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October 2, 2010
Point White Pier on Bainbridge Island

Point White Pier

Point White Pier was used as steamer dock site – the Mosquito Fleet – (1910-1930s, and 1950s-1972) and as a ferry dock (1942-1950) ; this .3-acre park is now an ideal spot for fishing, crabbing, and scuba diving.  There are scenic views (Port Orchard), and wildlife watching opportunities.  There is a […]
October 1, 2010
Eagledale Park on Bainbridge Island. The off-leash dog park.

Eagledale Park

Our off-leash dog park – and so much more. A modern play structure sit on this quiet, 6.7 acre park in the Eagledale neighborhood is also home to a covered picnic area, tennis/volleyball courts, basketball court and the Parks and Recreation Department’s Pottery Studio. View Larger Map Eagledale Park 5055 […]
October 1, 2010
Fay Bainbridge State Park on Bainbridge Island.

Fay Bainbridge Park

This is our one campground on Bainbridge and actually it is a great one.  Fay Bainbridge has a lot to offer.  Stunning views of Seattle and the Cascades, a play ground, amazing driftwood, covered eating areas, adirondack chairs – I love it. Fay Bainbridge Park is a 17-acre marine camping […]
October 1, 2010
Battle Point Park on Bainbridge Island

Battle Point Park

Battle Point Park is one of the most wonderful parks on Bainbridge Island. The park totals 90.3 acres, is a former naval radio station, and is largely open space with two ponds, 1.5 mile jogging trail, fitness course, two newly turfed soccer fields, three softball fields, horse area, a covered picnic […]
October 1, 2010
Fort Ward State Park on Bainbridge Island. Great hiking, biking and picnic areas.

Fort Ward Park

Fort Ward Park is on the south end of Bainbridge.  It is adjacent to the Lynwood Center and offers amazing views of Rich Passage.  The marine traffic with the ferry, submarines and coast guard vessels is impressive.  I love to run the stretch from the parking lot at Fort Ward […]
October 1, 2010
Blackbird Bakery on Bainbridge Island

Blackbird Bakery in Winslow

 Blackbird Bakery’s Toast is a Slice of Heaven I think they make the best non-fat latte around. Either they use some really great milk or it is not really non-fat at all. Either way I am happy when I am sipping it out of their cool mugs. I love being […]
September 27, 2010
Bainbridge Gardens

Bainbridge Gardens’ 17th Annual Pumpkin Walk

This year’s Bainbridge Gardens’ Pumpkin Walk will be held on Friday October 15th and Saturday October 16th from 6:00 to 8:00pm. The Pumpkin Walk itself is always a visual feast.  Each year approximately 300 carved pumpkins are lighted and displayed along a trail behind the Bainbridge Gardens.   How to […]
September 27, 2010
Bainbridge Island Housing Inventory

Snapshot of Bainbridge Island Housing Market

The chart below compares single family homes on Bainbridge Island  – For Sale vs. Sold vs. Pended. You can see we had an inventory spike in July, which follows the seasonal trend of high inventory in the summer.  The current inventory number for September is 238, so we are already […]