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Celebrate Parks and Recreation Month
July is National Parks and Recreation Month, and Kitsap County Parks is proud to celebrate the vital role parks, trails, and open spaces play in our community. This month is all about recognizing the value of time spent outdoors, encouraging stewardship of public lands, and highlighting the many ways parks support our quality of life.
We invite you to join us throughout July for a variety of self-guided activities, volunteer opportunities, and family-friendly experiences designed to help you explore and enjoy your local parks.
Visit our Parks and Recreation Month Calendar for a full list of events and activities!
Whether you're hiking a trail, attending a community walk, or volunteering at a cleanup event, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this month. Let’s celebrate together the spaces that bring us outside, keep us active, and connect us with nature and each other.
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Forest Stewardship & Restoration Open Houses and Site Visits
Kitsap County Parks invites you to attend our upcoming Forest Stewardship & Restoration Open Houses and Site Visits this July.
We're hosting open houses in each Commissioner District to provide community members with an opportunity to learn more about our forest stewardship program and planning efforts. Each open house will include a short presentation followed by interactive stations staffed by our team, where you can ask questions and explore specific topics in more detail.
The following week, we'll offer guided site visits in three parks across the county, highlighting real-world examples of forest restoration—past, present, and future.
Open House Schedule
North Kitsap – Monday, July 21 | 5:30–7 PM
Kingston Village Green Community Center (26159 Dulay Rd NE, Kingston, WA 98346)
Central Kitsap – Tuesday, July 22 | 5:30–7 PM
Eagles' Nest at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds (1195 Fairgrounds Rd NW, Bremerton, WA 98311)
South Kitsap – Wednesday, July 23 | 5:30–7 PM
Commissioners Chambers, Kitsap County Administration Building, Port Orchard (619 Division St, Port Orchard, WA 98366)
Forest Restoration Site Visits
Port Gamble Forest Heritage Park – Monday, July 28 | 5–6:30 PM
Theme: Forestry Present
Meet at Bayview Trailhead (47.840016, -122.587606)
Newberry Hill Heritage Park – Tuesday, July 29 | 5–6:30 PM
Theme: Forestry Past
Meeting location: Klahowya Entrance (47°38'06.6"N 122°45'20.2"W)
Banner Forest Heritage Park – Wednesday, July 30 | 5–6:30 PM
Theme: Forestry Future
Meet at main Banner parking lot off Banner Rd SE (47.489050, -122.545850)
To find your Commissioner District, view the map here:
https://www.kitsap.gov/dis/Documents/commissioner_districts.pdf
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Kitsap Kids Playground Closure
The Kitsap Kids Playground will be closed starting Monday, June 30, for approximately two months due to demolition and repair work on the adjacent tennis courts operated by Central Kitsap School District.
The tennis court project is expected to be completed in September, at which point the playgroup will reopen.
Thank you for your patience as we support these important improvements.
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Suquamish & Indianola Sport Courts
The surveys for the Suquamish and Indianola sport court projects are now closed. We’re grateful to everyone who took the time to share their thoughts and ideas — your input is helping shape the future of these community spaces.
Kitsap County Parks is currently reviewing all feedback to guide the next steps in planning and design. Stay tuned for updates as each project progresses.
We appreciate your continued interest and support!
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Port Gamble Forest Heritage Park
North Gateway Trailhead
Construction Alert – Port Gamble Forest Heritage Park Access Improvements Underway
Exciting updates are in progress at the north end of Port Gamble Forest Heritage Park. A new access point is being constructed that will include 75 parking stalls and a restroom, offering the closest access to the mountain bike ride park.
Trail Closure Notice: Tessa's Trail will be closed during construction. Please plan your route accordingly.
Safety Advisory: Construction activity is ongoing in the area. Equipment will be entering and exiting the site.
Please follow all posted signs, stay alert, and avoid construction zones for your safety.
Click here to view the full park map
Thank you for your patience as we work to improve your park experience.
Trail closure Notice - Port Gamble 2025 Stewardship and Restoration Project
Starting June 17, Kitsap County Parks will begin work on the Port Gamble 2025 Stewardship and Restoration Project. As a result, the following trails at the north end of the Ride Park will be closed until further notice:
Happy Holidays
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Dirt and Debauchery
| Steam Donkey
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Night Owl
| Trail 4
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Yellow Brick Road
| Okilly Dokilly
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For your safety and the safety of our crews, please adhere to the following guidelines:
Stay at least 300 feet away from all machinery
Do not cross logs placed on trails — these are used to mark closures and are not part of the trail experience
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding as we work to restore and care for this important public space.
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Newberry Hill Heritage Park
Children’s Trail currently closed due to ongoing maintenance
The Children’s Trail is currently closed due to ongoing maintenance on a few of the turnpikes.
Trail closed signs and barricades are in place for your safety while we complete the necessary repairs. Thank you for respecting the closure..
The main parking lot at Point No Point Park remains closed due to the significant damage caused by the past winter storms. CLICK HERE to visit our parks projects page and stay updated on this project.
The Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) parking lot located on Point No Point Road is open for the summer season. In addition to the normal use the parking lot provides and until Point No Point Park is open again to vehicular access, the WDFW parking lot may also serve as a location from which visitors may park and walk to Point No Point Park. A Discover Pass will be required to park in the WDFW parking lot. Passes can be purchased online and in person. CLICK HERE for more information on parking at WDFW locations, please visit
The main parking lot at Point No Point Park is closed. However, the park is open to pedestrian traffic. Please walk to the park by following the road indicated on the parking map. CLICK HERE TO VIEW PARKING MAP
Beach and tidelands on both sides of the WDFW access area are privately owned respect the privacy and property of adjoining property owners.
No stopping or loitering on private tidelands for any reason.
Exercise caution as vehicles may be entering/leaving the area.
For ADA parking reservation and access, please contact the United States Lighthouse Society at (415) 362-7255.
