Construction on Juanita Beach Bathhouse to Begin in January 2020

Published on December 04, 2019

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Kellie Stickney
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KIRKLAND, Wash. – The Council will be asked to approve the awarding of a contract for the Juanita Beach Bathhouse project at their meeting on Tuesday, December 10.

The project will demolish the existing bathhouse, create a new bathhouse, construct two picnic pavilions, install accessible playground equipment, and provides for environmental enhancements. The project will also include a public art element that capitalizes on the rich history of Juanita Beach Park, transforming historic images into an interactive display of art made from stainless-steel cut-out metal discs positioned in various locations across the park’s 22-acre vicinity. This project is part of the one percent for art program managed by the Kirkland Cultural Arts Commission. All of these improvements are consistent with the park’s approved master plan.

The newly constructed bathhouse building will provide year-round restrooms, storage space for lifeguards, a non-motorized boating concession area, and park maintenance and event storage. Contractors will remove the existing playground equipment and reinstall it at Windsor Vista Park to create a neighborhood playground.

“The new bathhouse, year-round bathrooms and picnic pavilions will be a great amenity for what is one of our most heavily used parks,” said Mayor Penny Sweet. “One of the best things about living in Kirkland is our amazing system of parks and public waterfront. It’s important that we continue to invest in our parks so that they remain an incredible community asset.”

The project will be completed by Synergy, Inc., a family-owned construction company in Woodinville. Construction is anticipated to begin in January 2020 with final completion anticipated in August. A groundbreaking event will be scheduled for January 2020.

There may be minor closures during construction. The City will provide updates via the City newsletter, social media channels and the City website. For updates on the project, please visit the project’s webpage at: www.kirklandwa.gov.