Kirkland Community Center: Hours, Programs, Rentals & Map

Peter Kirk Community Center Opening Hours

The City’s community-center and older-adult-services pages list normal public operating hours as follows.

The center is closed on City-observed holidays. Registered classes, private events and facility rentals may operate at times outside normal office hours.

Different Hours for Private Rentals

What Is Peter Kirk Community Center?

Peter Kirk Community Center is a City of Kirkland Parks and Community Services facility in the downtown civic and recreation area.

Its activities focus particularly on adults 50 and older, while also including youth programs, community classes, social activities and space for private gatherings.

Peter Kirk is not primarily a commercial gym with unlimited unscheduled sports access. Programs and rooms operate according to the City’s activity and reservation calendars.

Programs and Services for Adults Age 50+

Peter Kirk Community Center is a major hub for the City’s older-adult services.

The City’s programs emphasize physical health, social connection, learning and practical support.

Available Program Categories

• Fitness and dance classes.
• Kirkland Steppers walking group.
• Arts and crafts activities.
• Lifelong learning and educational classes.
• Special community events.
• Chinese, Latinx and South Asian services.
• Transportation and escorted group outings.
• Health education and nutrition services.
• Foot care clinic.
• EnhanceWellness nurse and social worker.
• Congregate lunches and Meals on Wheels.
• Kirkland Senior Council activities.

Important Care Limitation

The center does not provide adult day health, respite care, nursing supervision or personal-care assistance normally delivered by professional caregivers.

People who need daily personal assistance are encouraged to attend with an appropriate support person. Ask staff about accessible participation and community referrals.

Weekly Classes, Fitness & Social Activities

The official Peter Kirk daily activities page lists a range of recurring activities. Availability may change each season or when instructors are unavailable.

Special Activities Worth Checking

Meals, Nutrition & Meals on Wheels

Peter Kirk Community Center supports older residents through nutritional meals and community partnerships.

PKCC Café Lunch Program

The City’s current activities calendar lists congregate lunches for adults age 60 and older on:

• Monday
• Tuesday
• Thursday

Meal times, registration procedures, menus and contribution arrangements should be verified before attending.

Meals on Wheels

The Community Center also works with Meals on Wheels to help deliver meals to eligible people who are homebound.

Home delivery is a separate service with its own eligibility and scheduling procedures; it should not be mistaken for an unrestricted takeout lunch program.

How to Ask About Meal Services

1. Call Peter Kirk Community Center at 425-587-3360.
2. Specify whether you need a congregate lunch or information about home-delivered meals.
3. Ask about age, residency and eligibility requirements.
4. Confirm meal days, advance reservations and suggested donations or charges.
5. Ask about dietary restrictions or accommodations when relevant.

Kirkland Senior Van Transportation

The City operates a transportation program for eligible Kirkland residents who need help reaching community activities, essential appointments and selected destinations.

Potential Destinations

• Peter Kirk Community Center.
• Local grocery stores.
• Hopelink Food Bank.
• Medical appointments in Kirkland, Kenmore, Bothell and Woodinville, when space allows.

Eligibility

The official program requires riders to be City of Kirkland residents who are eligible for, or applying for, King County Metro Access service.

Space permitting, the Senior Van may provide temporary trips to Peter Kirk Community Center while an Access application is being processed, for up to 30 days.

How to Request a Ride

Youth Programs and Summer Day Camps

Although Peter Kirk has a strong focus on older adults, its official program directory also identifies activities for children and school-age families.

Peter Kirk Youth Programs

• After-school programming for children in kindergarten through fifth grade.
• Summer day camps for ages 7–11.
• Seasonal recreational activities and enrichment.
• Registered programs with age, capacity and supervision requirements.

The center’s youth activities have separate schedules, fees and registration deadlines. A child cannot simply be dropped off during general office hours without enrollment in an appropriate supervised program.

How to Find the Next Camp

1. Open the City of Kirkland Recreation Activity Guide.
2. Choose the camp or youth-program section.
3. Confirm Peter Kirk Community Center is the actual program location.
4. Review the child’s age eligibility and available dates.
5. Check tuition, extended hours, required forms and scholarship options.
6. Complete registration through the official Parks and Community Services system.

Past summer schedules should not be assumed valid for summer 2027.

How to Register for Kirkland Recreation Classes

The City uses KirklandParks.net to manage registration for recreation programs at its community centers.

The Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 recreation registration period opened:

Those dates have passed, but remaining classes and upcoming sessions can still be checked in the online catalog.

Registration Steps

Registration assistance: 425-587-3336, Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM.

Peter Kirk Community Center Room Rental Rates

The City lists several spaces available to rent for meetings, workshops, parties, celebrations and approved events.

Published Hourly Rates

Additional Deposits

Deposits may be refundable if the renter follows all conditions, leaves the room clean and completes the required checkout process.

Multipurpose Room: Capacity, Kitchen and Amenities

The large Peter Kirk Community Center multipurpose room is suited to larger approved gatherings.

Room Amenities Listed by the City

• Twenty six-foot rectangular tables.
• 150 chairs.
• Stage.
• Pull-down projector screen, without a projector.
• Steam table.
• Convection oven.
• Stove.
• Microwave.
• Small refrigerator.

The availability of furniture layouts, food preparation and any additional equipment must be confirmed through the rental agreement.

Smaller Meeting Rooms

The Sunroom includes rectangular tables, chairs, a whiteboard and a projector screen. The smaller meeting rooms provide square tables and chairs.

Ask staff which room and setup fit your guest count rather than assuming the published maximum capacity works for every seating configuration.

How to Reserve a Room at Peter Kirk

Rental email: eParks@kirklandwa.gov

Rental Cancellation and Change Policy

The current Peter Kirk facility page publishes these cancellation conditions:

Damage deposits are described as refundable on cancellation. Changes to a reservation date or time may carry a $25 administrative fee and depend on availability.

A rescheduled rental that is later canceled may be evaluated using the original reservation date.

Peter Kirk vs. North Kirkland Community Center

Both facilities are managed by the City of Kirkland, but their locations and typical programs are different.

When North Kirkland May Be Better

North Kirkland Community Center offers year-round recreation programs for children, teens and adults, including arts, fitness, preschool activities and seasonal day camps.

Its summer programs cover ages 3–15, with all-day, half-day and specialty camps.

North Kirkland Indoor Playground

The City lists a drop-in indoor playground on Wednesdays, 10 AM–1 PM, from approximately mid-September through May.

Equipment can include push-and-pull toys, small climbing features, slides, cars and baby toys. Adults must supervise children, and food and drink are not permitted in the playground area.

Check the latest Recreation Guide for holiday exclusions and admission costs.

North Kirkland Rentals

The center’s multipurpose room holds up to 245 guests and has published hourly prices of $125 for residents and $150 for nonresidents, with a $300 standard damage deposit.

Peter Kirk Park, Pool and Outdoor Recreation

Peter Kirk Community Center sits within the downtown Peter Kirk Park area, near the city library, performing arts venues and outdoor recreation facilities.

Peter Kirk Park Amenities

• Outdoor recreation and open space.
• Public playground.
• Pickleball courts with posted rotation rules.
• Lee Johnson baseball and softball field.
• Seasonal Peter Kirk Pool.
• Nearby public library and downtown amenities.

The park’s pickleball courts are separate from activities inside the community center. The City’s park page explains that three courts have timed-play rules when others are waiting.

Peter Kirk Pool

Peter Kirk Pool is an outdoor, seasonal swimming facility in the same general park complex, with its own admission schedule, swim lessons and aquatic programs.

It is not an indoor swimming pool inside the Peter Kirk Community Center.

Peter Kirk Community Center Map & Directions

Peter Kirk Community Center
352 Kirkland Avenue
Kirkland, WA 98033

Phone: 425-587-3360
Email: eParks@kirklandwa.gov

Parking

The City states that on-site Peter Kirk Community Center parking is available to program participants with a PKCC parking pass, obtained at the front desk.

Additional parking is available in the public garage beneath the Kirkland Library near 3rd Street and Kirkland Avenue.

For accessible building entrances, drop-off arrangements, mobility assistance or public transportation information, contact the facility before your visit.

Before Your Visit: Planning Checklist

• Confirm whether you need Peter Kirk or North Kirkland Community Center.
• Check regular office and drop-in hours.
• Verify the exact class or special-event schedule.
• Ask whether registration, a fee or advance reservation is required.
• For older-adult services, check age and eligibility restrictions.
• For the lunch program, confirm the current serving day and reservation rules.
• For Senior Van transportation, arrange the trip using the City’s eligibility process.
• For rental events, confirm room capacity, advance notice and deposits.
• Ask about parking permits and accessible entrances.
• Remember that Peter Kirk Pool is a separate seasonal facility.

Official City of Kirkland Sources

• Kirkland Community Centers — Addresses, Hours and Programs
• Peter Kirk Older Adult Activities and Services
• Weekly Classes and Events
• Peter Kirk Meeting and Event Rentals
• North Kirkland Community Center
• Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 Recreation Activity Guide
• Kirkland Senior Van Rules
• Peter Kirk Park and Seasonal Pool
• Official Recreation Program Registration

This independent visitor guide is not an official City of Kirkland publication. Kirkland Parks and Community Services manages program registration, transportation eligibility, rentals and all facility policies. Verify schedules and fees before making arrangements.