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8 Acre Woods dedication is Dec. 12

Join the Bainbridge Island Parks & Trails Foundation and Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District to dedicate the island’s newest park, 8 Acre Woods, at 2 p.m. Dec. 12.

Nestled in the woods near Skiff Point, this beautiful property has been donated to the Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District by a conservation-minded donor for use as a walking-trails-only park.

The owner has allowed neighbors to enjoy the property for years, and this generous gift will make it a park in perpetuity.

8 Acre Woods is located at the corner of Manitou Beach Drive and Mountain View Road at Skiff Point.

8 Acre Woods dedication is Dec. 122024-11-27T14:17:18-08:00

Farm Trail makes colorful autumn debut

Long in the planning, Bainbridge Island’s new Farm Trail made a colorful autumn debut against a backdrop of pumpkin patches and grape rows in October.

The half-mile trail runs along the west boundary of the Day Road agricultural district, from Day Road E. to Lovgreen Road. Along the way, trail walkers can enjoy views of rolling, arable fields and some of the island’s most bucolic landscapes.

Completion of the Farm Trail – a three-way partnership of the Parks & Trails Foundation, the City of Bainbridge Island, and Bainbridge Metro Parks – fulfills a longtime plan to connect the Bainbridge Island community more directly with the publicly owned farmland.

“The idea was always that we have a walking trail, so people can see what happens on a farm,” recalls Andy Maron, Parks & Trails Foundation board member, who 20 years ago chaired the City Open Space Commission that helped unify and preserve […]

Farm Trail makes colorful autumn debut2024-11-27T16:04:21-08:00

Farm Trail dedication is Oct. 25

Enjoy an autumn walk and celebrate Bainbridge Island’s newest public trail through the Day Road Farm District, 3:30-5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25.

A ribbon cutting ceremony will mark the trail dedication at 4 p.m., hosted by the Bainbridge Island Parks & Trails Foundation, the City of Bainbridge Island and Bainbridge Metro Parks.   

The new Farm Trail runs from Day Road East to Lovgreen Road, along the west edge of the community farm district, pumpkin patch and historic agricultural lands.   

Refreshments and kids activities are planned.    

Limited event parking is available at the Grace Church upper lot off Day Road East, and at the Charles Place trailhead. 

The Farm Trail is a partnership of the City of Bainbridge Island, Bainbridge Metro Parks, and the Bainbridge Island Parks & Trails Foundation. The Park District built the trail under an agreement with the City. The Parks […]

Farm Trail dedication is Oct. 252024-11-15T08:22:13-08:00

Welcome Pole Dedication gallery

The Bainbridge Island community joined the Parks & Trails Foundation and City of Bainbridge Island in celebrating installation of the new Suquamish Welcome Pole on the Sound to Olympics Trail on Oct. 25.

The 14-foot, old-growth cedar Welcome Pole by carver Randi Purser represents Chief Seattle’s father, Schweabe (an approximation of his traditional name), who was Suquamish. The Thunderbird atop the figure represents the power of his family. As a new father at the time of first European contact, he is depicted with a frog of the new year, representing a family and a people at the cusp of a time of great change.

The pole crests the Winslow Connector section of the Sound to Olympics Trail, just up the hill from Winslow Way and SR 305. 

It’s the ideal place for the Welcome Pole, a physical embodiment of a Suquamish land acknowledgment and an invitation for community members and […]

Welcome Pole Dedication gallery2024-11-27T14:45:30-08:00

Welcome Pole dedication is Oct. 9 on STO Trail

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

This unique cultural work by Suquamish carver Randi Purser is being gifted from the Bainbridge Island Parks & Trails Foundation to the City of Bainbridge Island. The pole was funded by community donations to the Parks & Trails Foundation, including a grant from Rotary Club of Bainbridge Island. The City of Bainbridge Island partnered to manage and fund Installation on the STO Trail through the Public Art Fund. 

Representing Chief Seattle’s father, the Welcome Pole will inspire all to learn about the rich culture of our Tribal neighbors and acknowledge that Bainbridge Island is the ancestral land of the Suquamish people. 

Suquamish Tribal Chairman Leonard Forsman and carver Randi Purser will be honored guests at the dedication, with a reception to follow at Bainbridge Island Museum […]

Welcome Pole dedication is Oct. 9 on STO Trail2024-10-18T12:26:45-07:00

Trillium Trail Run returns May 11

Run for the trails! The Trillium Trail Run 10K/5K and Kids’ Fun Run returns to Bainbridge Island Saturday, May 11, a benefit to acquire, build and maintain new Bainbridge Island trails.

Runners and walkers will enjoy a scenic course from Battle Point Park, along the Forest to Sky Trail, looping among the great firs of the Grand Forest and over scenic Hilltop meadow. Kids can enjoy a FUN RUN as part of the morning activities.

The event is hosted by the Bainbridge Island Parks & Trails Foundation.

Register at www.trilliumtrail.run.

Trillium Trail Run will launch the Foundation’s “Trails Connect Bainbridge Island” campaign, to acquire, build and maintain new trails around the island including: the Lost Valley Trail, nexus of the east-west, cross-island trail route from Winslow to Gazzam Lake; Dolphin Drive to W. Port Madison Trail; Sunny Hill to Nutes Pond Trail; and the […]

Trillium Trail Run returns May 112024-05-14T09:54:45-07:00

It’s Earth Month! Get involved with great activities

April is Earth Month on Bainbridge Island, and we’re proud to partner with Sustainable Bainbridge, Bainbridge Metro Parks and other great

See the full list of activities here, or find great ways to celebrate Earth Month below:

Earth care book displays, April 1-30, at the Bainbridge Public Library and Eagle Harbor Books – Learn more about individual and systemic actions that are restorative to a healthy planet by perusing and perhaps borrowing or buying books from the displays at the library and bookstore.

Prevent Food Waste display, April 1-15, Bainbridge Public Library – Food tossed in the trash is one of the biggest causes of methane emissions from landfills. Check out the lobby display case created by Kitsap Solid Waste for tips on making food last and using it up before it goes bad.

Attract Predatory Insects to Protect Your Garden, Tuesday, April 2, 6:30-8 pm on Zoom – Meet the many insects that protect […]

It’s Earth Month! Get involved with great activities2024-04-01T14:01:52-07:00

Join us for Superpowers of Our Parks & Trails

Dr. Howard Frumkin shares the “Superpowers of Our Parks and Trails” April 25, for youth, family health and wellness 

Our parks and trails deliver an astonishing range of physical and mental health benefits – and the science behind this nature-health connection has blossomed in recent years.   

Join us as Dr. Howard Frumkin presents “Superpowers of Our Parks and Trails,” a dynamic presentation for families and parents at 7 p.m. April 25 at the Bainbridge High School Theater. The event is co-sponsored by the Bainbridge Island Parks & Trails Foundation and Bainbridge Youth Services. 

Learn about the link between parks and positive health outcomes for those who use and enjoy them regularly. Sample the latest research, consider what this means for family lifestyle choices and broader policies, and explore ideas to integrate parks and trails time into our busy lives. 

The event is free, but […]

Join us for Superpowers of Our Parks & Trails2024-04-01T16:47:32-07:00

Dig Deep! Strawberry Hill Bike Park campaign launches, March 22-24

Dig deep! The Strawberry Hill Bike Park campaign launches March 22-24 with a weekend of events for families and riders of all ages, sponsored by the Bainbridge Island Parks & Trails Foundation.  

Proceeds from all events support construction of the island’s first-ever dedicated bike park at Strawberry Hill Park for riders of all ages. The 8-acre bike park will feature 1.5 miles of riding trails with challenging features like jumps, flyovers and berms. A special skill-building area will welcome new riders or those honing their bike riding skills.  

The Parks & Trails Foundation and Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District hope to break ground on the Bike Park this fall. The Foundation is about halfway to the $450,000 fundraising goal, and donors at all levels are encouraged to give today to support the Bike Park.  

“Bainbridge Island is a biking community that generously supports […]

Dig Deep! Strawberry Hill Bike Park campaign launches, March 22-242024-04-01T11:06:01-07:00

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