Kitsap County Parks & Recreation

Welcome to the Kitsap County Parks and Recreation. Our department consists of facilities, such as the Fairgrounds & Events Center; regional, heritage and community parks; and recreation, including community special events. Enjoy our parks, recreate often and visit our many facilities. The benefits are endless . . .   

Facility Rentals

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Recreation

Fair & Stampede

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News for You

Howe Farm

• The final Memorandum of Agreement between South Kitsap School District and Kitsap County has been completed.  The Memoranda of Agreement with WSU Extension and Kitsap Dog Parks, Inc are still under negotiations.

South Kitsap School District

Norwegian Point Park

• Do you have questions of comments regarding the future of this park, located in Hansville?  We'd like to hear from you.  Emails received are public information and may be posted on this site.

Current Comments & Suggestions
Updated weekly

• On April 29, 2008, a public workshop was held to present ideas on the Master Plan and to collect public input.  Below are the visuals that were displayed at the workshop.  The department will continue to gather public input until May 16, 2008.  Please submit your information using the email link above.

Concept A
Concept B
Concept C
PowerPoint Presentation

• The next public update is tentatively schedule for the June Parks Advisory Board meeting on June 18th at 5:00 p.m. at the Hansville Community Center.

Minutes from January 23, 2008 Meeting

Aerial View
 

• South Kitsap Community Park - Do you have questions or comments regarding the future of this park, located at Jackson and Lund in Port Orchard?  We'd like to hear from you.

February Newsletter
 

South Kitsap Skate Park Association

General Information

• Kitsap County Parks and Recreation operating & maintenance budget for 2007 was approximately $3.8 million.

• Kitsap County Parks and Recreation is comprised of 77 park sites, totaling more than 5,800 acres, 34 miles of trails, and 228 miles of shoreline.

• All of this Park land is managed and maintained by 16 parks maintenance workers:

• Fairgrounds & Events Center - 2 parks workers, 1 supervisor

• All Ball Fields - 2 parks workers, 1 supervisor

• All other park sites - 8 parks workers, 2 supervisors

• Seasonal extra help workers provide additional park maintenance throughout our park system.

• Our numerous stewardship and volunteer groups provide additional support for our Parks by assisting in the maintenance and upkeep of several locations.

• Supervisors maintain oversight of full time and seasonal staff, as well as coordinating the work of contractors, volunteers, and stewardship groups.

Other Parks to Enjoy in Kitsap County