list of what you can and cannot bring and learn some safety tips visit the King County Household Hazardous Waste webpage or call the Household Hazards Line with King County at 206-296-4692.

If you cannot make it to the Wastemobile, do not dispose of your hazardous waste like cleaning products, batteries, or pesticides in the garbage or down the drain. Take your hazardous waste to the North Seattle Hazardous Waste drop-off site for safe disposal.

Don’t worry if you miss this one — there will be more events across King County through October! Find additional event dates here.

POCAAN Senior Mobile Medical Van

Friday, April 11

FREE Medical Screenings for Ages 55+! POCAAN’s Senior Mobile Medical Outreach program (SMMO), also known as SAGE, will be at the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Activity Center on Friday, April 11 to provide free medical services and wellness assessments.

On-site Registered Nurses (RNs) and Nurse Practitioners (NPs) will be available to assist with heart health, joint pain, ear pain, diabetes care, thyroid disorders, STIs, lab result interpretation, and more!

Translation services are available on-site in over 100 languages to ensure everyone can access care.

Date: Friday, April 11, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Activity Center Parking Lot
18560 1st Ave NE Bldg G, Shoreline, WA 98155

Cost: Free - Your insurance will NOT be billed.
Call to Schedule: (206) 365-1536

https://www.cityoflfp.gov/DocumentCenter/View/12240/2025-Arbor-Day-flyer

Fred Hutch Mammogram Van

Tuesday, April 29

We are excited to announce additional dates the Fred Hutch Mammogram Van will be at the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Activity Center! It is incredibly convenient to come to the Center for your yearly screening! It ensures timely access to essential health screenings without the need for long travel or waiting times.

Appointments are scheduled directly with the Fred Hutch’s scheduling line or through MyChart at FredHutch.org/Mammovan. Appointments take approximately 15 minutes.

Date: Tuesday, April 29
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Senior Activity Center Parking Lot
18560 1st Ave NE Bldg G, Shoreline, WA 98155

Cost: Fred Hutch works with your insurance, and for people who do not have insurance, or their insurance doesn’t cover mammogram screenings, the Mammogram Van team can screen them to apply against sponsored funds to cover the cost of a screening. Just call ahead to check your eligibility.

Call to Schedule: (206) 606-7800

Lake Forest Park Farmers Market Opens Mother’s Day

Sunday, May 11

Mark your calendars! The Lake Forest Park Farmers Market kicks off the season on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 11th from 10 AM to 2 PM in front of City Hall.

Come early to stock up on fresh fruits, vegetables, and local goods, and say hello to your favorite vendors - including some exciting new ones! And of course, don’t forget a beautiful bouquet for Mom, Grandma, or any special mother in your life - it’s the perfect way to celebrate the day.

The market runs every Sunday through October 19th, 10 AM to 2 PM. We can’t wait to see you there! 🛍️💐

LFP Early Registration for Summer Recreation Programs with the City of Shoreline Begins May 22

Live in Lake Forest Park? Interested in recreation? Take advantage of exclusive benefits through the City of Shoreline’s recreation programs! As a Lake Forest Park resident, you’re eligible for a 24-hour early registration period before each season’s programs begin, plus an 8% discount on all program fees (excluding rentals) year-round!

The City of Shoreline is separating the Summer Camp registration from the overall Spring/Summer Class registration. Lake Forest Park Residents early registration for Summer Recreation Programs begins May 22, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. Early registration for Summer Camp Programs took place on March 13, 2025. To receive notices of the early registration dates, sign up for reminders through the City’s website, Facebook and Twitter.

For more details, visit www.shorelinewa.gov/RegisterNow or call 206-801-2600.

Lake Forest Park also offers scholarship reimbursements for eligible youth and specialized recreation participants who reside in the city and are enrolled in cultural, recreational, or aquatic programs and camps. For more information on scholarships, visit HERE or contact City Hall at 206-368-5440.

Go Native! Plant Native, Flowering Plants to Attract Pollinators

Attract pollinators with native plants. Beneficial insects contribute to a healthy and biodiverse ecosystem. To provide for their wellbeing, think of your yard as native habitat. Incorporate flowering plants into your landscape and vegetable garden for year round bloom. Opt for native plants, as they are often more disease-resistant and require less maintenance and water.

How can you tell if a plant is native or noxious, or a species is beneficial or invasive? What should you do if unwelcome invaders show up and take over? There are many free resources, native plant sales, and fun plant identifier apps to guide you. Start here:

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