Kirkland's O.O. Denny Park is now home to a brand new picnic shelter, courtesy of a combined community effort. An infusion of funds from local residents Dick and Nancy Gode, the defunct Finn Hill Park and Recreation District, and the Kirkland Community Foundation made the project a reality. This initiative reflects Kirkland's spirit of communal solidarity and dedication to enhancing public gathering spaces.
"To the Gode family, the Finn Hill Neighborhood Alliance, Community Foundation, and all who contributed to this project, thank you for helping us build a place that reflects what Kirkland does best: creating spaces where people can come together, rain or shine," Mayor Kelli Curtis said on City of Kirkland, acknowledging the multitude of contributors. The new shelter adds to the park's available amenities, increasing capacity for picnics and events, and reinforcing community bonds in this picturesque locale.
With the shelter now open to the public, it serves as a fresh beacon for social gatherings in Kirkland's scenic setting. Available for public reservations, the structure stands as a testament to the power of philanthropy in urban development. "Picnic shelters bring people together, and this addition to O.O. Denny Park creates more opportunities for connection in one of the most scenic settings in Kirkland," Parks and Community Services Director Lynn Zwaagstra told the City of Kirkland's news feed.
Those interested in reserving the picnic area can find details and make arrangements through the City's official park rentals website.
