Kitsap County Parks Department

Kitsap County Parks Temporarily Closed

March 25 - In response to Gov. Inslee’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order, Kitsap County Parks will temporarily close all parking lot gates at park facilities for at least two weeks.

During this time the Parks office will be closed, but can be reached at our temporary service number 360-340-6661 or email at parks@co.kitsap.wa.us. Parks staff will make every effort to respond to inquiries in a timely manner, however, a delayed response could be experienced due to limited staff availability.

COVID-19 Updates and Impacts

Kitsap County has confirmed cases of novel coronavirus and more cases have been identified in the U.S. It's important that everyone take steps to reduce the spread of novel coronavirus. Find out more about COVID-19 and our ongoing response.

April Parks Advisory Board Cancelled

The April 15 Kitsap County Parks Advisory Board meeting has been cancelled

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Parks News

Update on the Kitsap Fair and Stampede

The Kitsap Fair and Stampede Association recently formed to take over the responsibility of producing the annual Kitsap Fair and Rodeo. This newly- formed, non-profit organization is governed by nine (9) Board members, each bringing diverse experiences in business, public service, and public involvement. The Board has recently hired two individuals to produce the fair scheduled August 26-30. For information, use the new website kitsapfair.net., email kitsapfair2019@outlook.com, or call 360-337-5386.

North Kitsap Heritage Park Draft Stewardship Plan & Public Comments

The North Kitsap Heritage Park Stewards presented a Draft Resource Stewardship Plan to County Parks Advisory Board in 2019. In response to 200+ public comments, a revised Plan is being reviewed with regards to the issues, concerns and perspectives received. A Final Draft Plan will be reviewed by the Stewards and Parks Advisory Board. Click here to view November 2019 Public Comments.

South Kitsap Regional Park Shelter

Construction of the new park shelter at South Kitsap Regional Park has begun! The improved 30ft x 36ft shelter will be available to the community this summer.

Guillemot Cove Park Closed Until Further Notice

Due to recent weather, Guillemot Cove is experiencing flooding and unstable road conditions. Park closure notices will be posted upper parking lot and trailheads.

Update on the Kitsap Fair and Stampede

The Kitsap Fair and Stampede Association was formed this past January to take over the responsibility of producing the annual Kitsap Fair and Rodeo. This is a newly formed, non-profit organization that is governed by nine (9) recently appointed board members. They come with a variety of experience in business, public service and public involvement. The Board has recently hired two individuals with over 60 years of combined fair production experience; Randy Hatfield, Fair Manager and Cindy McKay Administrative Assistant.

The Board and staff are working hard on the preparation of the 2020 Fair and Rodeo. They anticipate a new web site will be up and running within a few weeks. In addition, the Fair will have a new Facebook page to keep everyone informed about upcoming meetings, fair programs, online ticket offerings and vendor participation. We invite you to support the Fair and Rodeo by sponsoring an event or activity, volunteering, donating or just by attending the Fair and all of the different shows/activities that will be happening.

This year, Fair dates are August 26-30. There are several positive changes in store for the 2020 Fair and Rodeo and we are excited to bring them to you! Stay tuned as this information will be released soon. Fair admission is free again and, like last year, there will be a charge to attend the Rodeo, Extreme Bulls and D Derby. There will also be a free concert on Saturday of Fair. An announcement about who will be performing will be coming soon.

We are all dedicated to putting on the best Fair and Rodeo for the citizens of Kitsap County and the surrounding region and preserving it for future generations. For information, you may email us at kitsapfair2019@outlook.com or call 360-337-5386.

PORT GAMBLE FOREST HERITAGE PARK
KPUD WATERMAIN PROJECT

Kitsap PUD will begin construction of Kitsap’s Regional Drinking Water Infrastructure. This infrastructure provides sustainable water supply to central and north Kitsap County, while providing improved ability to manage water resources for the benefit of people and fish. Trail users will experience a slight inconvenience during the construction which is expected to run through March 2020. Please avoid affected trails during construction. Click here to see construction notice flyer.

CHICO SALMON PARK - CHICO CREEK BRIDGE PROJECT

Chico Salmon Park October 29, 2019 - The trail and the park will reopen during the winter suspension phase of the bridge project. The Kitsap County Public Works, in partnership with the Suquamish Tribe, are constructing a new bridge on Golf Club Hill Road at the Chico Creek crossing to replace the existing box culvert to restore natural habitat and enhance fish migration. The project is scheduled to be completed October 2020. Click here for full press release.

COULTER CREEK HERITAGE PARK

The Parks Department has prepared a draft Resource Management Plan for Coulter Creek Heritage Park. The draft will serve as a foundation and reference for upcoming community meetings, beginning Fall 2019. After community review and comments, the Plan will be presented to the Kitsap County Parks Advisory Board, with an anticipated adoption early 2020.Click Here to view the Draft Coulter Creek Heritage Park Resource Management Plan

NORTH KITSAP HERITAGE PARK DRAFT STEWARDSHIP PLAN & PUBLIC COMMENT FORM

North Kitsap Heritage Park

The North Kitsap Heritage Park Stewards presented a Draft Resource Stewardship Plan to County Parks Advisory Board in 2019. A public comment period completed in November 2019 received over 200 responses. Parks is updating the Stewardship Plan with regards to the issues, concerns and perspectives received. A Final Draft Plan will be reviewed by the Stewards and Parks Advisory Board. Click here to view November 2019 Public Comments.

Parks Office

Director: Jim Dunwiddie

Office Hours:

Temporarily Closed

Monday - Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
(closed on Weekends & Holidays)

Phone: 360.337.5350
Fax: 360.337.5385
Email: parks@co.kitsap.wa.us

Office Location: 1195 NW Fairgrounds Rd, Bremerton, WA 98311

Mailing Address: 614 Division St MS-1,
Port Orchard, WA 98366

Athletic Fields Rain Line: 360.337.5350 ext. 6

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UPCOMING ADVISORY MEETINGS

Park Advisory Board Meetings
Cancelled - April 15th at 6 p.m.
Island Lake Community Center - 1087 NW Island Lake Rd. Poulsbo, WA

FACILITY RENTALS
Are you looking for a place to hold a meeting, wedding, birthday party or special event? We have facilities suitable for small and large events. We also have athletic facilities available. Check out our facilities here.

EVENTS
Looking for something to do? Check out upcoming Events here.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITES
Are you looking for ways to help improve our public parks and facilities? Contact us! For more information please contact our office at 360.337.5353 or parks@co.kitsap.wa.us

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The Kitsap County Parks Foundation provides an opportunity for those interested in donating money towards the betterment of the County parks. Donations, either general or project specific, will help improve the quality of your parks and enhance visitor experiences.

Thank you for considering a donation to the Kitsap County Parks Foundation. If you wish to support the parks in other ways please visit the volunteer link to see what opportunities may be available.