Our
Mission
The Finn Hill Neighborhood Alliance (FHNA) is one of the City of Kirkland’s thirteen neighborhood associations. Our mission is to coordinate residents and partners to protect the natural environment and to promote the welfare of the community by engaging in civic issues.
Connecting Neighbors to Nature
Reflecting on DennyFest 2025
DennyFest was a community endeavor
DennyFest was a truly community experience. It came together for community, by community. It took 55 volunteers, tireless leaders from two organizations, donations from local businesses, sponsorship from local companies, and the time and generosity of neighbors to make it happen. It happened for the 17th time on Finn Hill. And it was a blast!
Deepest thanks to our Presenting Sponsor EvergreenHealth. We couldn’t have done it without you! And huge thanks to our Entertainment Sponsor Ziply Fiber — we couldn’t have made it as fun without you! Warmest thanks to Engel and Völkers that sponsored the bouncy house for the kids, and all the businesses that donated for our raffle or contributed: The Lodge, Patty’s Eggnest, Spud Fish and Chips, MOD skin and body, QFC, ZingHQ and Wild Child Portraits.
And a very special thank you to Carmin Dalziel, Executive Director of the Kirkland Community Foundation, for donating her time and expertise in event planning to Coordinating DennyFest. It was a huge job, and she did it so gracefully, and joyfully.
We’re grateful as well to Nancy and Dick Gode for contributing to the cost of building the excellent new picnic shelter in O.O. Denny Park. We’ve been waiting for it for many years and it will serve the community well for decades to come.
Highlights of DennyFest 2025 were:
Reptile Man and his fabulous creatures!
An adorable dog parade with funny commentary
Raffle prize giveaways
Great, soulful music by Willett's Flying A
Thoughtful conversations with local organizations
and a fun bouncy house and free facepainting for the kids
Warmest thanks to everyone who helped make it happen!
Photo of Willett's Flying A band by Chris Neir.
Photo by Chris Neir.
Photo by Chris Neir.
Photo by Chris Neir.
Finn Hill Green Loop
The Finn Hill Green Loop is a long-term project to connect Finn Hill’s parks and green spaces into a continuous woodland pathway that will circle the crown of Finn Hill and ultimately connect to nearby parks and trails such as Juanita Beach, the Cross Kirkland Corridor and the Burke Gilman Trail in Bothell. The loop will be not only a local asset but a regional one as well, expanding the reach of existing Finn Hill parks and adding to a network of trails linking municipalities on the Eastside. Planning with the city has begun! Learn about the process here.
