Tag: Bainbridge Island Metro Park and Recreation Department

Bainbridge School District to Surplus Nearly 40 acres of Land in Grand Forest, Leaving Opportunities for Orgs to Preserve It

Bainbridge School District to Surplus Nearly 40 acres of Land in Grand Forest, Leaving Opportunities for Orgs to Preserve It

The Bainbridge Island School District (BISD) Board of Trustees recently voted to to surplus its 39-acre property that functions as part of Grand Forest East parkland.

The Grand Forest nature complex is a well used and highly treasured island landscape, …

Bainbridge Pickleball Players and Metro Park District Personnel Discuss the Future of Free Covered Courts

Bainbridge Pickleball Players and Metro Park District Personnel Discuss the Future of Free Covered Courts

The quest for free indoor Pickleball play on the island is beginning in earnest.

At two separate meetings organized by Bainbridge Island Pickleball last weekend (Jan.10-12), local pickleballers and some representatives from the Bainbridge Metro Parks District on hand …

Land Gift to Metro Park & Recreation District Creates a New ‘8 Acre Woods’ Park near Rolling Bay; Dedication on Thursday

Land Gift to Metro Park & Recreation District Creates a New ‘8 Acre Woods’ Park near Rolling Bay; Dedication on Thursday

We love our Bainbridge parks and open space. Indeed, very few communities our size have the number of parks and trails that our little rock has acquired over the years. From the Grand Forest to Battle Point Park to Fort …

Try Shutterbugging at Sakai Park and other Interesting Island Locations with the Bainbridge Island Photo Club

Try Shutterbugging at Sakai Park and other Interesting Island Locations with the Bainbridge Island Photo Club photographer checks her camera while taking photos at a recent BI Photo Club photowalk.

By Jenn Hemmingsen
photos by Abby Wyatt

As the sun dips low on a crisp autumn evening, a group of photographers gather outside BARN. They’re members of the Bainbridge Island Photo Club and guests, all eager for tonight’s photo walk …

Suquamish Welcome Pole Public Dedication is Slated for Wednesday Oct. 9 on Sound to Olympics Trail

Suquamish Welcome Pole Public Dedication is Slated for Wednesday Oct. 9 on Sound to Olympics Trail

The community is invited to celebrate the dedication of the new Suquamish Welcome Pole on Bainbridge Island’s Sound to Olympics Trail, at 3 p.m. on Wednesday Oct. 9.

“This unique cultural work by Suquamish carver Randi Purser is being gifted …

Looking for a Fun, Easy Fall Hike that’s not too Far Away? Check out Guillemot Cove Reserve in nearby Seabeck

Looking for a Fun, Easy Fall Hike that’s not too Far Away? Check out Guillemot Cove Reserve in nearby Seabeck

Our island and our region – specifically the Kitsap Peninsula – have some wonderful places to hike, walk and explore nature.

As summer slips into fall and the days get shorter and cooler, the weather is perfect for a hike …

Want to Learn More About Electric Cars, E-bikes, Solar Power and Other Electrification Technology? Plan to Attend the E-Expo at Woodward Saturday Sept. 14

Want to Learn More About Electric Cars, E-bikes, Solar Power and Other Electrification Technology? Plan to Attend the E-Expo at Woodward Saturday Sept. 14

You don’t have to look very far or wide on Bainbridge Island to notice the growing number of electric cars and e-bikes cruising island streets and byways.

Stand on the corner of Wyatt Way and Grow Avenue on any given …

Moritani Preserve Hosting its Annual Community Picnic on Labor Day, Monday Sept. 2

Moritani Preserve Hosting its Annual Community Picnic on Labor Day, Monday Sept. 2

Looking for something fun to do on Labor Day? Consider attending the annual Moritani Community Picnic, from 4-6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 2 at the Moritani Preserve.

In case you are unfamiliar with the Preserve, and its whereabouts, it’s …

Like Biking and Eating? Then Try Out This Coming Sunday’s Annual Bike for Pie Event

Like Biking and Eating? Then Try Out This Coming Sunday’s Annual Bike for Pie Event

Ok, let’s face it, the thought of eating pie and bicycling seem like contradictory activities, Capiche? But not if you’re a member of Squeaky Wheels, the Bainbridge Island Bicycle Advocates, which will be hosting its annual Bike for …

Island Tidbits: Movies in the Park, Ten-Minute Play Festival, Chamber Names Browning its new ED

Island Tidbits: Movies in the Park, Ten-Minute Play Festival, Chamber Names Browning its new ED

Gather your friends and family for enchanting summer nights with Movies in the Park.

You might have missed the kick-off of the Bainbridge Island Metro Park District’s summer movie series at Battle Point Park, but there’s still plenty of entertainment …

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