Thank You to all of our generous sponsors and grantors for supporting KidsUp! The Next Generation of Play

Sponsors and grantors are recognized on the Donor Wall at the KidsUp! playground entrance. Questions about sponsorships? Please email lisa@biparksfoundation.org.

Playground element sponsors

About this catalog: Ferry Elements are integrated with the playground’s centerpiece Ferry Boat play structure, while Playground Elements are freestanding play features arrayed around the grounds. Thank you to all of our individual, family and business sponsors. 

Ferry Element

Lollipop Climber

THANK YOU: Jason & Mairead Shutt and family

Mmmm good. Enjoy a sweet climb on our unique arched PlayBooster Lollipop climber. It’s more challenging than it looks! LEARN MORE

Ferry Element

Vertical Ladder

THANK YOU: Jim & Ginger Thrash

The PlayBooster Vertical Ladder Climber coordinates with other play features in the Ferry Boat play structure. LEARN MORE

Ferry Element

Hourglass Panel

THANK YOU: Cora Kimball Harrison, Graeme Winfield Harrison & Family

The Hourglass Panel encourages terrific imagination opportunities. It combines with other panels to create a sensory Learning Wall. LEARN MORE

Ferry Element

Wiggle Ladder

THANK YOU: Anonymous donor

Climb on up while enjoying sensory input on the PlayShaper Wiggle Ladder. More fun than a traditional ladder! LEARN MORE

Ferry Element

Color Splash Wheel

THANK YOU: Mort & Marguerite Kondracke

The Learning Wall Color Splash Panel is a great way for kids to get visual input while developing dexterity. LEARN MORE

Ferry Element

Optigear Panel

THANK YOU: Teresa Yette

The Optigear Panel adds visual interest to the Learning Wall while promoting cognitive and fine-motor skills. LEARN MORE

Ferry Element

Marble Panel

THANK YOU: Charlotte & Madeline Kuethe

The brilliant Learning Wall Marble Panel offers a fascinating, sensory-rich visual, auditory and tactile experience. LEARN MORE

Playground Element

Curva Spinner

THANK YOU: Diane & Steve Landry, Lori Weise

The Curva Spinner is a beautiful and fun addition to the play space, as one child or multiple kids can ride around and around. LEARN MORE

Ferry Element

Tunnel Slide

THANK YOU: Daugherty Clan

The PlayBooster Tunnel Slide gives kids the extra thrill of sliding through a tunnel. LEARN MORE

Playground Element

Swing Sets

THANK YOU: Puget Sound Energy, Stephanie & Ben Page

A favorite from one generation to the next, the Arch Swing Frame brings beauty and fun to the playground for kids ages 2 to 12. LEARN MORE

Playground Element

Boulder Scramble

THANK YOU: Anonymous donor

Energetic kids will have fun scrambling over these real boulders in the free play area. LEARN MORE

Ferry Element

Ferry Wheelhouse

THANK YOU: Fisher Family, KidsUp! Founders & Friends

Kids will steer their way to adventure on the high seas at the wheel of the custom Ferry Boat play structure. LEARN MORE

Playground Element

Roller Slide

THANK YOU: Marcia Williams

The PlayBooster Roller Slide brings a cool, sensory experience to the playground, and an inclusive play experience for kids of all abilities. LEARN MORE

Playground Element

Trike Track

THANK YOU: Kitsap Credit Union

Trike riders will zoom through the center of the Ferry Boat play structure and along a winding, multilevel track around the playground. LEARN MORE

Playground Element

Lookout Pier

THANK YOU: Clark Construction

The Lookout Pier play space extends out from the raised berm and over sandy Rotary Beach, a play area ringed by personalized bricks and pavers. LEARN MORE

Playground Element

Climbable Orcas

THANK YOU: Hemphill Bros. (mama Orca), MacCulloch Family (baby Orca)

Honor our Salish Sea and teach kids about its beautiful wildlife with these beautiful, climbable Orca whales. LEARN MORE

Playground Element

Sound Garden

THANK YOU: Drake Family

Kids will experience abundant sound-making features like marimbas, percussion and other all-weather “instruments" in this wonderful Garden of Sound. LEARN MORE

Playground Element

THANK YOU: Anonymous donor

A marquee playground feature and sponsorship opportunity, the We-Go-Round is fully wheelchair accessible and allows kids of all abilities to interact in a themed environment. LEARN MORE

Artist renditions of KidsUp! The Next Generation of Play

Picture how the elements YOU sponsor will fit into the new playground! Note the Trike Track winding around and racing through the center of the Ferry Boat play structure, and the exciting Lookout Pier play space extending out from the raised berm. 

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KIDSUP! THE NEXT GENERATION OF PLAY
Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District 

Location: Battle Point Park, 11299 Arrow Point Drive NE, Bainbridge Island

Built by: Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District

Fundraising: Bainbridge Island Parks Foundation 

Designers: Chris Cain of Studio Hanson Roberts, Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District, KidsUp! Volunteer Committee 

Play equipment: PlayCreation, Landscape Structures, Inc.

Features: M/V KidsUp! Ferry Boat play structure; new and accessible play features and playground layout, for a “universal” play experience by kids of all ages and abilities; extensive soft surfacing for safety; new and refurbished Northwest-inspired artworks; colorful wildflower and herb gardens