Watershed Park

Notes: There are over 60 plant species and more than 40 bird species have been recorded in the park, other small wildlife have been seen in the park. The area was preserved as second growth forest because Cochrane Spring was the water source for Kirkland until Kirkland joined the Seattle water district in 1967.  Old fire hydrants and an old, but now dry, reservoir are still extant in the park.

Getting There:  The park is at 4500 110th Avenue NE in Kirkland, Wa. Take Exit 17 off I-405, then take a left at the light and another left at the next light, onto Southeast 70th Place. Follow that about two miles to 108th Avenue Northeast and go left. In another couple miles, take a left onto Northeast 45th Street, and find the small main parking lot at its intersection with 110th Avenue Northeast. The park is about 1 mile north of South Kirkland Park & Ride, and is served by Metro bus routes 234 and 255 and Sound Transit bus route 540. Saturday service on 234 and 540 is hourly, on 255 half-hourly. There is limited on-street parking. Please do not block anyone’s mailboxes.

Where to go: There are several wooden signs showing the existing trails, and several benches are scattered throughout the park.  Except for the trails and volunteer maintenance, the park is undeveloped.