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Lake Forest Park residents can register early for January-June 2026 recreation programs starting December 18 at 8:00 a.m. They also receive an 8% discount on program fees year-round. The City offers scholarships for eligible youth participating in cultural, recreational, or aquatic programs.
Lake Forest Park launched an Adopt-a-Drain program to combat stormwater pollution. The initiative encourages community members to volunteer in maintaining the stormwater network contributing to cleaner waterways. The event is set for November 15, 2025.
Lake Forest Park City Council will hold a public hearing on November 20, 2025, to discuss proposed revenue increases for the 2025-2026 Mid-Biennial Budget amendment. The council will consider increases in the property tax levy, user fees, surface water utility rate, and sewer utility rates. Written testimony is accepted prior to the meeting, with verbal comments permitted during the hearing.
Lake Forest Park Municipal Court updates its hours for an event on November 7, 2025. The event, which spans from 12:30 PM to 9:15 PM local time, aims to engage the community with various activities. Attendees can expect to participate in shopping and explore local attractions.
Lake Forest Park will host a Community Clean Up Work Party at Blue Heron Park from October 30 to November 8, 2025. The event aims to engage local residents in preserving natural spaces and enhancing community involvement. Participants can contribute to the upkeep of the park while enjoying the outdoors.
Lake Forest Park will host a neighborhood meeting on November 6 regarding the Ballinger Way NE roundabout project. The event aims to discuss the project's details and gather community input. Residents can participate via a web conference.
Lake Forest Park residents will vote on a six-year police and public safety levy in November 2025. The measure, if approved, would fund essential public safety services, addressing rising costs that have outpaced the City’s property tax revenue.
The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries proposed a 4.9% increase in workers’ compensation insurance costs for employers in 2026, compounding financial pressures on local governments. Police agencies in Lake Forest Park have already faced a 52% increase in rates over the past three years. The City Council plans to place a temporary levy lid lift on the November 2025 ballot to address funding challenges for public safety services.
A guided tour of the Salmon SEEson at Pfingst Animal Acres Park is scheduled for Sunday, October 19, 2025. The event will focus on salmon fishing and related activities in Lake Forest Park, Washington. Tour guide Jeffery S. will lead participants in exploring McAleer Creek.
Lake Forest Park will host a Municipal Court event on October 3, 2025, to address traffic enforcement and related misdemeanors. The court focuses on limited jurisdiction matters, including summary offenses affecting individuals. This event highlights the local administration of justice in the Seattle Metropolitan Area.