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

• The city is hiring Police Officers to fill current vacancies and have an expedited hiring process for entry level, entry level advanced, and lateral officers. Lateral police officers are eligible for a hiring bonus up to $25,000 and $5,000 for moving expenses. Apply today at https://wa-lakestevens2.civicplus.com/377/Police-Officer-Testing-Process.
• The city is hiring for the position of Plans Examiner! The recruitment will remain open until filled. The first review of applications will be October 13, 2025; to be considered, you must apply before this date. For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lakestevenswa/jobs/5088795/plans-examiner?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
• The city is hiring for the position of City Engineer! The recruitment will remain open until filled. The first review of applications will be October 16, 2025; to be considered, please apply before this date. For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lakestevenswa/jobs/5093933/city-engineer?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Public Works  

• 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 the safety concerns of the proximity of the Frontier Heights Park playground climbing structure to the overhead power lines, it will be disassembled, moved to and reassembled at the Timberlake Park playground. The Gaga Ball Pit will be moved to the Frontier Heights Park playground in place of the removed climbing structure. To allow for disassembly and reassembly:
  🛝Timberlake Park playground is closed Monday, September 29 - Friday, October 10. 🛝Frontier Heights Park playground is closed Monday, October 6 - Friday, October 10.
• 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.
• The North Cove Park great lawn is closed Monday, October 13 - Friday, October 17, 2025.  The Parks Department will be adding topsoil and seed to the great lawn. Once the project is completed, the seed will need to set. 
• 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 city invites the community to participate in the Farmers Market Survey to share their insights and help guide the future of the market; survey closes November 5, 2025, 11:59 PM.  Visit the City's website for more information and the survey link: https://www.lakestevenswa.gov/farmersmarket
• 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.
• The Davies Beach boat launch will be closed Sunday, October 19, 2025, from 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM.  The Evergreen Dive Service has assembled a team of volunteer divers to conduct an underwater clean-up at Davies Beach.  This cleanup is necessary to improve lake quality, by cleaning up trash and debris that builds up in the lake. During this boat launch closure, the community is invited to use the North Cove boat launch for boating needs.
• 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.

Police Department

• The LSPD is forming a community partnership where all residents and businesses with cameras on their property, if interested, can register them with our department. Participation in this partnership is completely voluntary.  All registered information will be protected but may be subject to public disclosure by state law. The LSPD will not have direct access to your cameras. If you find that you do have relevant footage, you will be provided a link to upload it directly to our evidence system. If you are interested in participating in this community partnership or want to learn more about the program, please visit our webpage https://lakestevenswa.gov/765/Register-a-Camera
• 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. LSPD 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.
• The LSPD has partnered with SNO911 to enhance safety for Private Schools and Daycares within the City of Lake Stevens. Through this partnership, facilities can now receive Rave Alerts for nearby police activity. These alerts can help schools and daycares make informed decisions about activating their emergency lockdown procedures based on real-time information. Private Schools and Daycares can sign up by scanning the QR code or visiting: https://tinyurl.com/3zn2rc3y
• 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

In Other News..

• Looking for volunteer opportunities that allow you to support your local community? The city has an account with JustServe.org. This website gives organizations a place to showcase volunteer opportunities for people interested in volunteering. Visit the Lake Stevens Just Serve webpage.

City Meetings 

• Tuesday: City Council at 6 pm.
• For more information, visit: https://lakestevenswa.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=32,30,24,26,31,14,27,28,25&Keywords=&startDate=&enddate=&