What's Happening
Ray Williamson Pool Rehabilitation: Update
02/05/2026 1:28 PM
Welcome to the Park District's New Website!
03/23/2026
Executive Director’s Letter January ’26
02/05/2026 12:52 PM
Executive Director's Letter December '25
12/17/2025
Rachel Pritchett Joins the Parks Board in January 2026
12/17/2025
Prue’s House: A Cabin at the Heart of Hilltop
09/15/2025
August ’25 Executive Director’s Letter
Dear Community, As summer winds down, I want to thank you for your continued involvement with the Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District. Your feedback this season has been invaluable and will guide us as we move into an exciting fall. Our...
08/19/2025
Gathering Places with History: Bainbridge Island’s Beloved Halls and Cabins
Bainbridge Island is home to a collection of historic facilities, each with its own unique story and lasting role in the community. Island Center Hall, Seabold Hall, Fort Ward Hall, Camp Yeomalt Cabin and Classroom, and Prue’s House are all facilities that are...
08/19/2025
Director’s Letter July 2025
Dear Bainbridge Island Community, As we enjoy the summer season, I want to thank you for being part of the Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District. Your feedback and involvement are helping shape the future of our parks, facilities, and programs...
07/15/2025
Park Services Team Prepares for Changing Seasons
As summer winds down, Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District’s Park Services team is hard at work preparing for the changing season.
07/15/2025
Battle Point Park: A Rich Historical Backdrop
Battle Point Park is situated on land that was once home to a critical U.S. Navy radio transmitting station. In April 1941, the Navy acquired approximately 90 acres here and constructed an 800‑ft‑tall tower—at the time the largest radio transmitter on the West...
07/14/2025
Eagledale Park: A Neighborhood Gathering Place with Military Roots and Mountain Views
Perched on a hillside overlooking the south side of Eagle Harbor, Eagledale Park is a seven-acre community space with a rich history and remarkable views. As part of the Cold War-era Project Nike anti-aircraft missile system — a nationwide defense network built to...
06/17/2025 11:32 AM
June '25 Director's Letter
On May 23, District staff, commissioners, the Friends of Fort Ward, and a select group of Naval Cryptological Veterans gathered for a moving memorial rededication ceremony marking the placement of interpretive signage at two historic sites: Battle Point Park and Fort...
06/17/2025
Volunteers Keep Bainbridge Parks and Programs Thriving
On a recent sunny afternoon at Rotary Park, Park District staff gathered in gratitude for the incredible 2024 volunteers at the (rescheduled) Staff & Volunteer Appreciation Event. It was a summer kickoff and a heartfelt thank you to those who helped make our...
06/17/2025
Fort Ward Hall: A Legacy of Service and Restoration
Built in 1910, Fort Ward Community Hall began its life as a bakery, serving the U.S. Army Coast Artillery Corps stationed at Fort Ward on Bainbridge Island. The fort played a pivotal role in protecting Rich Passage and the Bremerton Naval Yard—both strategic military...
05/19/2025
Director’s Letter May 2025
Dear Community, May always reminds me of how quickly the seasons shift. Here at the Park District we’re hard at work preparing parks & recreation programs for the summer season. This year, May also holds special significance: May 25 marks the 60th anniversary of...
05/19/2025