Welcome to the city's informational page, Splash! Sit back and take a deep dive into what's going on around the lake. Check back weekly for new updates.
Mayor's Office
- Town Hall: Public Engagement Night is your opportunity to hear what’s going on around the lake while connecting with your mayor and city staff. Mark your calendars for Monday, October 6, 2025, at 7 pm, at The Mill. The evening will feature two presentations with Q & A to follow.
It's no secret the City of Lake Stevens has grown quickly over the last 15 years, and with growth comes more infrastructure and residents to care for. Mayor Gailey along with city staff will present “Doing More With Less by Improving Processes and Culture” sharing how the city standardized and improved procedures to efficiently deliver consistent services to our residents. As well as how the American Public Works Association (APWA) accreditation process transformed the city's work culture. Mayor Gailey will also share a city updates presentation discussing completed, current, and future capital projects while showcasing significant accomplishments and our vision for the future.
After the two presentations, Mayor Gailey will open the floor to Q&A for residents to ask him questions about local projects and community initiatives. A couple of city departments will have booths set up in The Mill to engage residents on their programs and other city events and engagement opportunities coming up. This town hall is an opportunity to engage directly with Mayor Gailey and ask your questions. The event is open to the public, please come prepared to participate in meaningful discussions. We look forward to seeing you there!
I spy a familiar face! In the latest issue of the Association of Washington Cities Cityvision magazine, Mayor Gailey shares his journey to becoming mayor, his focus on AI and technology, as well as how the American Public Works Association accreditation changed the work culture at the city. To view the article: https://wacities.org/data-resources/cityvision/articles/2025/09/22/call-of-duty To view the magazine: https://wacities.org/docs/default-source/resources/cityvision/cityvision0925.pdf?sfvrsn=fb6c2b4f_1
Human Resources
Public Works
- Main Street Improvements Update, 9/3/25: Once PUD installs and approves the vault lids, the contractor will pour the remaining sidewalk sections. In the coming weeks, the construction crew will continue with sidewalk pours, final concrete, and landscaping. At this stage, the city has completed all tasks within its control. The utility companies must perform their work before the project can be finalized. Significant progress has been made, and completion is anticipated to be by the end of the year, leading to a renovated and improved downtown area for all residents and visitors to enjoy! Check out the project page for more information and to sign up for project updates: https://lakestevenswa.civilspace.io/en/projects/main-street-improvements-project
Interested in learning how to properly cut, store, and plant willow livestakes? The city’s Environmental Programs team is hosting a Livestake Harvesting Workshop on Saturday, October 25, 2025. Join us at 2202 Hartford Drive from 10 – 11 am. Together, we can help restore streambanks and improve habitat for local wildlife. Interested? Email: tpesce@lakestevenswa.gov
Do you love Lake Stevens? If so, take the pledge to protect! Join your neighbors in keeping our lake clean and healthy. Small actions at home make a big difference for water quality and wildlife habitats.To learn more and to take the pledge, visit: https://lakestevenswa.civilspace.io/en/projects/i-love-lake-pledge-to-protect-and-toolkit Everyone who pledges gets a free sticker, and a few lucky storytellers will also receive an “I Love Lake” yard sign!
Stormwater facility inspections are underway! Help us keep you informed about your stormwater facilities. The city's Environmental Programs team is building a public-facing page to share facility health and maintenance information for stormwater systems in our community. In this first phase, we are collecting up-to-date contact information for Homeowners Associations (HOAs) and private developments responsible for facility maintenance. This ensures you will receive timely updates about inspections and facility health; maintenance guidance and resources; and notifications about issues that may affect your property. Submit your contact information today at: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/4f55592a27984c80a6cb46a05a237d42/ For more project information, visit: https://lakestevenswa.civilspace.io/en/projects/public-stormwater-page
- Interested in learning about capital projects Lake Stevens is working on? Visit: https://lakestevenswa.gov/476/Capital-Projects. Check back regularly for updates or sign up to be notified when new information is added.
Parks and Recreation
- Due to safety concerns, the Frontier Heights Park playground climbing structure will be disassembled, moved to and reassembled at the Timberlake Park playground.
To allow for disassembly and reassembly: Frontier Heights Park playground is closed Monday, September 29 - Thursday, October 2, 2025. Timberlake Park playground is closed Monday, September 29 - Friday, October 10, 2025.
Fall is on its way and it’s time to clean out those closets and crannies! Join the city-wide garage sale Saturday and Sunday, October 4 and 5, 2025, 9 am - 4 pm. Registration will open on Sunday, September 1 through Thursday, October 2; visit https://lakestevenswa.gov/GarageSales to register.
- Join in the bounty of the harvest season with the final market of the Lake Stevens Farmers Market 2025 season. The Lake Stevens Harvest Market is Saturday, October 11, 11 am - 4 pm at North Cove Park, and we can't wait to see Mill Spur filled with vendors and residents again! Visit the Lake Stevens Farmers Market Facebook page for the most up-to-date information on the Harvest Market. This event is separate from the City's HarvestFest event on Friday, October 31, 4 - 7 pm at North Cove Park.
- Did you attend this year's Going a Viking event at Lundeen Park? We are already working on next year's event, and your feedback will help us make it even better. Please take a few minutes to visit the event page https://lakestevenswa.gov/goingaviking to take the event survey. Survey closes Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 4:59 PM.
- The latest T.R.A.I.L.S Activity Guide, keeping our community informed of events, recreation programs and classes, activities, and more, is live! Visit the T.R.A.I.L.S. Activity Guide page to subscribe to the mailing list when new issues are published: https://lakestevenswa.gov/ActivityGuide
- Parking will be enforced at North Cove and Davies Beach boat launches; $100 citations will be issued for parking violations. Per LSMC 7.12.090: Failure to display valid permit or receipt for paying day use fees. Cars parked in designated boat trailer stalls. Citations are issued by the Lake Stevens Police Department and directed to the Marysville Court for processing. Citations will be issued for non-payment of fees. Visit the City's boat launch page, https://lakestevenswa.gov/boatlaunch for more information.
- The Discover Pass will no longer be accepted at the North Cove boat launch after November 30, 2025. Visit the City's boat launch page for information on which passes are accepted. https://www.lakestevenswa.gov/boatlaunch
- If you have lost an item at a city park, email Parks@lakestevenswa.gov or call (425) 622-9406 to inquire about your item.
- Are you looking for volunteer opportunities with the City? We have a variety of positions available for our upcoming events from photography and event stations to runners and customer service. For more details and to sign up, visit https://lakestevenswa.gov/volunteer or email events@lakestevenswa.gov
- The city's FREE, family-friendly annual event, HarvestFest, returns to North Cove Park on Halloween, Friday, October 31, from 4 - 7 pm. Mobile food vendors will be available. Free activities include trick-or-treat at the business and community group booths, arts and crafts, and exploring big rig vehicles on Mill Spur. 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM is sensory-friendly hour and at 5:15 PM is the participate in our all-ages costume parade. Stay tuned to the event page as more details become final. https://www.lakestevenswa.gov/harvestfest
- Join the City and the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) Plan project team at their next open house, Monday, November 10, 2025, from 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM at The Mill at North Cove Park. Learn more about the plan and help create a future where everyone plays! Learn more at: https://tinyurl.com/LSprosplan
- Looking for an event venue? Stop by The Mill Open House on Thursday, November 13, from 6 - 8 pm. Visit: https://www.lakestevenswa.gov/themillopenhouse for more information.
Planning and Community Development
- The City of Lake Stevens is ranked 7th in Washington state in compliance with the new Senate Bill 5290 regarding permit process review time frames in 2024. This ranking reflects the hard work of the Planning and Community Development Department. We are so proud of their dedication to the city.
Police Department
- Congratulations Deputy Chief Dean Thomas on your well-deserved promotion! We look forward to your leadership. Deputy Chief Thomas manages the Operations and Support Services Divisions. For more information, visit: https://lakestevenswa.gov/255/Support-Services
- Unused medications in the home are a primary source for drug abuse. Do you know how to get rid of old medicine safely? It’s not secure in the trash, and you should never flush them down the toilet. Lake Stevens Police Department now has a safe, easy way to dispose of unwanted medications. Stop by the police department at 1825 South Lake Stevens Road and look for the green box about the size of a trash can inside the lobby. The rest is easy and best of all, it’s free! Let's make our community safer together. The LSPD lobby is open Monday through Friday from 9 am - 12 pm and 1 pm to 4 pm.
- Lake Stevens has been recognized as the 10th safest city in Washington for 2025! Safewise ranks cities based on crime data calculated from the FBI. Check out the SafeWise website for more information: https://www.safewise.com/blog/safest-cities-washington/#city10
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