The fort was built by the U.S. Corps of Engineers during the turn of the century as a unit of the U.S. Coast Artillery to protect the entrance to the Bremerton Naval Shipyard. The Fort was deactivated prior to World War II, then reactivated in 1942 as a Naval installation. Upon the second deactivation, the Parks Department negotiated for acquisition. The park features an underwater park for scuba divers, boat ramp, and long beach along Rich Passage. The Washington State Parks system includes more than 125 developed parks and covers about a quarter million acres.
Location:
2241 Pleasant Beach Dr NE, Bainbridge Island Washington 98110
Telephone
206-842-4041
Other Washington State Parks nearby:
(Belfair) Belfair State Park
(Manchester) Blake Island State Park
(Federal Way) Dash Point State Park
(Brinnon) Dosewallips State Park
(Auburn) Flaming Geyser Recreation Area
(Bainbridge Island) Fort Ward State Park
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04/19 Coming to The Bainbridge Island area
Water Music Festival Seaview WA April1 The Water Music Festival is an all-volunteer non-profit organization dedicated to bringing quality chamber music to the Lower Columbia River Region.
Astoria-Warrenton Crab and Seafood Festival Warrenton OR April26 Crab and seafood as well as entertainment. Listen to the Astoria HS Jazz Band on Sunday.
Seattle Japanese Cultural Festival Seattle WA April26-28 The festival features Japanese exhibits, performances, and demonstrations. Held at the Seattle Center in the Fisher Pavilion. The annual festival began in 1976 with a gift of 1,000 cherry trees to the city of Seattle from the Japanese government to celebrate the U.S. Bicentennial.
Grays Harbor Shorebird Festival Hoquiam WA April26-28 Witness the migrating shorebirds at Grays Harbor National Wildlife Refuge and other birding hotspots in Grays Harbor County.
Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest Leavenworth WA May16-19 Learn about the wide variety of migratory birds that come here for a brief, but important part of their year: the breeding season. Hear the songs sung only during the breeding season.
Northwest Folklife Festival Seattle WA May24-27 Music and dance performances, visual arts, folklore exhibits, hands-on children's activities, workshops, crafts, food, demonstrations, and more!
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