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Director’s Letter: April 2025
April is Earth Month, and as you can imagine, we are excited to spotlight the many opportunities to engage our community in stewardship. Throughout the month, we host various Earth Month work parties at our parks, where volunteers can pitch in to help improve the...
04/04/2025
Park District Team Prepares for Spring
As the days grow longer and temperatures rise, our dedicated teams are hard at work ensuring our parks are ready for a busy spring season. From pruning trees to building new amenities, here’s a look at the many efforts underway to enhance our community spaces. Grounds...
04/02/2025
Honoring Chuck Field: A Legacy of Preservation with the Chuck Field Memorial Loop Trail
On February 13, 2025, we honored Chuck Field, former Director of the Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District, for his instrumental role in preserving the Grand Forest. Chuck’s foresight, dedication, and determination were key in securing the land...
03/10/2025
Director’s Letter: March 2025
Dear Community, On February 13, 2025, we celebrated Chuck Field, former Director of the Bainbridge Island Park & Recreation District, for his incredible role in preserving the Grand Forest. Chuck’s vision, dedication, and hard work were crucial in securing the...
03/10/2025
Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District Works to Protect Our Island from Wildfire
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Every six years, the Park District updates its Comprehensive Plan, a roadmap for managing parks, trails, recreation programs, and facilities.
02/06/2025
Growing Accessibility Awareness Across Bainbridge Island
The City of Bainbridge Island and the Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District are each developing ADA Transition Plans to improve accessibility in public spaces and services. These plans will help identify where changes are needed to remove barriers and...
02/06/2025
Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District Works to Protect Our Island from Wildfire
Before and after photos of tree thinning work done at Strawberry Hill Park, 2024 As wildfire risks continue growing across the Pacific Northwest, the Park District is taking proactive steps to protect our community and our cherished green spaces. In partnership with...
02/06/2025
Ray Williamson Pool Rehabilitation: Update
Ray Williamson Pool Reopens After Phase 1 Renovations We are excited to announce that the Ray Williamson Pool has reopened! Following months of careful planning, input from architects and regulatory partners, and the successful completion of Phase 1 construction, the...
02/06/2025
Executive Director’s Letter – February 2025
Dear Bainbridge Island Community, I’m excited to announce the launch of our new monthly email newsletter! This will be our go-to resource to keep you informed about the biggest topics happening in Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District. We hope this...
02/05/2025
Formation of Advisory Committee to Recognize Terry Lande’s Legacy
At its regular January 2, 2025, meeting, the Board of Commissioners voted to create an advisory committee to recognize Terry Lande’s legacy. As executive director for more than two decades, Terry Lande led the Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District...
01/17/2025
Park District Moves to New Administrative Office at Strawberry Hill Park
We have officially relocated our administrative offices to a newly repurposed building on the east side of Strawberry Hill Park. This move marks a significant milestone in the Park District’s ongoing efforts to improve facilities for staff and better serve the...
01/16/2025