The poplar trees along Central Way at Peter Kirk Park have far outlived their 30–40 year lifespan and will be removed February 16–19, 2026. The work is expected to take up to three days and is necessary to keep the area safe for visitors and neighbors.
Want to learn more about these trees and why they’re being removed? Watch this informative video from Parks Operations Supervisor Rob Martinson.
To support a healthy long-term tree canopy, the City will replace the 15 poplars with 45 new trees. We’ll replant as many as possible in Peter Kirk Park and place the remaining trees throughout Kirkland’s parks, including McAuliffe Park, North Kirkland Community Center, Reservoir Park, and Rose Hill Meadows.
Our team is choosing species that will thrive for decades to come, including oak, western red cedar, beech, linden, and others. Thank you for your support as we continue stewarding our parks and urban forest.
