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(Closest cross streets: Country Club and Blakely Harbor Roads). On December 15, 1999, this 20-acre parcel was purchased by the Bainbridge Island Park District from Port Blakely Tree Farms, following several years of negotiations by the Bainbridge Island Land Trust, the Park District, and other island volunteers to preserve this historically significant property. The purchase was made possible through a grant from the Interagency Commission for Outdoor Recreation, $1 million raised through Land Trust volunteer fundraising efforts, and support from the City of Bainbridge Island and Kitsap County. An additional 18 acres was purchased in November 2001, increasing the total Blakely Harbor Park acreage to 38 acres. In the late 1800's, the property was the site of Port Blakely Mill, one of the world's large sawmills. The mill closed over 70-years ago and nature has reclaimed much of the area making it uniquely suited for a waterfront park. The design phase for the park has begun with the appointment of an advisory committee made up of interested citizens, Park District staff, and Land Trust members. The park property is divided into three zones: Zone 1, the area of the most intense use, may contain, among other things, single-story structures, restrooms, boardwalks, picnic and beach facilities, a parking area and a launch for human-powered boats. Zone 2 may contain decks, footbridges, small wildlife viewing structures, wildlife habitat restoration structures, interpretive displays and picnic areas. Zone 3 will be a protected area with primitive facilities, and may include trails, pathways and interpretive signs. |
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