Kirkland-Redmond Protected Habitat

For a wonderful nature experience, visit some of the natural areas in the KIrkland-Redmond area.  They contain a diversity of native vegetation that provides habitat for birds, fish, and other wildlife and embodies the beauty and character of our region's landscape.

Enjoy the regional parks and trails, many which have portions set aside for natural areas and all of which are protected from development.

• Bear Creek Trail (Washington Wildlife and Recreation Coalition, City of Redmond - 2007)
• Evans Creek Natural Area (King County)
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• Heronfield Wetlands (City of Kirkland)
• Juanita Bay Park (City of Kirkland)
• Guided Nature Walks
• Juanita Bay Park Expansion (Washington Wildlife and Recreation Coalition, City of Kirkland - 1994) 

• Kathryn C. Lewis Natural Area (King County)
       Map, description and picture
• Lower Bear Creek Natural Area (King County)
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• Marymoor Connector Trail (King County)
• Marymoor Park: Natural Area/BirdLoop (King County)
• Guided Nature Walks
• McCrory Lyford Acquisition (City of Kirkland)
• Redmond Watershed Preserve (City of Redmond)
• Watershed Park (City of Kirkland)
• Guided Nature Walks
• Yarrow Bay Wetlands (City of Kirkland)