Cross Kirkland Corridor

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Category Overview

Trails grants help communities and recreation areas fund the creation and improvement of trails for walking, hiking, cycling, horseback riding, and cross-country skiing. These grants help make communities more livable, create regional trails systems, and open up beautiful outdoor spaces for people to enjoy. WWRP is the largest source of trail support in the state of Washington.

Project Highlights

The City of Kirkland used this grant to acquire 12.8 acres of the 13.7 acres of a former railroad corridor, currently referred to as the Cross Kirkland Corridor, to develop a recreational trail. Sponsor will use 5.65 miles of the corridor (known as the “Trail Area”) begins/ends in Bellevue and bisects Kirkland north/south from 108th Avenue NE to Slater Avenue NE (132nd Avenue NE), runs through eight of Kirkland’s thirteen neighborhoods, and is adjacent to many of the cities’ parks and schools. The primary recreation opportunity provided by the project will be for non-motorized recreational use.

Quick Facts

WWRP Applicant: Kirkland City of Category: Trails WWRP Grant: $500,000.00 Applicant Match: $500,000.00 Project Type: Acquisition County: King Legislative District: 45, 48 Status: Closed Completed RCO Project # 12-1392

Location Details

The corridor offers seventeen connections to existing streets and paths. The South Kirkland Park and Ride is the southern most access point. Driving directions from the north (on I-405 S): take I-405 South to WA-520 West toward Seattle, take ramp right and follow signs for 108th Ave NE (.6 mi), turn right onto 108th Ave NE (.2 mi), turn left onto NE 38th Pl (.2 mi), arrive at 10610 NE 38th Pl, Kirkand, WA 98033. Driving Directions from the south (on I-405 N): take I-405 North, at exit 14, take ramp right for WA-520 West toward Seattle (3.9 mi), take ramp right and follow signs for 108th Ave NE (.9 mi), turn right onto 108th Ave NE (.2 mi), turn left onto NE 38th Pl (.2 mi), arrive at 10610 NE 38th Pl, Kirkand, WA 98033.

What is the WWRP

The Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program (WWRP) is a state grant program that creates and conserves local and state parks, wildlife habitat and working farms. The Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office administers WWRP grants, and the legislature funds the program.