Tag: Bainbridge Island Metro Park and Recreation Department

Celebrate 60 Years of Dinks, Drops and Kitchen Violations at the Sixth Annual Founders Tournament Aug. 13-17 at Battle Point Park!

Celebrate 60 Years of Dinks, Drops and Kitchen Violations at the Sixth Annual Founders Tournament Aug. 13-17 at Battle Point Park!

Pickleball’s Sixth Annual Founder’s Tournament will be held at the Founders Courts at Battle Point Park from Aug. 13-17th. The tourney coincides with the 60th anniversary of the game’s founding on Bainbridge Island.

The multi-day tourney is a fundraiser for …

News From Our Parks: Trail Dedication Tomorrow, a New Map of Parks, Hikes for High Schoolers, Finding the Lost Valley

News From Our Parks: Trail Dedication Tomorrow, a New Map of Parks, Hikes for High Schoolers, Finding the Lost Valley

Bainbridge Island’s newest recreational trail is here! Join the Parks District as it dedicated the Sunny Hill to Nutes Pond trail at 3 p.m. June 26. Follow the ribbon cutting with a self-guided hike.

This amazing new 0.35-mile connects the …

Lots of History in Pickleball’s Founders Tournament, which is Right Around the Corner; Still Plenty of Time to Register to Play

Lots of History in Pickleball’s Founders Tournament, which is Right Around the Corner; Still Plenty of Time to Register to Play

The Founders Tournament – held every August at Battle Point Park – is a Celebration of Pickleball’s origins.

In 2018, Bainbridge History Museum (BHM) board member Jim McNett saw an opportunity to bring Pickleball’s story full circle. With the sport …

Metro Park District Secures Permanent Protection for 39 Acre Grand Forest Parcel; Seeks Public Input on its Comp Plan

Metro Park District Secures Permanent Protection for 39 Acre Grand Forest Parcel; Seeks Public Input on its Comp Plan
  The Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District has successfully secured the acquisition and permanent protection of 39 acres of forestland adjacent to Grand Forest East.

This achievement results from a collaborative effort with the Bainbridge Island Parks & Trails …

Battle Point Astronomical Assoc. to Celebrate the Installation of a New Rooftop Telescope on June 21st – Summer Solstice Day

Battle Point Astronomical Assoc. to Celebrate the Installation of a New Rooftop Telescope on June 21st – Summer Solstice Day

After two years of rebuilding the observatory dome and shutter, and the installation of a new rooftop telescope, the Battle Point Astronomical Association (BPAA) Battle Point Astronomical Association – Igniting passion for science through the lens of astronomy  is excited …

Pickle(ball) Palooza‘ for Kids Scheduled for this coming Sunday June 1st at Battle Point Park

Pickle(ball) Palooza‘ for Kids Scheduled for this coming Sunday June 1st at Battle Point Park

Pickleball is for everyone. This weekend, it’s the kids’ turn.

The Bainbridge Island Metro Parks District and Bainbridge Island Pickleball will host the first Pickle Palooza at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 1st, at Battle Point Park. The tournament is designed …

$1.6 Million Gift from Local Conservation Fund Anchors Successful 39-acre Grand Forest East Preservation

$1.6 Million Gift from Local Conservation Fund Anchors Successful 39-acre Grand Forest East Preservation

Thirty-nine acres of Grand Forest East will be preserved for public use, after a successful fundraising effort by the Bainbridge Island Parks & Trails Foundation and Bainbridge Island Land Trust.

The property will be purchased by the Bainbridge Island …

Many Activites Left to do on Bainbridge’s Earth Month Calendar: Breakfast with Birds, City Nature Challenge, Earth Expo, Shredfest, ReFashion Sewdown, etc.

Many Activites Left to do on Bainbridge’s Earth Month Calendar: Breakfast with Birds, City Nature Challenge, Earth Expo, Shredfest, ReFashion Sewdown, etc.

There is still much to do and participate in during Bainbridge Island’s Earth Month Celebration. Check out the list below:

Spring Skills of a Naturalist: Breakfast with the Birds, Friday, April 25, 7-9am, at IslandWood – Start off with a

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B.I. Metro Park District Moves to New Administrative Office at Strawberry Hill Park; Free Threshold Choir Concert on Saturday

B.I. Metro Park District Moves to New Administrative Office at Strawberry Hill Park; Free Threshold Choir Concert on Saturday

The Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District has officially relocated its 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 …

Don’t Let the Snow and Cold Weather Keep you from Enjoying Some Wonderful Hikes at Gazzam Lake, the Arbor Trail and Sakai Park

Don’t Let the Snow and Cold Weather Keep you from Enjoying Some Wonderful Hikes at Gazzam Lake, the Arbor Trail and Sakai Park

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! Our current cold weather snap reminds us that it’s a good time to venture outside in the crisp winter air and take in some of our parklands both old and new. …

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