Lake Forest Park

City of Lake Forest Park
	Nickname : LFP
	; Lake Forest Park - town center and Farmers' Market
Location in Washington
	City of Lake Forest Park
	City of Lake Forest Park
Basic data
Foundation :	June 20, 1961 ( incorporated , i.e. recognized as a local authority )
State :	United States
State :	Washington
County :	King County
Coordinates :	47 ° 45 ′ N , 122 ° 17 ′ W Coordinates: 47 ° 45 ′ N , 122 ° 17 ′ W
Time zone :	Pacific ( UTC − 8 / −7 )
Residents :	13,243 (as of 2015)
Population density :	1,448.9 inhabitants per km 2
Area :	9.45 km 2 (approx. 4 mi 2 ) of; which 9.14 km 2 (approx. 4 mi 2 ) is land
Height :	21 m
Postal code :	98155
Area code :	+1 206
FIPS :	53-37270
GNIS ID :	1512366
Website :	City of Lake Forest Park
Mayor :	Jeff Johnson
	; Location of Lake Forest Park in King County

Lake Forest Park is a city ( City ) in King County in the State of Washington , just north of Seattle . A dormitory city in terms of design , the majority of the city consists of single households in medium-sized to larger residential units. Less than four percent of the city's area is designated as an industrial park; the majority of it is in a zone, there are no industrial areas.

Lake Forest Park is on the shores of Lake Washington. The city has parks and nature reserves, convenient access to the Burke-Gilman Trail , a summer farmers' market and a large new bookstore with a snack area that hosts music events. As of the 2010 United States Census , Lake Forest Park had 12,598 residents.

history

Lake Forest Park was founded in 1912 by Ole Hanson, Mayor of Seattle in 1918/19, as one of the first planned cities in the Seattle area. Designed for recreation for working people in a picturesque setting, the town planners planned streets and parcels with strict observance of natural boundaries. The original sales prospectus for the parcels states:

“… The strict fiat has gone forth that all the natural beauty must be preserved; that no tree must unwittingly be cut down; that the natural wild flowers must remain; that the streams, the springs, the lake front, the nodding willows, the stately cedar, the majestic fir, the quivering cypress and the homelike maple and all the flora and fauna with which nature has blessed this lakeshore, must not be defiled by the hand of man. "

“... the strict requirement is implemented that all natural beauty must be preserved; that no tree should be accidentally felled; that the naturally growing wildflowers must remain; that the streams, the springs, the banks, the nodding willows, the stately cedar, the majestic fir, the trembling cypress and the homely maple and all the flora and fauna with which nature has blessed these banks are not violated by human hands allowed to."

By 1914 and the completion of Red Brick Road (now Bothell Way , part of Washington State Route 522 ) to nearby Kenmore and Bothell , the city literally marked the end of the better roads leading north out of Seattle with the best access to further north or eastern locations, be it by boat across Lake Washington or with the Seattle, Lake Shore and Eastern Railway .

Lake Forest Park was officially recognized as a city on June 20, 1961, in large part to preserve its special identity. The city remained small - below 5,000 inhabitants - until the 1990s, when a series of incorporations significantly expanded the city limits and more than doubled the official population.

The 0.75 acres (0.3 hectare) Lyon Creek Park was created in the late 1990s on land acquired by the city in 1998. For the first fifty years the lot had belonged to Marcia and Robert Morris, who built a modernist building and horse stable on the property. Both buildings were demolished in the course of the park design; around 5,000 native shrubs and plants were planted. The newly planted part was designed by hundreds of volunteer citizens.

The Lake Forest Park Town Center , the business district of the city, was built in 1964 and encloses the Bothell Way , not far from the shore. In late 2005, the city government began holding public meetings to discuss the future of the city center. The decision was to renovate the Lake Forest Park Town Center ; Today it covers 18 acres (7 hectares) and offers many opportunities for shopping, dining and entertainment. The Lake Forest Park Town Center is also home to a branch of the King County Library System , Third Place Books, and Third Place Commons , a community center.

geography

Lake Forest Park is located on the north end of Lake Washington. The southern city limits coincide with that of Seattle. To the north, Lake Forest Park borders Snohomish County , where the neighboring towns of Mountlake Terrace and Brier are also located. To the east, the city is bordered by Lake Washington and 55th Avenue NE , where the city of Kenmore begins; the Burke-Gilman Trail runs parallel to the lakeshore and follows the shorelines to Kenmore in the north and Seattle in the south. The city's western limit coincides with the eastern limit of Shoreline and largely follows 25th Avenue NE .

According to the United States Census Bureau , the city occupies a total of 9.45 square kilometers, of which 9.14 km² is land and the remainder is water. The two largest streams are Lyon Creek and McAleer Creek; both are salmon habitats. The shores of Lake Washington include two private beach clubs but do not offer public access for boats; however, the Lyon Creek Waterfront Preserve offers 100 ft (30 m) of the shores of Lake Washington and a visitor wharf that leads out into the lake.

The Lyon Creek Waterfront Preserve offers observation opportunities on Lake Washington.

Neighboring communities

Mountlake Terrace	Brier	Brier
Shoreline		Kenmore
Shoreline / Seattle	Seattle	Lake Washington

Parks

The Horizon View Park is located on the highest point of Lake Forest Park (19800 198th pcs./ 47th Ave. NE) and contains lawns, a children's playground with swings and a play Railroad, a basketball half-court, tennis courts, playing fields, picnic tables and paved paths through a natural, forest-like area; it covers 8.4 acres (3.4 hectares).
The Pentecostal Animal Acres Park is located on the NE 178th Street / Brookside Boulevard and offers picnic tables, a 0.25 mi (0.4 km) long trail, a salmon observation deck and a beautiful flower-shaped drinking fountain for man and dog from Dogwood wood. The park also contains a bust of Admiral Miguel Grau Seminario donated to the City of Lake Forest Park in 2011 by the Consulate General of Peru and the Peruvian Navy.
The Eagle Scout Park is a small park on NE 178th St. / NE 180th St. and offers a picnic area as well as exercise trails for walkers and runners.
The Blue Heron Park is a 0.5 acre (0.2 ha) large park at the NE 170th pcs./ Hamlin Road, just off the Bothell Way. This park has a pedestrian bridge that connects Brookside Boulevard NE to the city center and is popular for its salmon and herons.
The Grace Cole Nature Park is a 15.2 acre (6.2 ha) wetland, which is named after the esteemed deputies Grace Cole, and at the 30th Ave. NE / NE 166th St. is located. The Lake Forest Park Stewardship Foundation regularly holds “ivy out” work parties in summer to preserve or restore natural habitats.
The Lyon Creek Waterfront Preserve is located on the street from the city center (17337 Beach Drive NE), adjacent to the Lake Forest Park Civic Club . A short walk along the shore is ideal for viewing the mouth of Lyon Creek and Lake Washington. The park includes 100 ft (30 m) shores of Lake Washington.
The Whispering Willow Park is located in 17038 44th Ave NE. The park offers a short walk along the shore, seating and a natural play area for children. It connects 44th Ave. NE with the city center.

The Grace Cole Nature Park with the seasons, 2006-2008

District

The Lake Forest Park Town Center forms the city's business district. This one complex includes the public library (within the King County Library System ), the police station, town hall, and about 40 shops, smaller businesses, and medical practices. The Third Place Commons are a large public space that encompasses much of the upper floors of the central buildings. Until the end of 2007, the city was also served by a finance unit of the US Postal Service in the same complex; these services have moved to the nearby Shoreline. The city center was also home to Shoreline Community College's Lake Forest Park campus , but it's closed today.

The residential areas include:

Horizon View, located in the northeast of the city, is characterized by its proximity to Horizon View Park, the highest point in the city. The park is located on a small plateau formed by several steep hills. Half of the “train park”, as some young people call the area, consists of the park, which was improved between 2001 and 2003 and which was expanded in 2013 with an expansion of the path, the upgrading of the lawns and new play equipment. The other half consists of an artificial body of water. All in all, a lot of recreational sports can be done in the park.
Sheridan Beach / Heights, in the southeast of the city, is characterized by its proximity to the Sheridan Beach Club , to which residents have access for a fee.

Demographics

Population development
Census	Residents	± in%
1970	2530	-
1980	2485	-1.8%
1990	4031	62.2%
2000	13,142	226%
2010	12,598	-4.1%
2016 estimate	13,266	5.3%
US Decennial Census 2015 Estimate

On the basis of per capita income , one of the more reliable measures of wealth, Lake Forest Park ranks 26th out of 614 Washington areas compared.

2010 Census

As of the 2010 census , Lake Forest Park had 12,598 residents, 5,024 households, and 3,502 families. The population density was 1377.9 per km ². There were 5,268 housing units at an average density of 576.2 per km².

The population consisted of 83% white , 1.8% African American , 0.6% Indian , 8.8% Asian , 0.2% Pacific islanders , 1% other “races” " And 4.7% from two or more" races " . Hispanics or Latinos of "any race" made up 3.6% of the population.

Of the 5,024 households, 30.2% had children under the age of 18, 58.6% were run by married couples living together , 7.8% by single mothers and 3.3% by single fathers; 30.3% were non-families. 23% of the households were singles and 7.9% were single people over 65 years of age. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.92.

The median age in the city was 45 years. 20.8% of the population were under 18, 6.4% between 18 and 24, 22.8% between 25 and 44, 34.9% between 45 and 64 and 15.1% 65 years or older. 49.7% of the population were men and 50.3% women.

Census 2000

As of the 2000 census , Lake Forest Park had 13,142 residents, 5,029 households, and 3,600 families. The population density was 1433.4 per km ². There were 5,168 housing units at an average density of 563.7 per km².

The population was 85.32% White , 1.64% African American , 0.43% Native American , 7.94% Asian , 0.11% Pacific Islander , 0.92% from other "races" and 3.64% from two or more "races" . Hispanics or Latinos of "any race" made up 2.24% of the population.

Of the 5,029 households, 31.8% had children under the age of 18, 61.1% were run by married couples living together, and 7.9% by single mothers; 28.4% were non-families. 21.2% of the households were singles and 6.4% were single people over 65 years of age. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 2.97.

The median age in the city was 42 years. 22.4% of the population were under 18, 6.5% between 18 and 24, 26.6% between 25 and 44, 31.5% between 45 and 64 and 13% 65 years or older. For every 100 women there were 97.8 men, for those over 18 years of age it was 93.1 men for every 100 women.

All information on median income relates to the median. The median household income was US $ 74,149 and that of families was US $ 84,316. Men had a median income of US $ 53,164 compared to US $ 39,531 for women. The per capita income was US $ 33,419. About 1.3% of families and 3.8% of the total population lived below the poverty line ; this affected 2.3% of those under 18 and 2.2% of those over 65.

education

According to the Census 2000 , 21.1 percent of the city's population over 25 years of age have an academic or professional qualification, 51.1 percent (compared to the national average of 24 percent) have a bachelor's degree or a higher degree and 93.2 percent ( compared to 80 percent in the national average) have a high school diploma or an equivalent degree.

There are two public schools (the Brookside Elementary and the Lake Forest Park Elementary ) administered by the Shoreline School District .

Community programs and services

The City of Lake Forest Park uses strategic partnerships to provide programs and services to the community. Such a partnership with the Recreation Department of the City of Shoreline offers residents discounted access to a wide variety of programs such as training and workshops for all ages. The City of Lake Forest Park also has a partnership relationship with the Shoreline / Lake Forest Park Arts Council , Shoreline / Lake Forest Park Senior Center, and Hang Time (an intensive student recreational program offered by Kellogg Middle School and the YMCA ). In addition, the City of Lake Forest Park provides financial support to the Center for Human Services , which provides psychosocial counseling, advice on dealing with alcohol and other drugs , contact and educational services for residents; the fees are graded according to income. The heart of the city center, Third Place Commons , is managed by Friends of the Third Place Commons , a not-for-profit organization under Section 501 (c) 3 of the Internal Revenue Code of the United States Code . The Third Place Commons offers a large hall with a stage, restaurants, seating, a play area for children, free Wi-Fi access and a meeting room. Third Place Commons also operates the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market , which takes place outdoors on Sundays from May to October and has more than 45 stalls.

Lake Forest Park Municipal Court

The Lake Forest Park Municipal Court, Lake Forest Park's district court, was established in 1961. The court is designed as a court with limited powers under the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), Section 3.50; it can handle minor offenses and civil rights violations within the city limits. The presiding judge is appointed by the mayor for a four-year term and confirmed by the city council. The court consists of a court administrator, a court clerk, a jury coordinator, a court cashier and a probation clerk. The district court hears around 10,000 cases annually.

The Shoreline / Lake Forest Park Youth Court (SLFPYC), a juvenile court, operates under the supervision of the Shoreline District Court and the Lake Forest Park Municipal Court . The SLFPYC serves as an alternative for teenagers who have an outstanding traffic offense on file.

The court is open Monday through Friday from nine in the morning to five in the evening; Hearings take place twice a week. Legal proceedings take place monthly for a four-day period.