Kirkland lies on the northeastern shores of Lake Washington, just over the I-520 Evergreen Point floating bridge from Seattle. Strolling along Kirkland's waterfront parks and beaches is a popular pastime, made all the more romantic by panoramic views of the lake, Seattle skyline and Olympic Mountains that lie beyond. No other city has as many waterfront parks on this lake as Kirkland. Kirkland is an excellent 'home base' for visitors who wish to travel around Seattle, Lake Washington, the Eastside (Bellevue, Bothell, Redmond, and Woodinville), and the Cascade foothills communities and backcountry