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RESOLUTION NO. 2?o45
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of
Bremerton, Washington, repealing Resolution No. 2817 and
approving the 2007-2012 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan
subject to adoption as part of the pending 2007 Comprehensive
Plan Amendment docket.
WHEREAS, the State of Washington requires an update oflong range
park plans every six years to maintain eligibility for certain state and federal patk
acquisition and improvement grants; and
WHEREAS, the Bremerton Comprehensive Plan contains goals and policies
related to parks, open space, trails and recreation facilities that require periodic review and
revision to adjust for changing needs and population growth; and
WHEREAS, the City entered into a contract with Conservation Technix of
Portland Oregon to assist the City in obtaining public input and drafting the plan update; and
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Department widely advertised and
sponsored three public workshops on the Plan on April 19, 2007, May 22,2007, and July 12,
2007 and solicited citizen input by conducting internet and mail surveys and held meetings with
a range of Bremerton recreation providers including, but not limited to the Bremerton School
District, Olympic College and the YMCA; and
WHEREAS, first and second drafts of the Plan were made available to the general
public and interested parties for review and comment at City offices and on the City's web page;
and
WHEREAS, the draft Plan was sent to the State of Washington Office'of
Community Trade and Economic Development and the Sate Office of Recreation and
Conservation on August 17, 2007 and no adverse comments were received; and
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Commission and Planning Commission
held a joint public workshop on September 25,2007 to consider the Plan updates and provide
feedback on the Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Park, Recreation and Open Space Plan was brought to the Parks
and Recreation Commission and for review at four meetings, and the Parks and Recreation
Commission, at its November 13,2007 meeting recommended approval of the Plan by the City
Council; and
WHEREAS, a SEP A checklist was submitted to the City's Department of
Community Development, and the SEP A Official issued a Determination of Non-Significance on
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November 17,2007 with an administrative appeal deadline of December 18,2007 and no
appeals were filed; and
WHEREAS, a notice of City Council public hearing was published in the paper of
record on December 15, 2007; and
WHEREAS, on December 19,2007, the City Council held a public hearing on the
Plan update; NOW THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BREMERTON, WASHINGTON,
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Resolution No. 2817, which adopted the current City of Bremerton
Parks and Recreation Interim Comprehensive Plan is hereby repealed.
SECTION2. The City Council accepts and adopts the recommendation of the
Parks and Recreation Commission as presented in the minutes of the November 13,2007
meeting.
SECTION 3. The City Council approves the 2007-2012 Parks, Recreation and
Open Space Plan, attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference, subject to
adoption as part of the pending 2007 Comprehensive Plan Amendment docket.
SECTION 4. Severabilitv. If anyone or more sections, subsections, or
sentences of this Resolution are held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not
affect the validity of the remaining portion of this Resolution and the same shall remain in full
force and effect.
SECTION 5. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect and be in force
immediately upon its passage.
P AS~D by the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington this /1/b
day of --1)tCtVYL r ,2007.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
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Acknowledgements
, Bremerton City Council
Will Maupin, Council President, District 8
Brad Gehring, Council Vice President, District 1
Adam Brockus, District 3 · Dianne Robinson, District 6
Cecil McConnell, District 2 · Nick Wofford, District 9
Carol Arends, District 7 · Wendy Priest, District 4
Mike Shepherd, District 5
Bremerton Park & Recreation Commission
Terry Boyle · Wanda Butler
Joan Dingfield · Douglas Groneman
Matthew Keough · Richard Ned
William North
City of Bremerton
Cary Bozeman, Mayor
Wyn Birkenthal, Parks & Recreation Director
Tom Cressman · Jeff Elevado
Cynthia Engelgau · Holly Peterson
Barbara Forbes
Prepared by:
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Steve Duh, Principal, Conservation Technix, Inc.
David Sacamano, Principal, Illahee Group, Inc.
Mike Shepherd, The Write Thing
Leslie Baird, Leslie Baird Design
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A Vision for 2027"...""..........,.."".......""""..".......""...................."......................."..................""..........1
Plan Overview"".""", """ "'","" ".",,"" '" ..",""." '"'"'" """'"" ",,"". ",.," """.",... "..,.". .""..,.. ".,.".... ..."..""".""..", "..,"3
Planning Area & Context,,"".""""" ",,". ..."," ..."..".' ,"" .."." .".." .",,""" ".."".."""",..",,.,"... .... ",.,,"". ."",.."",,, 6
Relationship to Previous Planning Efforts ....".."...."...."..".................."......"....................,6
COllllllunity Profile "' """ ,,".." """"""""" """..,"."," ,...,".. "" ",.." ",".....,.." .....,.,".. """.,"..""""",,." '" ..,,"."," 6
Physical Features and Land Use......,.."........."..""..."""......"........"...................".."........".......,8
Economics and Demographics .....".."....""...."........".........""..........,......'.........................."... 9
Goals & Obj ectives".......""...""...."..."""...."....."... .............."..".. ".."..".." ....,.."" ....' .... '....... ........ ......... 13
Extensive Public Involvement, Outreach & Communication .........................".........13
Nurturing Connections Through Parks, Trails & Greenspaces...............................14
Recreation & WelJness for All Ages.........."..".............................."................................. 17
Superior System Performance & Safety..................,..................................................... 18
Definitions & Standards . ".........................."........,"......................'.............'...."..,"..........."......19
Pocket Parks..."""" ......."" ...".."""" "............."....".........."..' ........... "......." ....,..., ........"....." ......".. ...., 19
Neighborhood Parks". ..". ..,".."""" ..'"."", .",. ",.. "".".."," .."",."..,," ",." ,.. ",.." ,..." "...",." ...."".."".." 20
Comnlunity Parks" "'""" ",,",""." ...,"". ",.."" ...."." "..", .","..","...'" ""..,..,..,,.,.. "",.",..,.,.,.,,'.." ..."..,.."", 21
Regional Pa rks .,"."". .."" .",,"", .,."." ".., .',."",." "'.". ,., ".""," ,,",.. """'" '" "".""...........". ""..,,".. "..""," ",..", 21
Greenspaces and Open Space Corridors""........",................""....".........."".......................22
Natural Areas....""" ....,,".." .."..""""""""" "..........."" ".... ........ ........" ........ "..... ..............." "..." ............, 22
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Service Standards"..."," """" '""' ".",,"""" ,..,., "'" ",.,.,,""". ..'." "...... "..".... ......,,",."",..... ,"...,'...,"""..," 25
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,pa/iciesani;J the use 'af, . Greenspaces"..,...............................".................................................,...............................,59
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ci1n .pres~nia'i( opportunity"'" .
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approach, to, manqgmg; Community-Based Plans ....."....."".."..".."..""............".............."..".."........".....,..................... 70
'. graWth and the effeCts it Other Out;each "........................................ "......................,................".... "............. ....."...... 71
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Assessment of Demand & Need......."""'..""..............""....."...........".....,...................."........ 73
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'. ',' Conlmunlty Feedback............"......"......"..........................................................................73
GQmprehens~ve plan ." Specific Facility Demands .............."....".."...."............"......................................,............." 75
, ' , " Comparable Cities Analysis "..".....................,............................".................................... 81
Park System Gap Analysis....."..""""..""" "....""....."" ............... .....'. ................. "................. ,..... 83
" Level of Service Summary.."..................".."..................."..............................".............."...89
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W Capital Projects: An 8-Year Outlook ..........'........,...................................,..................... 93
Implementation Strategies"" ".." ...."" ...., "....."...."" ........ ........."" ........ ............" ................... .......... 99
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Imagine a revitalized City park system that does justice to Bremerton's privileged
natural surroundings. Parks and recreation are acknowledged and valued as an essential
element of Bremerton's civic vitality, economic progress, environmental health, and
quality' of life.
The envisioned system of parks, trails, open spaces, natural areas and recreation
facilities:
· Creates safe. clean public spaces and leisure experiences that enrich the
community.
· Guarantees every citizen a green oasis that is beautiful, accessible and close to
home.
· Connects the community with a network of walking. biking and water trails.
· Promotes fitness, healthy lifestyles. and a greater sense of place and
community.
· Encourages residents to take ownership in their park system and be aware of
opportunities to be involved.
There is widespread support for improvements to parks and recreation facilities. Citizens
of all ages recognize the need to protect, enhance and maintain what we have to make
this a better place for future generations,
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This comprehensive parks plan envisions a revitalized City park Nearly 96% of.
system that serves as a gateway to enjoyment of Bremerton's privileged <.
geographical setting with easy access to urban amenities and outdoor respondents in a recent, , ..
recreation" Since adoption of the last parks plan in 2001, the City has survey say parks and '
undergone a period of unprecedented transformation" While the ' recreation are important to '
population has remained relatively stable, new construction has changed " Brerrierton's qualiiy of/ife:
the face of the City, especially in the downtown where there was limited --- from May 2007
investment in the past 25 years. These, and other projects throughout retreationsurvey ..
Bremerton, have brought a renewed sense of pride in the City's assets , '.
- with parks and recreation high atop the list.
A Time for Renewal
Historically, the City has had a mixed record of supporting its parks
system, due in part to competing demands, loss of sales tax revenue, and
a generally weak economy over time, Flagship parks have been given
excellent care, while older parks and facilities have languished in poor
condition, creating a two-tiered parks system with the majority of parks
in need of significant reinvestment" This plan envisions a revitalized city
park system that serves neighborhoods, in addition to providing access
to Bremerton's natural environment. The plan offers a guide to honor the "This masterplan
City's past investments and strengthen community pride by: "envisions a revitalized
. Building upon the department's mission to provide safe and 1 City park system that
attractive parks and facilities to citizens serves as a g~teway t9 "....
. Upgrading and improving maintenance at existing facilities enjoyment of Bremerton's
. Providing quality recreation programs to engage citizens ; privileged physical setting,
. Securing new parkland to improve the geographic distribution ; with easy access to urbanP,
am~nities and outdoor
of parks throughout the City and meet the need of a growing . recreatiQn" ;,
population. . '.1, \, ':"_:"
In support of these four major areas of department focus, the 2007 Parks,
Recreation and Open Space Plan includes:
. Goals and objectives for the next 5-20 years
. Analysis of existing inventory including current conditions,
management issues and recommendations
. Summary of public outreach and community feedback
. Assessment of community, park and recreation needs
. Capital Facilities Plan with projects ranked in order of priority
. Review of funding options and recommended strategies,
including the immediate benefits of a short-term levy,
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Major Challenges
. Increased Population. By 2023, Bremerton's population is
expected to exceed 50,000 people. Growth and development,
while vital to economic health, put a strain on limited public
funds and available land, One public meeting participant cited
"population growth versus facility / greens pace availability" as
their key concern - that is, the need to balance jobs, growth and
development with natural resource issues - and in the May 2007
community survey, support for acquisition of additional parkland
was 83'}lo.
. Existing Facilities. Residents voiced concerns with maintenance
levels and the lack of modernization. The need to reinvest in
" "Therei~ widf)spreaq. : neighborhood parks was a recurring theme in public meetings,
recogninon that '.. . along with upgrading or replacing Bremerton's indoor recreation
significant :upgrades and ~" centers. Any inability to address these issues will continue to
jrflprovelJ1ents' are ,neeaftd erode citizen support for the park and recreation system over time.
; ihofder.to, derive fljll value . Neighborhood Parks. During the planning process, citizens
, from the soCial, ec~riotiJic': . " desired more neighborhood parks, with better geographic
and environlY!e,nta/, ' distribution, The gap analysis on page 83 explains this concept in
ben~fits that pc:rks' fJpd " < detail.
facilities bring ,to 'the. ' . Funding Issues. Expectations for parks and recreation services
CommtJf:iit~ as a w,hole"",: remain high in the minds of residents, and deservedly so, but
. ,', revenues are generally inadequate to meet public demand. The
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acquire additional park land, renovate and refurbish parks and
facilities, and serve an ever growing community,
. Sense of Community. While citizens express a sense of pride in
Bremerton's history and natural attributes, they feel only a 100se-
knit sense of community and tend to focus on their "own" issues.
Parks, open space, waterfronts - and linkages connecting them -
can enable residents to appreciate their community more fully and
participate with fellow citizens in healthy, life-sustaining ways.
Major Recommendations
The key recommendations applied to the overall park system would:
. Reinvest in existing park and facility sites to address maintenance
concerns and re-establish a strong positive sentiment among City
residents toward the overall park and recreation system. Pursue
immediate near-term financing strategies, such as a 10callevy lid
lift.
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. Establish a combined service standard for neighborhood and
community parks of 5.5 acres per 1,000 people, enabling a
more focused allocation of funding for parks and elevating the
importance of developed, usable parkland,
. Secure additional parkland to meet future demand including five
proposed community parks and 19 proposed neighborhood parks.' ~ !'"
. Aggressively pursue grant programs in partnership with Public 1~"" In "
Works t~ facilitate t~e a~quisition and con:tructio~ of shared-use ":":':" ,7-{~ ,~;
park traIls, along WIth bIcycle and pedestnan corndors. Develop a I "r~:c,':~.'.l
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water trail for canoeing and kayaking. ',:,,,,i.>)f::;';;-k"
. Review and consider long-term, stable funding sources for the
expansion of the parks and trails system, to include analysis of
support for new sources of revenue by the voting publk.
Bringing the Plan to Life
Recommended actions include the following:
. Pursue funding to address immediate neighborhood park
deficiencies and improve maintenance.
. Actively pursue cooperative agreement with Kitsap County
for coordinated expenditure of county park impact fees within
Bremerton urban growth areas and for access to Conservation
Futures funding for parkland acquisitions.
. Actively engage in subarea planning processes to ensure the
provision of appropriate park and greenspace opportunities.
. Seek out and support residents for neighborhood-based park
enhancement projects, such as clean-ups, beautification and
plantings,
. Expand cooperation with other non-profit agencies for the
provision of recreation programs and access to recreation lands.
. Consider implementation of park impact fees on new residential
development as a means to finance new park acquisition and
development.
This plan is a road map for providing high-quality, community-driven
parks, trails, open space and recreation facilities in Bremerton during
the next 20 years. It articulates the City's vision for parks and recreation,
provides tangible support for policies in the City's comprehensive plan,
and sets reasonable priorities, It is also a repository of critical data and
analyses that will serve as a valuable benchmark in all future planning
efforts.
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This Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan is a stand-alone functional
plan designed to guide City policies and specific activities to improve
Bremerton's overall park and recreation system. The plan updates the
City's goals and direction for providing recreation services and will be
adopted by reference into Bremerton's comprehensive plan. It includes
a current inventory, needs analysis, and an approach to funding the
proposed acquisition and development projects,
This plan has its foundation in the earlier 2001 parks plan and two
previously adopted, community-based plans of considerable scope and
vision. The 2004 City of Bremerton Comprehensive Plan serves as the
umbrella document guiding all decisions made by City government,
including all policies related to parks, open space and recreation. The
more recent Kitsap County Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan,
, ;' ...; , , adopted in 2006, contains 11 general goals and emphasizes the need
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.. ';While the. CitY's ioeation' ..' to work in tandem with cities to ensure open space and recreational
is/deal, the Mart".. opportunities throughout the county.
of the comrTlUnity i~" ., The principles of land and water stewardship set forth in these two plans
found in Biemerton's are reaffirmed here. This plan establishes a road map for providing
neighbOrhoods an,d high quality, community-driven parks, trails, greens pace and recreation
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Centers" . Uf-bah Centers, >: facilities throughout Bremerton while accommodating population change,
servicing aneigl1bQrl1Ood, community demand, and compliance with state recreation funding and
a jafgerc;ommunity" or:' land use guidelines
a largeiyemployment- This plan, in concert with the City's land use plan, makes a powerful
focused setting, provide' statement about the City's fundamental responsibility to maintain,
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employment, recreation, preserve and enhance the local quality of life and the need for balancing
amenities, gOQp's, and .. growth with resource management. Parks, greenspace and recreation are
services, " a key means by which to keep residents healthy, the economy moving
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William Bremer who realized the economic potential of founding a town
close to the naval station, It was no coincidence that his family sold the
Navy the waterfront acreage that made the station possible. Through
Bremer's promotional efforts, families were encouraged to move here
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and provide the goods, services and manpower required to operate the
fledgling naval shipyard.
Bremerton was incorporated in 1901 and today is the principal city of the
West Sound, It serves as a gateway to the recreational treasures of the William Bremer; a .'
Kitsap and Olympic Peninsulas, as well as the urban amenities of Seattle 'Gemian irrmigr~nt from,
and Tacoma, Being at the geographic center of the Puget Sound region is a wealthy family with a .
a keen advantage for residents and visitors, and is a major reason people background in finance;
come to live in Bremerton, including many transplants from the East purchased land from
Sound. They choose Kitsap County not just for lower housing prices and a local logger in 1888
access in employment in Seattle and Tacoma, but to experience life at a on the point t/Jqt is now'
more leisurely pace, Bremerton" In 1891,
Bremerton's amenities are becoming noticed, The June 2004 issue of ' Bremer negotiatecj with
Lt. A.B. Wyckoff to sell
Money magazine named Bremerton one of the "Top 5 Up and Coming 190 acres of prime
Cities" in the U.S. with populations of 250,000 or below. Also, Bremerton waterfront to the U. 'S. '
was recognized as one of "50 Best Places to Live" in the 2004 edition of Navy at $5@ an acre, " ,
Cities, Ranked and Rat~d, an 800-page book by Bert Sperling and Peter ' , '
Constn.{Qtioii of P!1get ; ,
Sander, Bremerton rated high on its attractive setting, nearby recreation, .. Sound NaviYarJ(began
and proximity to Seattle. National acclaim for Bremerton and its livability .' the/allowing year.
is a relatively new development.
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Moving ahead after years of stagnation ~ ~I ~"
The City is emerging from a long period of stagnancy. Despite record
growth in surrounding Kitsap County, Bremerton had decreased in
population between 1990 and 2000. The central business district went
through a catastrophic decline in the 1970s and 1980s, and no major '.,,- .'
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The last five years has seen a resurgence of development. Downtown has ..:-~Recently ranked bV""~' ,'"
experienced a renaissance with construction of a waterfront Boardwalk, Money M;;Jgazineas -.;: ,"
Harborside Fountain Park, regional transportation center, conference -' one o,f the. future"hot . ..' r.
spots among cities, ,'"
center, hotels, restaurants and the return of retail establishments to ,with.under 25P,OQO,;;'
downtown buildings, Other major construction includes the Norm Dicks r~side.nts,and;in~ 20o.? '. ,
Government Center, which consolidates governmental services in a single ast~e ~igbth~best ..
building, anchoring the revitalized core. .. place in the Westtp
Adoption of the City's 2004 Comprehensive Land Use Plan contributed jiVe among piJpulatiqh
significantly to Bremerton's economic recovery as it removed barriers to " weas from '100, 000 'to ,
new development and established policies encouraging waterfront access, ,; :249;,999.
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mixed-use development and a system of connected parks and open space. .. ,
During the 2007 parks planning process, many citizens expressed the
desire to realize a connected system of parks and open spaces, as noted
through public meetings and survey responses.
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The public outreach process for the 2007 parks plan also uncovered
another strong theme, the majority of the City's park system consists
of older parks that are in dire need of reinvestment to meet the needs
of Bremerton citizens. There is widespread recognition that many
Bremerton parks and community recreation facilities are deficient
in terms of condition, size and amenities. At the same time, there is
acknowledgment that Bremerton contains several flagship parks that are
first quality facilities, These include Evergreen Park, Harborside Fountain
Park, Pendergast Park and the Gold Mountain golf complex. The 2007
Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan is a blueprint for moving beyond
the current two-tiered park system to a connected system of parks of
consistent, high quality. Without these improvement steps, the City will
not be able to realize the full social, economic and environmental benefits
that parks bring to the community.
;~ith 2~8 mi~e/{6f ;'<~, Physical Features and Land Use
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claims the distinction .of ' Bremerton is located on the Kitsap Peninsula north of Sinclair Inlet
'. having more saltwater ' and west of the body of water known as Port Orchard Bay, The City is
shoreline than,gny other divided by the Port Washington Narrows, a strait spanned by the Manette
county in the Uflited', and Warren Avenue Bridges. The area north and east of the narrows is
States" , :,.,' , . commonly referred to as East Bremerton, while the part of the City that is
. . " ,,' north and just west of downtown, south and slightly west of Silverdale, is
.. referred to as West Bremerton.
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,," ." , , . '<:. ~ miles, with a significant reach of linear shoreline. The series of rolling hills
','. ",: . ',' . ' on which Bremerton is built, sloping down to the shores of Puget Sound,
offer many magnificent vistas of the mountains and waters of northwest
Washington.
The last ice age flattened the landscape, and receding glaciers deposited
tills consisting of unsorted mixtures of clay silts, sand, gravel, and larger
rocks. These unsorted deposits formed the foundation for the area's soils
and are the reason for the large number of wetlands found in the region.
Some of the most significant and highest quality wetlands are located
around Kitsap Lake within Bremerton.
The melting ice also caused many of the county's streams to be deeply
incised, as the streams cut through the soils to reach sea level. Creek
and stream corridors across the peninsula show a general southwest
to northeast trend, Ridges, valleys and wetlands echo the same pattern
across the landscape, creating a linkage of resources with potential for
recreation.
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few exceptions. The City has slightly higher residential density than the j' " . . t f~
national average. There are also a higher-than-average number of public l .' , '(:;'
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The central part of the City represents most of Bremerton's commercial
and industrial land. A large portion of the waterfront falls under the
jurisdiction of the U.S, Government and Puget Sound Naval authority,
m.aking it exempt from the city's tax base. The large naval population also
contributes to Bremerton's greater ethnic diversity when compared with
outlying areas of Kitsap County.
Parks and open space for future generations
The City of Bremertons neighborhood and community parks, regional
parks, and greens paces are managed by the Bremerton Parks and
Recreation Department. Totaling nearly 700 acres, with over 11,000 feet
of shoreline, the park system service area consists of all land within
the incorporated city limits" The Bremerton Parks and Recreation
Commission serves as a citizens' advisory commission.
The 2004 Comprehensive Plan's Land Use Goal LU2 defines specific
policies to establish a system of open space including parks, school yards
and natural spaces, and to link these spaces with a system of trails and
pedestrian pathways.
Goal LU2 and its attendant policies represent a citizen call to preserve
and enhance Bremerton's extraordinary physical assets that contribute
significantly to the quality of life. Citizens desire the healthful benefits
that the local, natural environment provides: clean air and water, pristine
open space, world-class scenery, plentiful opportunities for outdoor
recreation, and a sustained connection to nature in this fast-paced urban
world.
Economics and Demographics
The Puget Sound Naval Shipyard (PSNS) has been Bremerton's economic
base for over a century - this despite its exemption from paying local
taxes and property assessments. Over the years, it has affected land use
development and impacted housing stock.
Bremerton's greatest growth period took place during World War II, when
the PSNS workforce reached 30,000 people. The City's population hit an
all-time high of 72,500, but dropped sharply to less than 28,500 by 1950
- leaving a legacy of underutilized housing: Only recently have the small
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, , .,' ". Bremerton weather economic setbacks such as that experienced by many
cities in the 1970s and 1980s. With the creation of the submarine base at
Bangor, commercial and residential development focused on Silverdale,
which has grown from a primarily agricultural area to become a
commercial hub of the county. As in other urban areas, retail businesses
and services opted to relocate in new shopping centers built in outlying
areas with abundant land for parking,
Today Bremerton's past as an obsolete commercial hub with inflexible
building codes and inadequate development sites has been largely
overcome, The realities of twenty-first century life have brought a greater
appreciation and demand for close-in, mixed-use development with
easy access to employment, entertainment and services. The renewal
of Bremerton focuses on its centrallocation, attractive natural features,
active neighborhood centers and short ferry ride to Seattle. Neighborhood
amenities, such as parks, trails and waterfront access, are needed to
, .~ maximize the city's redevelopment potential.
"Citi~~n~ expres$'?eep Many demographic factors and population trends affect demand for parks
admlrqtlOn ,and pnde . and recreation.
cinthe'City's history,
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Admiral Theater.:the", , S' 1970 I ., l' 1 'd . 11 d'
M~rtin Luther king,Jr. :.." m~e, t le Cl;: ~ pOI:m atIon las remame essentla y stagnan~, esplte
t' L!~rary" World W~rl .: ~~ }," an mcr~~se of 6? Yo m,Kltsap County f~on: 1980 ~o 2000. The ~ashl~gton
., federal 'kit bungaIQw:: . State Otflce of FmanCIal Management m Its Apnl1, 2007 repm t estImated
. hOusii1g,al1d the grand' the population of Bremerton to be 35,810, a decrease of 1,350 people from
homes seen upon" 2000, Previously, Census 2000 showed a decrease (of 883 people) from the
. arrival iii. Bremerton '; last decennial census in 1990; the only other decennial census decrease on
. byJ~fry, spea,k to the; ,; , record was reported between 1950 and 1960 due to downsizing at PSNS
> :City'~spi~t9iy."" " after World War II.
~~_ 2006 City According to the April 2007 report from the Office of Financial
Comprehensive Plan '; Management, Kitsap County's average population density of 618 people
per square mile makes it the third most densely populated county in the
state (following King and Clark). Bremerton has a population density of
1,463 people per square mile (ranking 130th in the state) and is skewed
somewhat low due to the vast City-owned utility lands protecting the
City's water supply. If the protected watershed lands are removed from
the City's land area and population density is recalculated, the City would
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rank 53rd in the state and have the highest population density of the four
incorporated cities in Kitsap County. Bremerton's Population: Past and Projected
According to the 2004 Comprehensive Plan, population is 55,000
expected to grow to 50,172 in 2023. More than half of the i
new population is expected to reside in the City's urban I
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centers, including the downtown core, 50,000
Also by 2023, the number of jobs is expected to I,
increase from approximately 45,000 (in 2003) to 54,000, 45,000
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provided in designated urban centers. Employment growth
has outpaced population growth in both Bremerton 40,000 ~-"<-.
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and Kitsap County Nearly 85% of all jobs are divided ' ,
among three areas: government (35%), services (26010), and 35,000
wholesale/retail goods (23'%). Much smaller percentages
of employment are found in construction/mining, finance,
manufacturing, and transportation, 30,000
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Bremerton's largest "20-year" population group is comprised of 25- to 44- " ';'';;,-'
year-olds, representing 30.4% of the population in 2000. This is somewhat
younger than the rest of Kitsap County, which has more 35- to 54-year-
olds (32%), but more children and youth under 19, This can be attributed
to the greater presence of families with children outside Bremerton,
The availability of urban and recreation amenities, less expensive living
costs and good medical care probably account for the slightly higher
percentage of persons 65 years and older living in Bremerton versus the
rest of Kitsap County and the state as a whole, These are also attractive
features for retirees seeking to relocate, Aging in the general population
can also be expected due to trends which extend life expectancies,
Household size
In 2000, there were 15,096 households in Bremerton with 2,3 persons
per household. This is less than the county average (2,6) and also lower
than the assumed number of 2.5 persons per household set by the
Washington State Office of Financial Management. Residential uses
are located on somewhat less land than the national average, creating a
higher residential density with a slightly lower average of persons per
household,
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The median income for a household in the city was $30,950 in the 2000
Census, and the median income for a family was $36,358, These figures
are considerably lower than the rest of Kitsap County and Washington
State, which have median household incomes of $46,840 and $45,776,
'v;.' respectively. The per capita income for the City was $16,724.
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As of 2000, Bremerton had 1,346 families living below the poverty level,
representing 16'Yo of the population (well above the state average of 7.3%),
Of these, there were 1,113 families (83% of the total) with children under
18, A review of subgroups shows that poverty affects 27.5% of those under
18 and 11.4% of those 65 and older, Thesepercentages are well above state
and national averages, and mean a significant share of the population is
limited in its choice to pay for recreational resources,
Persons with disabilities
The 2000 Census reported 25.5% of the population 5 years mid older
(7,627 persons) as having a disability that interferes with life activities.
This is higher than state and national averages (1701<) and 19.3%,
respectively). Among residents 65 and older, the percentage rises to
51.9%, or 2,228 persons, also higher than percentages found in the general
elderly population, This emphasizes the need to provide recreational
opportunities for many citizens with special needs.
Ethnic diversity
Bremerton is home to a more diverse population than regional and
statewide averages, In the 2000 census, the non-white population
increased by more than 50% since 1990 to represent one-quarter (25%)
of the overall community. Bremerton's ethnic mix is greater than that of
Kitsap County and Washington State (15.7'Yo and 18.2%, respectively),
Residents of African American, Asian and Latino heritage comprise the
majority of the non-white population, Also, slightly more than 11% of the
population speaks a language other than English at home.
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The Goals and Objectives supply the framework for the Park, Recreation
and Open Space Comprehensive Plan. The goals have been derived by i<,
analyzin~ the ~tr~ngths and w~~knesses of th: park system a,s it exists in ,t:
2007 and identIfymg opportumtIes for strategic progress dunng the next ';
five to 20 years" The aspirations Bremerton citizens expressed during the V:
planning process are a driving force influencing the composition of the : . C
plan goals. The goals and objectives are also directed in large measure i':.;, 'k:
by the Washington State Legislature's adoption of the 1990 Growth . :t;<<:,~,':>t
Management Act. The Act identifies 13 planning goals to guide the ~.J&J:
de.velopment of comprehensive plans. Three of these goals are integral to ,Y~1"
thiS plan; they are: :;''''''''~:'Vrr'~''''':,>'':''';':i:::':'''''''<''':'<, <
1) Encourage the retention of open space and development of
recreational opportunities, conserve fish and wildlife habitat,
increase access to natural resource lands and water, and develop
parks,
2) Protect the environment and enhance the state's high quality of
life, including air and water quality, and the availability of water,
3) Identify and encourage the preservation of lands, sites, and
structures that have historical or archaeological significance.
The park plan goals are also influenced by Bremerton's adopted
Comprehensive Land Use Plan, which addresses park, open space and
recreation policies. Appendix D lists these policies.
Extensive Public Involvement, Outreach &
Communication
Goal 1 Encourage public involvement in park and recreation
planning and engage residents through multiple
communications.
1.1 Involve residents and stakeholders in planning,
facility design and recreation program
development to instill a sense of community
ownership of public facilities and create a broader
base of department advocates,
1.2 Increase resident awareness of the department
through the use of a variety of methods and
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media, including community events, presentations
to neighborhood and civic groups and other
opportunities,
1.3 Broaden the focus of the department's recreation
brochure to include updates on capital projects,
discussion of timely policy issues, profiles of
selected staff members and volunteers.
1,4 Assign a department webmaster to collect and
post daily updates to the department's web
presence. Expand web page to include online
", program and activity evaluation for recreation
offerings and comments about user visits to parks,
Develop internet address mailing lists to enhance
communication and marketing efforts with the
public. Revise web site to allow public to directly
contact staff though e-mail.
1.5 Encourage volunteer park maintenance projects
from a variety of service clubs, scouting
organizations, churches and businesses.
1.6 Encourage the use of Adopt-A-Park, community
park watch and other similar programs that will
increase safety, security and public awareness,
... .-- ",,.,: "~. I ;' " 1.7 Schedule periodic sessions with City Council and
, ;~> <";'"",:,,,: .." .. joint sessions between the Parks Commission, Arts
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the earJ.h fr.om-;ou( . :": , citizen knowledge, address policy matters and
parents, :,lXe ''CITe :borrol'fin/] improve coordination,
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Goal 2 Acquire, develop, and retain a high-quality, diversified
system of parks, recreation facilities and greens paces
that is attractive, safe, functional, and available to all
segments of the population.
2.1 Establish a minimum park distribution standard
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mile of a neighborhood park and one mile of a
community park.
2.2 Establish a combined neighborhood and
community park development level of service
standard of 5.5 acres per 1,000 residents.
2.3 Establish a minimum size for new neighborhood
parks of 1.5 acres and 10 acres for new community
parks. Expand existing parks to meet minimum
size criteria, as appropriate.
2.4 Actively plan and coordinate with Kitsap County
for acquisition of parks and open space within
Bremerton's associated urban growth areas.
2.5 Engage Kitsap County in discussions regarding the
distribution of Conservation Futures Funds to meet
open space needs,
2.6 Formalize a plan review process with Community
Development for development applications to
identify and negotiate future parks, plazas, trail
connections and open space corridors within
designated neighborhood, district and downtown
centers. Appropriate facilities are those that meet
the standards and criteria of the Department,
which may include: location and access, size, site
usability, design specifications.
2.7 Pursue development and implementation of park
impact fees on new residential development in
concert with the City's Finance, Community
Development and Legal Departments,
2.8 Aggressively pursue alternative financing of
acquisition and development of park and open
space land through private donation, partnerships,
state and federal grant sources, dedicated local
taxes and locallevies"
2.9 Coordinate with Public Works and other agencies
to explore use of existing public land for passive
recreation, trail corridors and water access points.
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2.10 Protect all city parks for future generations,
and only consider divestiture of smaller park
holdings that have limited recreational viability,
do not contribute to preservation of the natural
environment and/or do not contribute to the
beautification of the City.
Goal 3 Protect and manage the City's natural resources, scenic
areas and environmentally-sensitive lands to highlight
their unique attributes.
3.1 Identify and inventory the City's scenic, natural
resource and environmentally-sensitive lands,
3.2 Develop a prioritized plan to protect and/or acquire
-, the most valuable properties to provide access and
passive recreation, as appropriate.
3.3 Manage vegetation in natural areas to enhance or
Each'additional mile walked maintain native plant species, habitat function and
or rim by a sedentary- other ecological values. Remove and control non-
person" wOl)ld give~them,. native or invasive plants as appropriate.
an-additional 21' minutes ", ' 3,4 Develop management and restoration plans for
of Iif~~."'~an~ would save
U.S" society an average 34 significant community greenspaces and facilitate
cents in medical and other community-based volunteer restoration.
costs. 3.5 Develop forest management plans and contract
-; RAND Corpor:Eition, 1993 with an arborist to improve the tree health in
N,AD., Forest Ridge, Sheridan, Stephenson Canyon,
East Park and other forested parks.
Goal 4: Develop a high-quality system of shared-use park
trails and bicycle & ped~strian corridors that connect
significant local landscapes, public facilities and
developed neighborhood and urban activity centers.
4.1 Support implementation of the Non-Motorized
Transportation Plan in partnership with Public
Works and Community Development.
4.2 Create a network of interconnected, multipurpose
off-road trails for walking, hiking and cycling
to promote connectivity between parks,
neighborhoods and public amenities.
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to secure trail easements and access to greenspace
for trail connections,
4.4 Map and sign existing waterfront parks and launch
areas to create a multi-destination water trail for
canoeing and kayaking.
Recreation and Wellness for All Ages
Goal 5 Provide a varied and interesting menu of leisure
activities that address a spectrum of ages, interests and
abilities. '
5.1 Maximize resources by forming partnerships with The Centers for Disease
other public,' non-profit and private recreation Control and Prevention
providers to deliver recreation services. is now encouraging
schools to offer more
5.2 Emphasize service provision to children, teens, :. physical education,
senior citizens, people with disabilities and other , _ 'urban policymakers to
population groups with limited access to market- provide more sidewalks,.
based recreation options, bike' paths, and o.ther '
5.3 Develop special events, festivals, concerts and . 'aiternatives to cars, ancj
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cultural programming to promote community children's television and
identity, foster City pride and promote tourism. c.o.mputer time andto _ ;.,
5.4 Explore the potential to develop a community encourage outdoor play:
recreation complex and indoor swimming pool in . .
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conjunction with the Kitsap County YMCA. . 'Washington State'F?eport
5.5 Develop options for site selection, design and
financing of a senior citizens activity center to meet
the needs of Bremerton's senior citizens, Consider
the development of a multi-use, intergenerational
recreation center as a scenario under this objective,
5.6 Negotiate and enter into a formal agreement with
the Bremerton School District for reciprocal use
of facilities including sports fields, parks, gyms,
swimming pools and classrooms.
5.7 Undertake a comprehensive evaluation of existing
recreation program offerings in terms of persons
served, customer satisfaction, cost/subsidy
and availability of similar programs via other
providers.
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waterfront and recreation facilities as a setting to
provide and/or facilitate a wide array programs
and activities.
Superior System Performance and Safety
Goal 6 Renovate and maintain parks and facilities to provide
to ensure user comfort, safety, aesthetic quality and
protection of capital investment.
6.1 Provide a consistent level of maintenance to all
parks and facilities in a manner that keeps them in
safe and attractive condition.
6.2 Develop a written inspection protocol for all
children's playgrounds and repair/remove broken
components on the day they are identified.
6.3 Develop a rolling, lO-year renovation plan to ensure
that restrooms, irrigation systems, docks, indoor
facilities, sports courts, parking lots and trails are
maintained on a regular schedule.
6.4 Develop automatic irrigation on all turf areas and
planting beds that are currently hand-watered.
6.5 Standardize use of graphics and establish consistent
identity, to include signage, at all parks, trailheads
and other recreation facilities. Consolidate park
signage and reduce the number of oversized, single
purpose rules signs within the park system.
6.6 Standardize park furniture (trash cans, tables,
benches, fencing, water fountains) to reduce
inventory costs and improve appearance of parks.
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There are eight park, recreation and greenspace facilities types used by
the City of Bremerton:
. Pocket parks
. Neighborhood parks
. Community parks
. Regional parks
. Greenspaces
. Natural areas
. Trails
. Special facilities
Pocket Parks
Pocket parks (or Mini parks) are generall:y smaller than one-half acre in
size and may provide a specific, local need such as a neighborhood tot lot,
viewpoint or urban plaza; however, they are not an adequate substitute
for a neighborhood park. These open spaces typically provide a more
passive user experience and can include elements such as picnic and
sitting areas. Due to their small size, pocket parks are not intended to
serve or provide site amenities that would draw from a wider community
area. These parks are intended to serve their immediate residential area,
generally within %-mile of the site. Pocket parks may be considered as a
surrogate neighborhood park only when providing a larger, traditional
neighborhood is impractical or unachievable. Parking is generally not
recommended or necessary.
POCKET PARKS
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Lower Rota Vista Park 0,5 ..
McKenzie Basketball Court 0.02
Pat Carey Vista 0.5
Rota Vista Park 0.7
Wycoff Memorial Park 0.02
SUBTOTAL 1.79
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Neighborhood parks are generally no more than 10 acres in size,
depending on a variety of factors including need, location and
opportunity, and should meet a minimum size of 1.5 acres in size when
possible. These parks are intended to serve residential areas within
walking distance (up to l;2-mile radius) of the park site and should be
geographically distributed throughout the community. Access is mostly
pedestrian, and park sites should be located so that persons living within
the service area will not have to cross a major arterial street to get to the
site. Developed neighborhood parks typically include amenities such
as pedestrian paths and trails, picnic tables, play equipment, play fields,
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While no service standard previously existed for neighborhood parks, this
Plan proposes a combined acreage standard for developed neighborhood
and community parks to emphasize their importance within Bremerton's
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School grounds in the Bremerton urban area do not playa formal role
in its overall park system, with regard to service standards or parkland
distribution, While school sites may offer an open field or play equipment,
daytime access is restricted by school use and limited for security
concerns. After school scheduling places a priority on school-based
athletics.
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Bataan Park 1.0
Blueberry Park 6.9
Forest Ridge Park 27.3
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Kiwanis Park 4.0 Ij>',.
Lent Landing Park 1.5
Manette Playfield 2.6
Matan Park 2,6
Smith Playfield 2.4
Warren Ave. Playfield 3,0
SUBTOTAL 55.5
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Community parks are generally 10 to 50 acres in size and are best
defined by the array of recreational activities that a site provides.
Community parks may include areas suited for intense recreational
facilities, such as athletic complexes and skate parks, along with passive
areas for walking, wildlife observation and picnicking. These parks
serve groups of neighborhoods within a I-mile radius of the park site.
Access to community parks may be by car, bicycle or on foot. In general,
community park facilities are designed for organized activities and
sports, although passive components such as trails and picnic areas are
highly recommended as complements to active sports facilities.
The range of facilities provided will be greater than in neighborhood
parks and will generally appeal to more diverse user groups. Developed
community parks typically include amenities such as picnic shelters and
tables, tennis courts, covered activity areas, soccer and baseball fields,
bike and pedestrian trails, restrooms, landscaping, irrigation and parking
lots. Community parks may also incorporate community facilities, such
as community centers, senior centers or aquatic facilities.
COMMUNITY PARKS
East Park 17.5
Evergreen Park 10,0
Kitsap Lake Park 2.0 ~'
Lions Park 15.0
N.A.D, Marine Park 27.5
N.A,D, Park 54.0
Sheridan Park 3.0
SUBTOTAL 129.0
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Regional Parks
Regional parks are usually larger than 50 acres in size and serve residents
from throughout Kitsap County and beyond. No service standard exists
for regional parks in Bremerton. These parks are usually designed to
accommodate large numbers of people, and typically, they provide for
diverse and intensive recreational activities, such as sports complexes,
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extensive trail systems or large picnic areas. Regional parks often include
passive or natural areas and unique features. Pendergast Park is the city's
largest regional park. The other two of Bremerton's regional parks focus
on the downtown waterfront: Harborside Park and the Louis Mentor
Boardwalk. While these sites are not of the size typical to a regional
park, they do draw users from a very wide area. Additionally, as the
Boardwalk expands to Evergreen Park, it will solidify the regional nature
of the amenity and provide a significant visitor attraction to Bremerton's
downtown core.
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Greenspaces and Open Space Corridors
Creenspaces and open space corridors provide visual and psychological
relief from man-made development within the urban area. Open space
corridors are typically long, relatively narrow lands that follow roads,
creeks, and other natural or transportation corridors. These corridors
may protect environmentally-sensitive areas and provide wildlife habitat.
Creenspaces and open space corridors are acquired with the intent of
limited or no development and may offer limited accessibility or public
recreation utility, such as a wetland property.
GREENSP ACES
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Natural areas provide amenities for passive recreation, such as trails,
benches and environmental interpretive panels. Public access via rllstic
trails within these areas is important to provide passive recreational
opportunities, as appropriate with resource protection and environmental
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of criteria, including linkage to or through other open spaces, public
facilities, relation to existing parks in the area, the need to preserve a site's
natural features, and the size and quality of the open space. The primary
difference between a site classified as "natural area" and a "greenspace"
is that the natural area is intended to remain in a natural state, while
also providing passive recreation opportunities, and is acquired or being
retained as a site of unique environmental quality (i.e., extensive wooded
hillside or ravine).
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Kitsap Lake Park (wetlands) 30.0 '.'
Stephenson Canyon 28,0 .
SUBTOTAL 73.5
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Hiking, walking and cycling trails are in strong demand by residents
of Bremerton. A trail may exist within a publicly acquired open space
corridor or right-of-way or along railroad lines or utility corridors defined
by drainage areas, topographical changes, wooded areas or vegetation
patterns that can link schools, libraries or commercial areas with parks.
The trail should be sufficiently wide enough to accommodate the
intended type of trail user(s), preserve the features through which the
trail is traveling and buffer adjacent land use activities.
Trails may be developed in conjunction with various recreational
activities, such as jogging, nature study and historic observation. They
may be a separate facility, such as a fitness trail, or a connected element of
a larger facility, such as a greenway trail. Surfaces will vary with location
and use. Provisions for parking, consistent signage and interpretive
markers may also be included in trail development. ~.
In order to provide an appealing, safe, accessible,economical and diverse (,
trail system, trail standards and classifications should be developed and
may be based on the following:
. Regional Trail: Paved, shared-use, long-distance linear trail
corridors for the exclusive use of pedestrians, bicycles and other
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trail would be proposed expansion of the Bremerton Boardwalk.
. Community Trail: Paved, shared-use trails typically found within
community parks or linking park facilities. Community trails
are typically 8'-10' wide. The paths within Evergreen Park are
examples of community trails.
. Rustic Trail: Earthen or soft-surface trails with limited horizontal
clearances and challenging grades and obstacles. Providing
accessibility and regular facility maintenance are issues typical of
this type of trail. Rustic trails vary in width and surfacing. The
trails of the East Park Nature Area are rustic trails.
. Water Trail: Navigable non-motorized and motorized waterways
appropriate for canoe, kayak, and other boating. Providing launch
facilities and non-motorized boat access points are important
considerations in water trails.
. Bike Routes and Sidewalks: Typically associated with the
transportation system, these linear paths are heavily used within
urban areas and should be included in trail planning efforts. (See
Non-Motorized Transportation Plan for additional information.)
Special Facilities
Special facilities include single-purpose recreational areas such as golf
courses, conservatories, arboreta, display gardens and outdoor theaters.
Special facilities also include community centers and pools, areas sites
of historical or cultural significance, like museums, historical landmarks
and structures, and public plazas in or near commercial centers, public
buildings or other urban developed areas. There are no standards
concerning the development of special facilities - demand being defined
by opportunity more than a ratio standard. Nor are there minimum or
maximum facility or site sizes - size being a function of the facility rather
than a separately established design standard.
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I>' Course, Ivy Green Cemetery, Bremerton SkatePark and the facilities of the.
Bremerton Senior Center, Sheridan Community Recreation Center and
Glenn Jarstad Aquatic Center.
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Two terms are commonly used to describe a jurisdiction's
target for parkland or amenity coverage and performance
to that target. A service standard is an adopted target
toward the provision of a specific amenity. Historically in
Bremerton, the service standard has been expressed in terms
of overall acres of public parkland per 1,000 people. A level
of service is the snapshot in time used to measure against
the service standard.
This Plan proposes to revise the service standard to elevate
the importance of developed, usable parkland, rather
than a reliance on overall parkland. Specifically, this Plan proposes the
establishment of a combined service standard for neighborhood and
community parks of 5.5 acres of developed parkland per 1,000 people. The
proposed standard will direct attention toward the provision of adequate,
usable developed park space for recreational demands. Also, it enables a
more focused allocation of funding to meet the critical need for developed
neighborhood and community parks. The implications of this adjustment
are more thoroughly discussed in the Needs Analysis chapter.
DESIRED STANDARDS
Desired Service Standard 5.5 acres/l000 of developed parkland
Desired Distribution Standard 1 mile radius for Community Parks
1/2 mile radius for Neighborhood Parks ..
Desired Minimum Size 10 acres for Community Parks
1.5 acres for Neighborhood Parks
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This chapter provides inventory
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recommendations for public park sites
managed by the City of Bremerton. In
addition, a number of local, state and
federal agencies provide park facilities and
recreational opportunities for the greater
Bremerton community and are identified at
the end of this chapter.
Bremerton provides park and open
space opportunities on 319 acres of land
distributed among 32 city-owned sites. ',0
An additional 375 acres of public land .-
is available at Bremerton's two special _ .~ f' '.~
facilities: Ivy Green Cemetery and Gold - ,"
Mountain Golf Complex. Together, these 34
sites total 694 acres of public land. .
Inventories of Bremerton's 32 public park and open spaces sites are
presented on the following pages. A summary of other area recreation
providers is provided at the end of the chapter. A detailed matrix of
amenities by park site is provided in Appendix B.
Inventory Methodology
Inventory data was gathered from field assessments completed in
the spring of 2007. Additional facility data and site narratives were
extracted from inventory efforts completed by city staff in 2001 and
2006. The management issues and recommendations are the result of
site assessments, previous inventory efforts, staff recommendations and
public comments.
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Harborside Fountain Park
Dedicated in 2007, this contemporary urban waterfront park was
developed in partnership with the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. The park
features five fountains, paved plaza spaces, numerous tables and chairs,
public art, lush landscaping and viewpoints overlooking the Sinclair Inlet.
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A Boardwalk along Bremerton's waterfront connecting the ferry terminal
and convention center with the USS Turner Joy floating museum. The
Boardwalk is planned to be extended 0.6 miles to Evergreen Park,
creating a unique waterfront trail connecting the downtown area to
Evergreen Park.
Inventory
. Park benches
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. Views of Sinclair Inlet and marine traffic
Management Issues
. Boardwalk expansion will increase maintenance needs
. Management of comniunity events
Improvement Recommendations
. Extend boardwalk to Evergreen Park
. Consider additional historic or natural history interpretive
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A 50-acre sports complex catering to softball and soccer leagues located
in west Bremerton. A portion of this site serves as an interim off-leash
dog park. The central area of the site is leased to the Olympic Soccer and
Sport Center, and indoor sport facilities have been constructed. This park
is the flagship youth and adult sports facility in Bremerton and future
expansion will allow this facility to accommodate the city's growing
populations.
Inventory
. Parking facilities
. Playground and site furnishings
. Lighted softball fields
. Lighted soccer fields
· I Walking paths
. Restrooms
. Concessions, clubhouse and umpire's office building
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. Basketball courts
. Sand volleyball court
. Off-leash dog area
. Indoor soccer center
. Paved plaza space
. Maintenance and operations building and yard
Management Issues
. Drainage and grading of sports fields and dog park,
. Long term management of off-leash dog park
. Development of partnerships and agreements with sport groups,
sport center operator and off-leash dog interests
. Aesthetic appearance of soccer buildings
Improvement Recommendations
. Field drainage improvements
. Develop additional ,softball field
. Develop all-weather field turf soccer fields
. Develop remaining park pathway system
. Croup picnic shelters
. Enhance visual appearance of parking area
. Restroom building adjacent to soccer fields
. RV facilities at existing parking areas
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Waterfront park located along the Port Washington Narrows, between
the Warren Avenue Bridge and the Manette Bridge. This well developed
community park includes 1,900 linear feet of shoreline, play areas, boat
ramp, beautiful lawns and mature trees. This park was recently expanded
to include shelters, waterfront promenade, additional open space and
small amphitheater area. The facility is ideally situated to accommodate
group and community events. Park expansion is scheduled for 2010.
Inventory
. Parking facilities
. Playground
. Walking paths
. Croup picnic shelters
. Picnic tables, bar-b-ques and benches
. Restrooms
. Drinking fountain
. Open play areas, volleyball and basketball courts
. Horseshoe pits
. 2-lane boat launch and trailer parking
. Transit dock and pier
. Historical/Interpretive signage
. Shoreline and water access
. Amphitheater
. Wildlife viewing opportunities: waterfowl, raptors, perching birds
Management Issues
. Ensure boat launch and docks remains in safe, usable condition.
Seek state marine board moneys for future renovations and
general upkeep
. Ensure stormwater runoff from parking areas and site does not
impact marine environment and water resources
. Impact of community events on residents living adjacent to the
park
Improvement Recommendations
. Enhance water access by providing ADA fishing and boating
access facilities
. Consider park kiosk with park site/system map
. Consider additional historical & interpretive signage
. Develop loop trail around perimeter of site, including extension of
waterfront trail to north property boundary
. Create viewpoint at north end of site and waterfront trail
. Upgrade children's play opportunities
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A l7-acre community park located in east Bremerton and adjacent to
the Jarstad Aquatic Center, YMCA, Ice Arena and Kitsap Community
Resources. This site is home to Bremerton's skatepark and provides active
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surrounding East Park will increase usage of this park facility.
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. Skate park
Management Issues
. Ensure long-term maintenance and operation of skate park facility
. Provide greater connectivity between facilities located at East Park
Because of sloping terrain, providing access to site's amenities is
challenging.
Improvement Recommendations
. Update and provide ADA access improvements to site furnishings
and play area
. Provide ADA pathways between parking, play area, buildings and
skate facilities.
. Provide pedestrian connections to new residential development
. Provide additional trees and landscaping to provide shade to skate
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A 2-acre lake front park with boating and fishing facilities located on
Kitsap Lake, with an adjacent 30-acre forested wetland south of the lake.
Kitsap Lake Park is popular for power boating and fishing throughout
the year. The wetlands offer potential for education and interpretive
features, including a boardwalk and wildlife viewing blinds. Additional
residential development may necessitate additional land acquisition,
facility improvements and more intensive maintenance operations.
Inventory
. Parking area
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. Restroom
. One-lane boat launch and trailer parking area
. Fishing dock/pier
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. 28-acre wetland habitat area
Management Issues
. Ensure boat launch and docks remain in safe, usable condition.
. Because of sloping terrain, providing access to site amenities is
challenging
Improvement Recommendations
. Enhance water access by providing ADA fishing and boating
access facilities
. Update and provide ADA access improvements to site furnishings
and shoreline
. Provide additional picnic areas and playground on former rental
home site with additional bar-b-ques and group picnic shelters
. Consider trail and boardwalk from Kitsap Lake Park south
around south end of lake.
. Consider environmental and interpretive signage, including a
park kiosk or viewing blinds
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A 19.7-acre waterfront park located along the north shores of the Port
Washington Narrows. Lions Park contains varied recreational amenities
including lighted softball fields and tennis courts, basketball court,
playground, shelters and asphalt pathways. Lions Park boasts nearly
2,000 linear feet of shoreline and gently sloping beaches. Other features,
including a boat ramp and pier, provide water access at this community
park site.
Inventory
. Parking areas
. Playground
. Lighted softball
. Lighted tennis
. Walking paths
. Croup picnic shelters
. Picnic tables, bar-b-ques and benches
. Restrooms
. Drinking fountains
. Open play areas
. Basketball courts
. Boat launch and trailer parking
. Dock and pier
. Wildlife viewing opportunities: abundant winter waterfowl
. Shoreline and water access
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. Current park development does not take advantage of waterfront
location
. Aging parking lot facilities need to be upgraded and drainage
installed
. Establish/Maintain partnerships with sport leagues to
cooperatively maintain and enhance sport field facilities
. Develop systematic communication with adjacent condominium
owners
. Ensure stormwater runoff from parking areas and site does not
impact marine environment and water resources
. Park is built on former landfill
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. Consider redesign of park to more appropriate waterfront-
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. Renovate Coal Dock
. Relocate parking away from shoreline
. Replace restroom
. Develop waterfront promenade connecting north and south ends
of park
. Additional trees and landscaping
. Enhance site and water access by providing new ADA fishing and
boating access facilities
. Upgrade ball field lighting systems
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A 27.5-acre undeveloped waterfront park located along the shores of
Ostrich Bay. This Government Surplus Authority property has received
minor improvements including primitive beach access and picnic tables.
This site has potential to become a high value waterfront facility; however,
road access to the park is througl1 a narrow, residential street.
Inventory
. Picnic tables
. Paved pathway (vacated section of Shorewood Drive)
. Primitive trails
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. Steep terrain and rocky shoreline make water access challenging
. This site's location at the end of Shorewood Drive is remote and
may present maintenance and security issues
. High bank areas without pedestrian fall protection or barricades
. High bank areas adjacent to parking with limited vehicle
" barricades and wheel stops
Improvement Recommendations
. Prepare master plan to guide site development
. Consider development of park with a variety of facilities and
amenities to take advantage of this site's unique opportunities.
. Update and provide ADA access improvements to site and
shoreline, including non-motorized boat laul1ch facility
. Standard park sign at park entry
. Consider environmental and interpretive signage
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A 54-acre wooded park site located off of Kitsap Way acquired by the city
as Government Surplus Authority property. N.AD. Park is heavily used
by local disc golf groups. In addition to standard park amenities, this
site also contains historic buildii1gs and a decommissioned F-8 Crusader
fighter jet on display. A park cabin is currently leased by the Boy Scouts
for offices and meeting space,
Inventory
. Parking area
. Playground
. Walking paths
. Group picnic shelter
. Picnic tables, bar-b-ques and benches
. Restroom
. Basketball courts
. Horseshoe pits
. Disc golf course
. Orienteering course
. Wildlife viewing opportunities: raptors and waterfowl
Management Issues
. Master plan park site to determine most appropriate recreational
uses
. Park user safety associated with vehicle traffic on Austin Drive
. Long term viability of F-8 fighter jet at this site
. Maintenance and reuse of historic structures on site
. Negative impact of disc golf on habitat
Improvement Recommendations
. Prepare master plan to guide site renovation and long-term
maintenance
. Update and provide ADA access improvements to site furnishings
and play area surfacing
. Restoration and reuse of historic structures
. Horseshoe pit replacement or removal
. Pedestrian and parking improvements along Austin Drive
. Disc golf course landscape restoration and site rehabilitation
. Renovation of site interpretive signage
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A 3-acre park located adjacent to community center and parks
maintenance facilities. This area provides passive recreation opportunities
and limited views of the Port Washington Narrows and downtown
Bremerton.
Inventory
. Parking area
. Playground
. Picnic tables
. Benches
. Open play areas
. Water views
Management Issues
. Steep terrain presents accessibility challenges
. Park user safety at high bank shoreline
. Current location of maintenance shop consumes high value
waterfront property
. Formalize parking area and park access
Improvement Recommendations
. Relocate maintenance shop
. Prepare master plan to guide site renovation and integration of the
community theater
.. Establish trail connection to Lions Park
. Park signage
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Half-acre waterfront park located in the Manette district with beach
access and panoramic views of the Sinclair Inlet and Port Orchard Bay.
The observation deck and shelter developed by the East Bremerton
Rotary is an excellent location for viewing the ship traffic calling on
Bremerton's ports. The land was donated to the city by George Bachmann
for park purposes.
Inventory
. Parking area
. Picnic tables
. Benches
. Flag pole
. Shelter and observation deck
. Shoreline and water access
Management Issues
. Ensuring safe access to observation deck and shoreline
Improvement Recommendations
. Renovation and ADA improvements to observation deck and
shelter
. Guardrail along plaza walls
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A I-acre neighborhood park facility located at the intersection of Sylvan
Way and Olympus Drive. This park was developed in 1976 by members of
Filipino Community and veterans groups. The site includes lawn areas, a
rose garden and monument in memory of Filipino and American soldiers
who fought and died in Bataan, Philippines during World Waf II.
Inventory
. On-street parking
. Picnic tables
. Benches
. Flag Pole
. Rose garden
Management Issues
. Long term maintenance of rose garden
. ADA and site access because of steep grades and active frontage
streets
Improvement Recommendations
. ADA improvements from street frontage to park amenities
. Pathway access from Sylvan Way
. Stairway access from Olympus Drive
. Parking and street improvements
. Picnic shelter
. Guardrail along plaza walls
. Interpretive signage
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A 6.9-acre neighborhood park located off of Sylvan Way and home to
Bremerton's Pea Patch program. This site was acquired in 1979 and is a
former blueberry farm. The park is currently minimally developed but
is slated for substantial improvements in 2007 and 2008. This site was
recently awarded state grant monies for neighborhood park development
and will feature Low Impact Development (LID) features including
pervious pavement and roof gardens.
Inventory
. Primitive parking area
. Picnic tables
. Community garden plots
. Wetland (Category IV)
Management Issues
. Long-term maintenance and management associated with Pea
Patch program
. LID improvements may require different maintenance techniques
and schedules
. Connectivity with adjacent school site
. Location of year round garden
Improvement Recommendations
. LID Grant improvements including parking, restroom, shelter,
gardens, etc.
. Pathway connections to adjacent school
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Forested neighborhood park located on a 27.3-acre hillside adjacent to west
Bremerton neighborhoods. This site was dedicated to city in 1927 and has
a variety of passive and active recreation amenities. An on-site historic
cabin is currently used by the Boy Scouts and a Search and Rescue group.
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. Drinking fountain
. Tennis court
. Horseshoe pits
. Natural areas
. Historic structures
Management Issues
. Because of the dense understory and isolated location, security
imd safety is an ongoing issue for park users.
. Management of native and invasive vegetation
. Root fungus has compromised the health of a large number of
conifer trees
. Long-term viability of tennis courts, horseshoe pits and historic
cabin
. Un-gated park entry road limits ability to restrict nighttime vehicle
access
Improvement Recommendations
. Develop a forest management plan and park master plan
. Remove old road beds and create lawn area and! or revegetate as
appropriate
. Relocate restroom building
. Replace play area with accessible structure
. Provide ADA pathways between parking, play area and restroom
. Kiosk with park and trail system map
. Formalize entryways
. Renovation and resurfacing of tennis court
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A 3.7-acre neighborhood park acquired by the city on 1987. This
park was developed with Community Development Block Grants in
1998 and includes play area, perimeter pathway, open lawns and a
restroom structure. This park is well used and provides passive and
active recreation opportunities for the residents of this west Bremerton
neighborhood.
Inventory
. Parking area
. Playground
. Pathways
. Picnic tables
. Restroom
. Drinking fountain
. Open play area
. Basketball court
. Natural area
Management Issues
. High demand and use at this park may require greater levels of
maintenance by city staff
. Invasive vegetation management along property perimeter
Improvement Recommendations
. Update and provide ADA access improvements to picnic tables
and restroom
. Consider adding small backstop
. Develop picnic area with picnic shelter
. Trees to provide shade for park and playground areas
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A 4-acre neighborhood park and former school site purchased by the city
in 1976. This site is located between 4th and 5th Streets in an established
residential neighborhood just west of downtown. Though this site is
popular with sports groups, the park is in need of repair and renovation.
Inventory
. On-street parking
. Playground
. Bench
. Restroom
. Baseball field
. Soccer field
. Tennis courts
Management Issues
. Condition of the fields, playground and tennis courts is
substandard
. ADA accessibility
. Long-term maintenance of walls, stairways and exposed building
foundations
. Guardrail and fall protection at existing walls
. Determine future of dilapidated tennis court area
. Playground is located too close to soccer field
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playground, restroom and site furnishings
. Consider renovating tennis courts to create area for new
playground
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Recently developed by the Central Rotary Club, this l.5-acre waterfront
park is located in east Bremerton off of Lebo Boulevard. This site provides
sloping open lawn, picnic areas and access to the Port Washington
Narrows shoreline.
Inventory
. Parking area
. Picnic tables
. Benches
. Pathway
. Picnic shelter
. Shoreline and water access
Management Issues
. Water and shoreline access by park users may cause additional
erosion at bank
. Plan for long-term maintenance of wooden shelter
Improvement Recommendations
. Consider historic or interpretive signage
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2.6-acre neighborhood park facility located in the Manette district adjacent
to the Bremerton Senior Center. This park was improved in 1999 with state
grant funds and includes sport fields, play area, restroom and playground.
This site shares parking with the senior center and is located on a sloping
hillside in an established neighborhood.
Inventory
. On-street parking and shared parking
. Playground
. Picnic tables
. Benches
. Restroom
. Drinking fountain
. Baseball field
. Soccer field
. Basketball court
. Tennis courts
Management Issues
. Programming of sport field activities to limit impacts to
surrounding neighbors
. Guardrail and fall protection at existing amphitheater stairway
. Long-term viability of tennis courts
. Neighborhood and ADA access throughout site
Improvement Recommendations
. Update and provide ADA access improvements to park,
playground, restroom and site furnishings
. Improve neighborhood park entries
. Sport field lighting improvements to reduce ambient light
. Consider lighting tennis courts
. Park entry signage
. Replace older chain link fence
. Trees at playground to provide shade
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A 0.37-acre neighborhood park donated to Bremerton by the Matan ~.
family and developed with Community Development Block Grant \i:,
funding. Matan Park also includes a section of the Anderson Street right
of way that has been barricaded and developed as a basketball court.
Inventory
. On-street parking
. Playground
. Picnic tables
. Benches
. Picnic shelter
. Basketball
. Pea patch/garden area
Management Issues
. Park security
. ADA accessibility
. Long-term viability of raised gardens and storage buildings
. Limited size
Improvement Recommendations
. Consider formalizing street vacation and expanding park into
right of way area.
. Consider purchase of adjacent properties to expand park area
. Replace picnic shelter and chain link fencing
. Redevelop playground and basketball courts
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A 2.4-acre park purchased from the school district in 1974 and
developed with Community Development Block Grant funds. This sm,all
neighborhood park is located adjacent to Kitsap Community Resources
property and includes open lawn, playground, site furnishings and sport
courts.
Inventory
. Parking area
. Playground
. Picnic tables
. Benches
. Basketball court
. Volleyball court
Management Issues
. Renovate lawn area and irrigation system
. ADA accessibility throughout site
. Long-term viability of basketball court and volleyball court.
Volleyball court is currently not usable.
. Parking area is shared with school offices
. Long term management of poplar trees at park entry
Improvement Recommendations
. Update and provide ADA access improvements to playground,
sport courts and site furnishings
. ADA parking and park entry improvements
. Pathway paving repair
. Expand playground
. Remove or renovate volleyball court
. Install park entry signage
. Trees at playground to provide shade
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opportunities for sports groups and neighborhood residents. This site
was improved in 1999 with assistance of state grant funds.
Inventory
. Unpaved parking area
. Playground
. Picnic table
. Restroom
. Drinking fountain
. Lighted baseball field
. Lighted football field
. Flower beds
Management Issues
. Programming of sport field activities to limit impacts to
surrounding neighbors
. Long-term viability of sport fields at neighborhood park site
. Many uses packed into a small site
. Neighborhood and ADA access to the park
Improvement Recqmmendations
. Consolidate buildings
. Consider purchase of two houses on Warren Avenue to increase
frontage
. Relocate playground away from the street
. Replace chain link fence
. ADA accessibility
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East 9th Street Park
Waterfront, mini park situated on a residential lot located on Shore
Drive in the Manette district. This .03-acre site includes a parking area,
playground, site furnishings and a view of downtown Bremerton. This
park was acquired in 1984 and developed through partnership with
adjacent neighborhoods.
Inventory
. Parking area
. Picnic table
. Shoreline and water views
Management Issues
. Site may be re-designed for beach access
Improvement Recommendations
. Develop viewpoint with benches at water's edge
. Install park entry signage
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Located on .02 acres of land donated to the city in 1995 by the National
Spiritualist Association of Churches for recreation and open space.
This mini park includes parking area, playground, site furnishings and
is situated in an established residential neighborhood. Property deed
includes reversionary clauses to protect stipulated recreational uses and
is to be returned to grantor if park uses change in the future,
Inventory
. Parking area
. Playground
. Picnic table
. Benches
. Drinking fountain
Management Issues
. Consider long-term viability and recreation benefit of this mini
park within the overall system
. Small park is visually secluded because of hillside location
Improvement Recommendations
. Install trees and landscaping to provide shade for play area
Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan - Draft 53
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A half-acre waterfront park site located at the end of Elizabeth Street and
donated to the city by Puget Sound Energy. This isolated park provides
unique views of the Port Washington Narrows and the Warren Avenue
Bridge from its rocky shoreline. The park is accessible from a stairway at
the end of the Elizabeth Street. Puget Sound Energy retains a right of way
through the property for utility use.
Inventory
. Picnic table
. Park benches
. Barbecue
. Wildlife viewing opportunities: peregrine falcon nest and pelagic
cormorant roost
. Shoreline and water views
Management Issues
. Consider long-term viability and recreation benefit of this mini
park within the overall system
. Small park is visually secluded because of hillside location and
may require additional safety and security provisions
. Vandalism and graffiti
. Property has potential to serve as a waterfront trail linkage to the
community college
. Plan for long-term maintenance and replacement of wooden
stairway
Improvement Recommendations
. Provide ADA access improvements to site furnishings
. Replacement of wooden stairway
. Install park entry and interpretive signage
. Formalize parking area if feasible
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An outdoor basketball court located on .02 acres of east Bremerton land
donated to the city by the McKenzie family.
Inventory
. Basketball court
Management Issues
. Consider long-term viability and recreation benefit of this mini
park within the overall system
Improvement Recommendations
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A half-acre waterfront viewpoint located along Tracy ton Beach Road and
the Port Washington Narrows. This site was acquired in 1974 with the
assistance of state grant funds. This facility has been recently upgraded,
including improved parking, site furnishings and landscaping. This
property provides outstanding views of the shoreline and Olympic
Mountains.
Inventory
. Parking area (gravel)
. Park benches
. Shoreline and water views
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. Plan for long-term maintenance of shoreline to minimize erosion
Improvement Recommendations
. Pave parking area
. Control shoreline erosion
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Inventory
. Park bench
. Rotary dedication plague
Management Issues
. Consider long-term viability and recreation benefit of this mini
park within the overall system
. Small park is visually secluded because of roadside location and
may require additional safety and security provisions
. Vandalism and graffiti
Improvement Recommendations
. Consider disposing park property or converting to gateway feature
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Forested 15.5-acre nature area lying east of the Harrison Hospital campus
and acquired by the city in 1967 through the Government Surplus
Authority property program and state grant funds. This steeply-sloped
site includes primitive trails and is home to a diverse Madrone tree forest.
The property serves as a buffer between new residential development
and the hospitaL
Inventory
. Natural areas
. Primitive trails
Management Issues
. Ensure protection of sensitive wooded lands
. Develop partnerships to assist in managing invasive vegetation,
trail maintenance and removal of dumped garbage,
. Encroachment by adjacent landowners
Improvement Recommendations
. Consider establishing partnership with hospital for shared use
and development of site
. Expand trails and install park entry sign age
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Forested, 28-acre nature area acquired by the city in 1967 through the
Government Surplus Authority property program. A portion of this
site is utilized by City maintenance staff for materials storage and is the
location of the City's greenhouse operations. The remainder of the site is
undeveloped,
Inventory
. Natural areas with year-round stream
. City greenhouses and materials storage
Management Issues
. Illegal dumping and vagrancy
. Develop partnerships to assist in managing invasive vegetation,
trail building and removal of dumped garbage.
Improvement Recommendations
. Park entry and trail system signage
. Install fence to reduce illegal dumping
. Consider long-term relocation of greenhouses- and storage yard
. Examine potential to accommodate an off-leash dog area
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A 7-acre open space at Bremerton's southern city limits. Site is developed
and maintained as greenspace.
Inventory
. Irrigated lawn area and trees
Management Issues
. High-maintenance landscape design requires mowing, weeding
and frequent litter control
Improvement Recommendations
. Consider additional landscape plantings
. Consider contracted maintenance
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Sheridan Park Community Center
Sheridan Park Community Center is owned and operated by the City
of Bremerton Parks and Recreation Department. The community center
is over 33,000 square feet with a wood floor gymnasium, five meeting
rooms, art studio, preschool classrooms, administrative offices, and park
grounds. A wide variety of recreational program, classes and events are
held regularly.
Glenn Jarstad Aquatic Center
The Glenn Jarstad Aquatic Center is owned and operated by the City of
Bremerton Parks and Recreation Department. It is located in EastPark,
adjacent to the Kitsap Family YMCA, and the Bremerton Ice Arena.
It is available for private rental during non-operational hours on the
weekends. The 25-yard pool has six lanes and a bulkhead that divides a
shallow water area. There is a I-meter diving board and small tube slide.
The shallow end has a basketball hoop and is used extensively for water
aerobics, arthritis and therapeutic swims, instructional swims and more.
A mezzanine area overlooking the pool is available for spectators and
also provides space for birthday parties and other celebration events. The
administrative offices are housed in the central area between the men's
and women's locker rooms.
Bremerton Senior Center
The Bremerton Senior Center is owned and operated by the City of
Bremerton Parks and Recreation Department. It is located in East
Bremerton at the corner of 13th Street and Nipsic Avenue in the Manette
area. The center provides recreational programs for the local population
age 55 and better. Programs include fitness and dance classes, arts and
crafts, pool, cards, board games, trips, sports, specialty classes, socials,
and more.
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The Gold Mountain Golf Complex is owned an operated by the City
of Bremerton Parks and Recreation Department. Gold Mountain Golf
Complex is a full-service, public golf facility. This 360-acre site includes
two l8~hole championship golf courses, four practice putting greens, a
70-yard chipping area to a target green, two bunker practice areas, a 100
yard wide natural grass practice tee/driving range, a private covered
teaching studio, and a 10,000 square foot clubhouse completed in 2001.
This complex draws golf enthusiasts from all over the Pacific Northwest.
In fact, it has won more awards than any other course in Washington
and in 2006 hosted the 8lst Annual USGA Amateur Public Links
Championship. Visit www.goldmt.com for more information.
Jarstad Park & Gorst Creek
Operated by the Bremerton Department of Public Works and Utilities,
this facility is located at 4398 W Belfair Valley Rd and offers the following
amenities:
. Covered kitchen/picnic area
. Restrooms w / running water
. Cold water deep sink under shelter
. 120 volt outlet under the shelter
. Large barbecue pit and grills (please provide your own briquettes)
. Approximately nine lO-foot picnic tables
. Dumpster for trash and garbage
. Two horseshoe pits
. Volleyball standards
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The ownership and management of recreational sites in the Bremerton
regional area involve a large number of public and private parties,
including governmental agencies, businesses, non-profit groups and
individuals. These facilities include parks, trails, boat launches, golf
courses, attractions, campgrounds and forest and wilderness areas.
Though many of these facilities are not located within city limits,
their close proximity to residents of Bremerton make them important
components of an overall recreation system.
Kitsap County
The Kitsap County Parks and Open Space system currently includes 74
sites totaling 5,693 acres. More than half of that acreage is within the five
large heritage parks of at least 400 acres in size. Other classifications of
facilities within the County's park system are: Regional Parks which draw
people from more than a five mile distance; Community Parks which
draw people from the immediate community; Natural Resource Areas
which are preserved for their habitat values, and; Partnership properties
which are generally smaller and have limited, if any, active use and/or are
used and managed primarily by other parties. www.kitsapgov.com/parks
Some county parks of local significance to Bremerton include:
Anna Smith Children's Park (6.6 acres): Home to the Master
Gardeners Demonstration Gardens. Amenities include: saltwater
fishing, picnic area, trails, restroom, and an outdoor amphitheater
used for weddings, ceremonies, picnics, and plays.
Kitsap County Fairgrounds (129 acres): This site includes three
meeting rooms, fair facilities, ball fields, soccer fields, and tennis
courts. There are many rooms,halls, and arenas to host larger events
as well, suitable for parties, dances,sporting events, and craft shows.
Illahee Preserve Heritage Park (380 Acres): This is a large tract of
undeveloped open space north of Bremerton with walking trails and
picnic tables.
Wildcat Lake County Park (11 acres): This park includes lake access,
fishing, basketball coilrts, playground, swimming area, volleyball
court, basketball court, rest rooms, and picnic area.
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fields and one practice field,
Island Lake County Park (23 acres): This park provides lake
access, swimming area, fishing pier, walking trails, picnic areas,
picnic shelter, playground, restrooms, and a community center. The
community center, located on the shores of Island Lake in North
Kitsap, is a perfect facility for weddings, private parties, ceremonies,
family reunions and meetings.
State of Washington
Washington State Parks
Washington State Parks operates 120 park and other recreation facilities
throughout the state, including Illahee State Park located just north of
the city of Bremerton. Illahee State Park is a 75-acre marine camping
park with 1,785 feet of saltwater frontage on Port Orchard Bay. The park
provides visitors with access to some of the last stands of old growth
forests in Kitsap County, facilities for a number of outdoor activities, and
access to a variety of water sports. The park has three reservable shelters
and one available first-come, first-served, plus 90 additional, open picnic
sites. The park has 23 tent spaces, two utility camping spaces, one dump
station, four restrooms (two ADA) and two showers. Tent spaces are
suitable for any RV, but no hookups are provided. www.parks.wa.gov
Washington Department of Natural Resources
Washington DNR provides recreation opportunities on state-managed
trust lands throughout the state of Washington. These forested sites
provide rustic campgrounds and picnic areas, interpretive sites and more
than a thousand miles of trails. These state lands are destinations for
bicycling, hiking, motorized off-road vehicle riding, horseback riding,
fishing, bird watching and more, The Green Mountain State Forest
lies just west of the City of Bremerton and provides a variety of hiking,
biking and equestrian trails. This forest site also provides horse camping
facilities. The Tahuya State Forest, southwest of Green Mountain, is
another state land providing outdoor recreation. In addition to non-
motorized uses, Tahuya State Forest provides a diverse network of trails
and routes open to off-road vehicles and provides 4 campgrounds and
various trailheads. www,dnr,wa,gov
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National Park Service
The Olympic National Park comprises 922,650 acres of land situated
in the diverse rain forests of Washington's Olympic Peninsula, west
of Bremerton. Roads provide access to the outer edges of the park, but
the heart of Olympic National Park is primitive and encompasses three
distinctly different ecosystems - rugged glacier-capped mountains, stands
of old-growth and temperate rain forest, and more than 60 miles of Pacific
coastline. These diverse ecosystems are still largely pristine in character
and about 95% of the park is designated wilderness. The park receives
more than 3.3 million visitors per year, ranking it as the 4th most popular
national park in the United States. www.nps.gov/olymlindex,htm
United States National Forest Service
The forest service manages 633,677 acres of land within the Olympic
National Forest. The Olympic National Forest is located on the Olympic
Peninsula with the Pacific Ocean to the west, the Strait of Juan de Fuca
to the north and Puget Sound to the east. The Forest surrounds much
of Olympic National Park. Originally designated in 1907, today's park
boasts over 20 campgrounds, 270 miles of trail, a commercial lodge and
cabins, 13 distinct watersheds and over 88,000 acres of wilderness and
roadless areas. This forest receives approximately 455,900 visits per year.
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Attractions
A variety of cultural and recreation oriented opportunities exist within
the city of Bremerton. These opportunities are operated by a diverse
group of public, private and non-profit organizations. For additional
information, contact the Bremerton Chamber of Commerce via the
internet at www,brernertoncharnber.org
USS Turner Joy
The USS Turner Joy is a refurbished Vietnam-era destroyer that is now a
Hoating museum operated by the ,Bremer ton Historic Ships Association.
Moored at the north end of the Bremerton Boardwalk, the ship can be
explored topside and below decks. The tour also includes a Vietnam
POW memorial. The ship is a popular location for group events, reunions
and guided tours. www.ussturnerioy.org
Elandan Gardens
Elandan Gardens features Bonsai trees that are over one thousand years
and more than two acres of rhododendrons and Japanese maples along
the shores of Puget Sound. www.elandangardens,corn
Kitsap County Historical Society Museum
The museum houses one of the finest collections of historic
photographs in the area. Rotating exhibits depict various aspects
of the county's history and programs pertaining to local history. In
addition, the museum archives are available for historical research.
www.kitsaphistory.org
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In 2006, the Bremerton branch opened with strong local support from
community leaders and the Bremerton School District. The Club
offers more than 25 national programs in the areas of education, the
environment, health, the arts, careers, alcohol/drug and pregnancy
prevention, gang prevention, leadership development and athletics. Boys
& Girls Clubs of South Puget sound is now serving nearly 15,000 youth.
www.bQ-clubs.com/bremerton.htm
Bremerton Ice Arena
This ice skating facility is conveniently located next to the YMCA and the
Glenn Jarstad Aquatic Center. The facility offers open skating sessions,
lessons, figure skating and youth hockey. In addition, they are the home of
the Puget Sound Tomahawks - the 2004 Western Division Champions. The
arena is also available for private rentals including birthday parties and
corporate events. www,bremertonicearena,com
Bremerton Skateland
Bremerton Skateland, located just off of Waaga Way/Highway 303, offers
lots of open skate time, lessons and parties. The facility is also hom,e to the
Olympic View Skating Club, Hurricane Hockey team and the Bremerton
Bullets Speed team.
Kitsap Family YMCA
The YMCA offers fitness classes for kids, teens and adults, swimming
lessons and open swim, teen late night activities. On the third Saturday of
the month, the YMCA hosts "Splash & Jam" where the whole family can
enjoy swimming, arts and crafts, a G-rated movie and lots more. Located
adjacent to the Glenn Jarstad Aquatic Center, the YMCA has a strong
relationship with the City recreation program. www,kitsapfamilyymca,orQ
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Kitsap Golf & Country Club
Kitsap Golf & Country Club is an IS-hole member-owned, private golf
course situated on 57 acres in Bremerton. Social and holiday events are
held for members and their guests. A large clubhouse contains a ballroom
for large events, a smaller formal dining room, lounge, locker facilities
and a children's game room. www.kitsapgolfcc,com
McCormick Woods Golf Course
McCormick Woods is an lS-hole, public course located in Port
Orchard. The on-site clubhouse ci:m accommodate up to 350 people
for gatherings, business meetings, weddings and special events. www.
mccormickwoodsgolf,com
Olympic Soccer and Sports Center
The Olympic Soccer and Sports Center features two playing fields plus
party rooms and an outdoor deck. The facility, located at Pendergast
Park through a lease agreement with the City of Bremerton, is available
for games and practice, as well as special events and conferences.
www,olympicindoorsoccer.com
Trophy Lake Golf & Casting
One of Kitsap's newest award-winning facilities, Trophy Lake is an lS-
hole, public course located in Port Orchard. Fly fishing is also available at
this site. www.trophylakegolf.com
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enthusiastic, and the quality of comments exceptional. The results played
an important role in preparing and prioritizing the capital facilities plan
contained in this report.
Mail and Internet Survey
In collaboration with Parks department staff, the project team designed a
detailed survey to assess residents' interests, concerns and suggestions for
Bremerton's park system. The survey was designed for mail distribution
and Internet access. During the last week of March 2007, 3,000 surveys
were mailed to city residents with randomly selected addresses provided
by the Kitsap Comity Assessors database. The internet version of the
survey was posted concurrently to provide the general public access and
allow recipients of the mail survey to complete the instrument online.
Media announcements in the Kitsap Sun and on the city's web site
provided information about the overall planning process and the survey.
At the close of business on April 27, the internet survey was shut down,
with a total response of 388 completed surveys. An analysis of the data
reveals a survey sample that is representative of the city in terms of
specific demographics: age, gender and income. Results front the survey
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Meeting flyers, paid newspaper ads, newspaper articles and e-rnail
participant ~~. ~ '"I announcements were used to publicize the events. Summary responses
April 19, 2007 . ~.., from each of the meetings are provided in Appendix C. The meetings
'. lasted approximately two hours and were organized as follows:
,! f'~- Community Meeting #1 (April 19, 2007): Held at Bremerton High School,
display stations provided graphic and narrative information boards
for residents to review and discuss. The stations covered the following
topic areas: General Parks System Overview, Trails & Corridors, Parks &
Greenspaces, and Recreation Programs & Facilities. With approximately
65 people attending, the meeting format also accommodated a number
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of small table group discussions focusing on long-term visioning for
the parks and recreation system. Comments were recorded at display
stations, during small group discussions, and on comment forms.
Additionally, three computers were available with Internet access for
attendees to take the online survey.
Community Meeting #2 (May 22, 2007): With approximately 30 people
attending, the second open house event was held at City Hall, and display , ,
stations covered the following topic areas: Vision Statement, Survey '.
Results, Comparable Cities & Level of Service, Park Improvement Ideas & ..
Acquisition Areas. Attendees were asked to comment on findings to date, "
provide additional input, and note any topic areas they would like to see
explored in more detail.
Community Meeting #3 (July 12, 2007): The final session was hosted in
conjunction with the Non-Motorized Transportation System Plan and the '
Downtown Subarea Plan. Brief, ten-minute presentations were provided
by each planning project, with numerous display stations available for
direct feedback and comment by attendees. The first public draft of the
full Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan was presented and reviewed,
with specific attention focused on proposed capital improvements, policy
changes and acquisition targets.
Stakeholder Discussions
To more broadly assess the opportunities for partnership and
coordination, along with the challenges of implementing the parks plan, a
series of internal and external stakeholder interviews was conducted. The
following city departments and local organizations provided insight: "Cre;;jt~ greater variety
. Parks & Recreation Commission of use?.lnparks
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. Bremerton Community Development s.cen{c enjoyment, off-
. Bremerton Economic Development leash ar.~as;' playfields,
. Realtors Association boating 'and events:"
. Homebuilders Association
. Olympic College --- Public meeting
participant
. Chamber of Commerce April 19, 2007
. Bremerton Housing Authority
. Bremerton School District
. Kitsap Family YMCA
. Bremerton Boys & Girls Club
. Individual Sport Associations: Soccer, Baseball, Softball, Little
League, Disc Golf
. Senior Center user group
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potential ifprofit isn't the the Parks. & RecreatIon Department, its staff, and its quality o! servic~s
onlY driving force. You and offenngs. Stakeholders clearly support parks and recreatIon, but it
. can have beautyallcf sti!l is also clear that their support has to be earned on a continuing basis
make money; they arent: through facility upgrades and enhancements, fair partnering practices
mutuaJlyexClusive. ":,' and shared access to facilities,
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participant Review of Community-Based Plans
April 19, 2007 , . .. .
'. . .. , The three plans reviewed m this sectIon are commu111ty-based plans.
_..,: ' Their development involved public input and participation, adoption by
the responsible governing body and public support for implementation.
2001 Bremerton Parks and Recreation Plan
The 2001 Parks and Recreation Plan was prepared as an update to the
previous 1995 Comprehensive Plan. Two surveys and several public
meetings were employed to elicit recommendations and input from
residents. The plan outlined 10 broad goals for park and recreation service
delivery and the maintenance and expansion of the park system, The
Capital Facility Plan listed $4.8 million in projects between 2000-2005,
with most projects consisting of repair, replacement or renovation of
existing facilities. Projects representing an additional $14,9 million were
identified as future, unfunded projects"
2004 Bremerton Comprehensive Plan
.. " . '. ,... ,_ Completed in conformance with the Growth Management Act, the
, The CIty IS yXp'and~ng . 2004 Bremerton Comprehensive Plan entailed an extensive community
west. RecreatIOn . t h ,. f .,. bl'
r. 'I't' d't" t ou reac program consistmg 0 a CItIzen committee, numerous pu iC
. aCllles nee 0 suppor . d d bl' h . Ad d' D b 2004
that e;pansio~; " meetmgs an over a ozen ~u iC earmg~, opte in ecem ~r ,
. ...., the Bremerton ComprehenSive Plan establishes 21 general plan111ng
_-~ 'public meeting: '0 .. " goals, with 132 specific policies, to guide the future growth and land use
fJ.artiCi'pant.. I , ' ". .. patterns of the city. Thirteen policies directly relate to the provision or
A'pCilJ9! /oq!:. protection of open space and recreational opportunities throughout the
'" .. 'c.;' ... , urban area. The policies encourage public open space along the water,
;" . a linked system of open spaces that integrates parks and trails within a
. ,~';;, ... ,.., . < " ,. variety of land uses, and the inclusion of public meeting spaces, parks or
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and Open Space Plan
The Kitsap County Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan was adopted
in June 2006. During the course of plan development, Kitsap County
held six public meetings and 18 focus group discussions with various
stakeholders and interest groups. Leading to plan adoption, public
hearings were held with the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board,
Planning Commission, and the Board of County Commissioners. The
plan contains 11 general goals related to regional park and recreation
services, with several objectives that identify the intent and necessity
to coordinate with cities. Specifically related to Bremerton, this plan
calls for protection of open space lands and urban buffers within
the unincorporated urban areas throughout the county, as well as "Population growth
cooperation with cities to provide parks and open spaces in these
areas. Additionally, this plan identifies the county as the lead agency versu~ facilitylgreenspace
in providing regional park services, which includes the development availabilityobviously .
of tournament-level sport field complexes, It also reinforces an existing remains a challenge for'
program of providing matching funds to cities for the acquisition of residents and. visitors
unless the plan includes
community parklands, and it supports the continued preservation of acquisition. As a taxpayer
shoreline areas and acquisition of trail corridors linking school, parks and and resident, I fully support
residential areas. strategies to expand the
cfty!s current inventory. '!.
Other Outreach m Public meeting
A project page for the Parks Plan was developed and posted on the participant
city's website for residents to learn about the planning process and fJ.prilI9~ 200j
timelines, notice of public meetings and summary documents, access to
the online survey, and review a draft version of the plan. The page was
updated regularly to keep residents informed of progress and alerted to
opportunities for involvement in the process. Staff contact information
was provided for citizen inquiries.
The SEPA environmental review process allowed the public and relevant
local and state agencies time to review and comment on the draft plan.
Additionally, public testimony was taken prior to adoption by the
Bremerton City CounciL
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Establishing priorities for the acquisition, development, enhancement
and maintenance of park and recreation facilities within Bremerton is the
culmination of the planning process. Capturing the hopes and desires of
citizens - and finding the resources necessary to meet their expectations
- will be a challenging task as the feedback offered covered an array of
topics and concerns. Through this review of community needs, a eight-
year capital facility plan has been developed to identify and prioritize
critical upgrades, improvem.ents and expansions that fulfill the needs
expressed by citizens,
Assessing the demand and need for facilities and services entails various
elements of review, including the location, size and number of park and
recreation facilities by type and use, along with community wants and
desires,
The following assessment is divided into four basic categories:
community feedback, specific facility demands, park system gap analysis, " '
and levels of service. The assessments rely heavily on public input from ,E.ach of us need ~o
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Washington State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Planning (SCaRP) _ _
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':t;verybody needs beauty . 42% favored an extended network of trails - over community and
.. as well as, pread; place!?," neighborhood parks and undeveloped natural areas.
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, where nature may heal expand - more highly desired than sport fields! community
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transportation routes, and pursue the completion of the Port Washington
Narrows Loop Trail. Also, the community's vision for its park system is
focused around providing a network of trails and pathways that connect
parks to commercial districts and through scenic and natural areas.
Concerning park facilities, Bremerton residents are keenly interested in
the revitalization of their parks and recreation system. The desire for
better and more consistent maintenance of parks and facilities, along
with a cadre of suggestions for specific site upgrades and enhancements
suggests that the city's park system must improve its facilities to establish
the respect and patronage of its citizens. Numerous comments were
offered regarding the need for improved restroom facilities, more
frequent patrolling to enhance safety and general beautification to
include Hower beds and freshened landscaping.
Concerns with maintenance levels and lack of modernization exist,
and these issues over time erode citizen support for the park system.
Residents have a desire for amenities such as age-appropriate play tv", " ' ~ J
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Specific Facility Demands
Neighborhood and Pocket Parks
With 11 neighborhood parks and seven pocket parks, small and informal "Major cities across the
park spaces comprise the bulk of Bremerton's park system in terms nation are improving
of quantity. During the public meetings, residents voiced interest in their bicycle paths.
having more neighborhood parks available and also having open, Bremertbri needs to
passive spaces within them. Survey results validated these comments; connect. ",'
the acquisition and development of new parks ranked third as an n~ Publiune,eting
overall system need and third in comparison to specific priorities over
such items as renovated recreation centers and acquiring additional participan,r . '. . ~ " ,',
waterfront. Survey respondents felt it important (63%) to expand Apr:i/1fJ; 2Q07
undersized parks through the acquisition of adjacent private property. " "
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existing neighborhood parks and identifies the acquisition of several new ;,
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Community & Regional Parks
While neighborhood parks are greatest in number, community parks in
Bremerton provide the most area for active recreation; 10 community and
regional parks make up nearly 65% of the park system's total acreage.
These parks are also the most familiar parks within the Bremerton system.
Evergreen, Pendergast and Lions parks are cited as the most often visited
sites. As such, residents recognize the need for more of such park space.
As noted above, the acquisition and development of new parks ranked
high in overall priorities for the system. Residents commented on their
desire to have more parks (community and neighborhood) within
',.,'. walking distance and fairly distributed throughout the city, with frequent
remarks about the lack of neighborhood parks in west Bremerton and
major recreation facilities in east Bremerton. The proposed acquisitions
noted in the gap analysis and Capital Facilities Plan retlect this demand
by identifying several potential sites for community parks with additional
neighborhood parks throughout. Residents identified a mild preference
, for larger community parks over neighborhood parks in a forced ranking
(31% and 190;;" respectively) about park types that best fit their needs,
Community parks are also the sites that provide special or dedicated
uses, such as dog parks, disc golf and athletic fields. Specific stakeholders
and residents in general support the provision of these facilities and
commented on the need for more of them,
Dog parks users are interested in a permanent site, with the recognition
that Pendergast is an interim location and that the off-leash area may
be relocated with future athletic field development to occur on that site.
While some citizens have advocated for the use of Stephenson Canyon
Certain types of physical as another site, site design alternatives and a review of environmental
regulations will be required to determine the viability of that site as an
a,Ctivity can target various alternative. The opportunity for new dog parks should be considered
forms of mild depressfoQ., " as new properties are acquired and via the potential for land lease
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activitie,s help ease " , Disc golf has grown in popularity in recent years, and specifically the
frustratidn," anger and ' N.A.D. Park course is well used and is often cited as one of the better
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hostility,'while walking" , courses in western Washington. Disc golf players have voiced an interest
is ari ~xc~!lflnt mood". " in locating a smaller, 9-hole course at Forest Ridge Park, but that concept
'enhanc;er " " . , requires additional site design review and may meet opposition with
, ' . neighbors. A new course would be better suited at one of the potential
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atj(ts.~oi1~".me?1i(;ine ' new community parks identified in the Capital Facilities Plan,
,'^, Sport field demand continues to rise as a growing number of teams and
leagues seek access to a limited number of fields, The primary limitations
in Bremerton are the generally poor field conditions at several smaller
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parks and the lack of all-weather turf fields. This type of field surface
is proposed at Pendergast Park, and if developed, can lengthen the
playing seasons and reduce wear of other fields in the system. Proposed
improvements to neighborhood park sites will include field upgrades for
field safety, drainage and lighting.
Additionally, the proposal to install an additional baseball and a
softball field at Pendergast will significantly improve field capacity
and make the city a more viable candidate for tournaments, However,
these improvements alone will not meet the growing need for sport
fields. Additional softball and soccer fields should be developed and
considered a critical component in site selection for new community park
acquisitions. "We really need a safe
The use and condition of sport courts, namely basketball and tennis, way to ride bikes, " ,
throughout the city varies. The popularity of tennis has risen and fallen m Public meeting
over the past two decades, but has been declining steadily in the recent participant
past. Although significant variability exists in the use of tennis courts ,fyft;ly22, 2007
across the city, Bremerton should retain the existing courts, as they are
well distributed through the city. Several courts require renovation and
are listed on the CFP.
Trails
Hiking, walking, and cycling trails are by far the most requested
service by Bremerton residents. With recent planning efforts focused
on components of a broader, regional trail system, several pending
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of each segment, as each will greatly improve local trail connectivity. (See
Appendix E for illustrative maps for each project.)
. Bremerton Boardwalk Extension: This project entails the
construction of a 3,200 foot long, over-water boardwalk
connecting the existing Louis Mentor Boardwalk to Evergreen
Park. The project is proceeding with permitting, and when
completed, this trail extension will provide exceptional waterfront
access and link the Harborside District to the City's most active
community park.
. Mosquito Fleet Trail: The Mosquito Fleet Trail is a planned, 57-
mile roadside hike and bike route along the shores of northeastern
Kitsap County and will link old Mosquito Fleet docks from
Kingston to Southworth. Kitsap County Public Works is leading
the project in coordination w~th representatives from each of the
incorporated cities through which the trail will pass.
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Benefits of Trails and Greenways . Port Washington Narrows Loop Trail: A trail master plan was
RECREATIONAL VALUE AND completed for the City in October 2005. The plan proposes a 3.5-
HEAL TH BENEFITS mile loop trail connecting east and west Bremerton between the
There is a significant health and Warren Avenue Bridge and the Manette Bridge, primarily using
fitness benefit as most recreational existing surface streets. The proposed loop trail would link nearly
activities on trails involve exercise. a dozen park properties, in addition to other civic and public
This health benefit accrues to the facilities, such as Harrison Memorial Hospital, Olympic College
individual and, in the form of reduced
health-care costs, to society as well. and the ferry terminal. The plan also proposes the development
of several street end properties on the east bank of the Narrows to
TRANSPORTA TlON provide viewpoints and rest areas for trail users.
ENHANCEMENT AND SAFETY . Non-Motorized Transportation Plan (NMTP): Tllis plan is
BENEFITS
Trails encourage pedestrian and currently under development and will offer an assessment of
bicycle commuting, thus reducing the City's pedestrian and bicycle system deficiencies, along with
traffic and congestion on roads, and safety concerns. Public meetings and stakeholder discussions have
reducing fuel consumption and its resulted in several ideas for improvement projects throughout the
associated pollution. Designated city. These potential projects include an Evergreen Park to Olympic
trails strive to define a designated
space for human-powered College connection, a loop trail circling Kitsap Lake, numerous
commuters, safety improvements for street qossings, sidewalk extensions
ECONOMIC BENEFITS and repair, and pedestrian safety improvements near schools to
Trails attract tourists that bring a facilitate a Safe Routes to School program.
direct economic benefit to local . Downtown Sub Area Plan: This plan is currently under
businesses. development and intends to ensure a coordinated urban design for
Downtown as a whole. The plan contains integrated development
EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS standards, street standards and concepts for capital improvements
Trail corridors can become outdoor in downtown. One major component is animproved pedestrian
classrooms where children can
observe and learn about their natural corridor with streetscape enhancements along Pacific Avenue
and cultural environment. linking Harborside Park with Evergreen Park.
ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS In addition to these studies and projects, this Plan proposes the
By preserving critical open space that
provides natural buffer zones that development of and a signage program to support a ~ater trail system,
protect streams, rivers and lakes, along with pathways within specific park sites as noted in the Inventory
trails and greenways can play an section, and a potential rustic trail from Jarstad Park (Bremerton Public
important role in improving water Works) extending to Pendergast Park, which would predominantly
quality traverse City-owned utility lands. A more detailed alignment and
PRESERVING OUR HISTORY AND ownership study may be necessary to determine routing and if trail
CULTURE easements are necessary to complete the connection. Potential alignments
Trails have the power to connect us and connections are offered on the maps on the next page.
to our heritage by preserving historic
places and providing access to them.
They can give people a sense of Downtown Core
place and draw people to historic and With new development energy in the downtown core, unique
cultural sites. opportunities lie ahead for Bremerton. Amenities for workers, visitors
-- Source: "Creating Connections: and shoppers, such as public and private plazas, waterfront vistas and
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pedestrian connections, will define the district. In addition to the Pacific
Avenue pedestrian corridor identified in the Downtown Sub Area Plan,
that plan also recommends several street-end parks and plazas along
the waterfront, with connections to the Bremerton Boardwalk extension.
Expanding on that plan's "park to park" loop, a safe and highly visible
pedestrian connection should be considered linking Olympic College
with Evergreen Park along 15th Street. As the downtown blossoms,
one or two additional public plazas should be considered along Pacific
Avenue to segment and define activity areas for the proposed pedestrian
corridor.
Recreation Facilities and Programs
Public sentiment about Bremerton's indoor recreation centers is mixed,
inasmuch as residents appreciate having access to the facilities, but
feel that they are sorely outdated, antiquated or inadequate in terms
of size and location. During public meetings and through the survey,
many comments were offered about the need for new recreation centers
and for the construction of facilities in west Bremerton; however,
when forced to rank these projects in priority they were less popular
than trail development or parkland acquisition. It is unclear whether
this inconsistency in responses is tied to the significant financing
requirements associated with community center upgrades or new
construction. It is clear that residents recognize the value of these
facilities and in the growing demand for them as the population
ages and desires to stay active and fit. Separately, consideration of the
Bremerton School District junior high school site on Wheaton Way
should also continue, as that site offers functional gymnasium space and
" several sport fields,
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on bot{1 sides of town with cited facilities in need of attention. Residents were interested in a new
morl1 sfrvic.es ailflilable recreation pool, similar to the Bainbridge Island aquatic center, and
for tfle elderiy. u "" also mentioned were smaller improvements to Jarstad such as the
;~", , . installation of family changing rooms. Seniors are currently using the
''--,public meeting , . senior center to capacity. The availability and accessibility of nearby
pEJftic;i pa))t " parking is a significant barrier to expanded offerings and larger events.
Apr;il7.~; 2R~1 " Users of the center have voiced interest in a new, stand-alone facility to
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programmed activities at Bremerton's parks - in other words, to activate
the parks with people. The City currently offers a range of summertime
activities including concerts on the boardwalk, Tuesday night events at
Evergreen Park, a Fun at the Playground program for kids, among others.
While these offerings are successful, consideration should be given to
engaging community partners to publicize and market certain programs
to broaden community awareness about them. Additionally, the City
should continue its proactive planning and coordination of programming
with the YMCA, Boys & Girls Club and the Bremerton School District to
maximize facility usage and minimize overlapping offerings.
Comparable Cities Analysis
During the review of Bremerton's park inventory and standards,
a comparable cities analysis was completed to gauge Breillerton
against similar cities and to explore consideration of service standard
modifications.
The following factors were considered to identify comparable cities:
Population, Population Change, Median Income, Poverty Level,
Department Budget per Capita, and located in Western Washington.
Additionally, a second set was selected to also include cities located in the
western US.
As the following graphics indicate, Bremerton's previously adopted
service standard is approximately 55% less than that of Longview's and
approximately 40% less than the average of the other comparable cities.
Bremerton also has the lowest relative median income of the comparables,
but it is closely grouped with Longview, WA, West Sacramento, CA and
Coeur d'Alene, 10. Based on this review, Longview, WA was identified
as the strongest comparable city to Bremerton in terms of population
change, income, budget per capita and poverty levels. Appendix G
provides supporting data.
While valuable insight is provided through a review of comparable cities,
the proposed modification to Bremerton's service standard, which is
discussed later in this chapter, has no local comparison.
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In the May 2007 recreation survey, 83(}lo of respondents favored the Washington State Healthy
acquisition of additional parkland to serve the needs of a growing Youth Survey:
population. To better understand where acquisition efforts should be · Only about a third of
directed, a system gap analysis of the park system was conducted to students in 8th, 10th
examine and assess the current distribution of parks throughout the city. and 12th grade say they
This analysis intends to identify holes in the park system and does not participated in moderate
minimize the critical needs to renovate and upgrade existing facilities to physical activity m~eting
better serve residents. the Surgeon Ge,nera/'s '
recommendation. .
The analysis reviewed the locations and types of existing facilities, . Ahout.a quarter of,
land use classificati<;lns, topography, transportation barriers and other adolescynts survey~d
factors as a means to identify preliminary acquisition target areas. In .. were overweight or
reviewing the distribution of existing neighborhood parks and assessing ,. ., at risk of becoming
opportunities to fill identified gaps in coverage, residentially zoned lands .. overweight.
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standards from existing neighborhood and community parks; due to the
small size of Bataan Park and Bachmann Park, the service areas for these
sites were reduced. The distribution coverages roughly show that many of
the city's residents have good access to park facilities; however, parkland
distribution and access is weaker in west Bremerton. Gaps in community
park coverage affecting residential areas exist near Westpark and east of
Pendergast Park, while gaps for neighborhood parks exist predominantly
in the areas of Oyster Bay, Phinney Bay, Kitsap Lake and near PSNS.
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'''Link'packs with bike parkland to meet the future acreage and use demand. A total of 24
and walking path~, and potential acquisition areas are identified on the map: 10 are located within
provide fo.r more patlis the city limits, six are located within the current urban unincorporated
,and open spate in,n.ew area, and eight are located within outlying proposed, but unassociated,
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m Publicmee,iii1fj parks, and the remaining 19 are proposed neighborhood parks or district
participant" " center plazas. The greatest documented need is for smaller neighborhood
May 2~}Q9]-- ::': parks distributed throughout the urban area within walking distance
. (.. .~ - " ~ of residential areas; secondarily, new community parks are needed to
" . provide a land base for growing sport field needs and special uses, such
as dog parks and disc golf courses. While the targeted acquisition areas
do not identify a specific parcel(s) for pursuit, the area encompasses a
broader region in which an acquisition would be ideally suited.
These acquisition targets represent a long-term, 20-year vision for
improving parkland distribution throughout the Bremerton area.
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After reviewing existing facilities and exploring the viability of each site
to adequately serve its service area population, several park properties
were identified that contain such significant limitations that their
contribution to the overall park system and to citizen needs is nominal
and because of this they may be straining the park system from an
opemtional and budgetary perspective. These properties include Upper
Roto Vista Park, Arvon Park and the McKenzie Basketball Court, and this
, ; " Plan proposes a complete review of these three sites for divestiture or
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variety of experiences in . Upper Roto Vista Park: With frontage on Warren Avenue near
" parks."., the Warren Avenue Bridge, this site is isolated and offers no
" ~ ' , . -. recreational value due to the traffic conditions on Warren Avenue
'. :"~ Public meeting and related safety considerations. Should Upper Roto Vista be
partie/pant needed to establish a trail corridor connecting Evergreen Park
April 19, 2007 " , and the Boardwalk with the Olympic College Campus, divestiture
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,,' ',' significant grade change that limits overall usability of the site
for anything other than a minor picnic spot. This amenity is
duplicated at the larger, more accessible Matan Park which is one
block away.
. McKenzie Basketball Court: This single housing lot developed
into a basketball court is too small for practical management, and
nearby developed park facilities have or can offer this amenity.
Through the course of public comment and discussion for this plan,
sentiment was voiced for the permanent protection of all public open
spaces. While this sentiment was, in essence, codified by a recent city
council resolution requiring a unanimous vote of all council members
prior to divesting parkland, no discrete criteria were developed to
facilitate the decision-making process. Appendix H of this Plan suggests
a number of considerations that can later be developed into city policy
by ordinance or resolution. This Plan does not contain the authority to
alter or modify the existing city council resolution; subsequent review
and action by city council is required to adjust or clarify the parkland
divestiture policy.
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At approximately 320 acres, the current, overall level of service for
Bremerton is 8.9 acres per 1,000 people, excluding the golf course and
the cemetery. While public ownership of a broad range of recreation F '""':..........--;--"--;-:-- .~-::--.."t~..-:-'''77~~:-';"-- ,-1
lands is c.r;itical to the well-being of the city, the simple use of an overall
acreage standard does not match with the citizen input received during
this planning process. Residents were particularly interested in the
availability of active use parks (neighborhood and community parks),
within a reasonable distance from their homes. To more appropriately
measure and target toward that desire, this Plan proposes a fe-alignment
of the City's park service standard.
As noted in the Definitions chapter, this Plan proposes the establishment
of a composite service standard for neighborhood and community parks.
Recognizing that these two park
classifications serve the greatest Community Parks
overall demand for the widest ' . , . I" ...... . ~ 4..... 1
variety of users, establishing Evergreen Park 10 100% 10
a composite level of service Lions Park 19.1 100% 19,1
reinforces their importance and N.A.D. Marine Park 21.5 0% 0
provides a means to direct future East Park 11.5 15% 13,1
park development to accommodate Kitsap Lake Park 2 100% 2
a growing population. N.A.D. Park 54 19% 10
This Plan proposes a development Sheridan Park 3 15% 2.25
SUBTOTAL 129 I 51.05
standard of 5.5 acres per Community Parks: % Developed 44%
1,000 as a way to measure
and monitor performance for Neighborhood Parks
providing developed, active I Site Total Acres % Developed Developed Acres
use spaces within these parks. Bataan Park 1 100% 1
Existing neighborhood and Bachmann Park 0.5 100% 0.5
community parks were assessed Blueberry Park 6.9 0% 0
to approximate developed area Forest Ridge Park 21.3 10% 2.13 ?
to be used in level of service Haddon Park 3.1 100% 3.1
calculations. The table to the right Kiwanis Park 4 100% 4
illustrates the findings, Lent Landing Park 1.5 100% 1.5
The numeric standard is also Manette Playfield 2.6 100% 2,6
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standards identified in the Goals Smith Playfield 2.4 100% 2.4
section: 1/2-mile for neighborhood Warren Ave. Playfield 2 100% 2
parks and 1 mile for community SUBTOTAL 55.5 I 23.03
parks, Neighborhood Parks: % Developed 41%
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Regarding neighborhood and community park development, the city
currently has a deficit of 117 acres of developed parkland, based on the
desired standard. Without new park construction, the deficit will grow to
nearly 200 acres in the coming 20 years.
The attached Capital Facilities Plan identifies several proposed
development projects, such as the development of Forest Ridge Park and
Blueberry Park, to meet the expected demand for developed park space.
The development of these sites, in addition to limited development at
N.AD. Marine, will significantly reduce the overall system deficit and
will account for roughly 36% of the noted current need, representing
approximately 40 acres of new developed parkland.
Additional land acquisitions are also noted in the CFP to provide a
sufficient land base to meet the future demand. If successfully completed,
the city can meet the development standard over the coming 20 years.
Park Development Service Standard: Combined Neighborhood & Community Parks
2007 I 2023
Population 35.810 I 50.172
Parkland Acreage 80.1 acres I 80,1 acres
Desired Acreage SelVice Standard , 5.5 acres/1000 I 5.5 acres/1000
Current Level of Service (LOS) 2.2 acres/1000 I 1.6 acres/1000
Net LOS to Service Standard -3,3 acres/1000 I -3.9 acres/1000
Success to Service Standard 41% I 29%
Acreage Surplus / (Deficit) (116.9) acres I (195.9) acres
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Bremerton's park system contains a diverse mixture of undeveloped
lands containing both aquatic and terrestrial habitats including wetlands,
stream corridors, woodlands and steep slopes. These areas are important
for the maintenance of wildlife habitat and protection of water quality,
as separators between urban developments and as locations for passive
recreation sllch as hiking, bird watching, nature photography and
environmental study. As the City grows toward its projected population
of 50,000 residents and increased urban density occurs downtown and in
neighborhood centers, natural areas and undeveloped parklands become
more important over time.
A service standard for natural areas and publicly controlled open space
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typically is a community-based decision influenced in large part by the
topography and type of habitat available to an individual jurisdiction.
Numerical planning standards that are common for helpi:pg to determine
a desirable number of neighborhood parks or trail miles per thousand
residents do not translate easily to natural areas where the unique land
base for each community directs preservation efforts. Other issues
affecting a jurisdiction's ability to secure natural areas and residents'
support for such efforts include the degree to which urban development
has already fragmented the landscape, the availability of and concurrent
development pressure on large tracts of natural areas, and the local
quality of remaining natural lands for habitat, scenic views and vistas
and trail opportunities. , ;.
While Bremerton's park system holds 181 acres of combined undeveloped
and natural lands, only 75 of these acres located at East Park Nature Area,
Kitsap Lake Wetlands and Stephenson Canyon have a formal natural area
designation. The remaining scenic, undeveloped parcels are dispersed ! '
throughout portions of the city's regional and community parks
including N.A.D., N.A.D. Marine Park and Forest Ridge Park. While it is l'
highly unlikely that the majority of the undeveloped land located within J .~
these parks would be developed for intense recreational use, there will be
continued pressure to add active facilities at these locations as demand
for sports areas, boating access and other activities grows with the City's
population.
It is highly recommended that Bremerton identify potential natural area
acquisitions and locate funding sources to help purchase additional
natural area properties, Priority for natural land acquisitions may include
undeveloped marine shoreline, second growth conifer forests (known
habitat for eagles, osprey, great blue heron, harbor seals and harlequin
ducks), parcels offering connectivity between protected upland habitat .'
and bodies of water, and parcels that enlarge intact riparian buffer zones
along of creeks and streams to increase water quality for salmon. This :', "prdvide long walk and/oi'
proactive stance will ensure that additional natural areas are preserved to ,; bicycle pa.ths that give "
accommodate or offset partial development at the existing undeveloped sense' of "nature; some
parks and that the current ratio of natural areas and undeveloped privacy, a feeling of public
parkland acres to population is kept intact as the number of people b'yway, and a. r:elief from '
residing in the city increases. . . increasingdowntowfJ
Potential funding mechanisms include the Kitsap County Conservation .,: df}n$ity/; , . '. .
Futures Program which levies a tax on all real property in the County '-~,':f[om- May~OO7
to purchase lands to be kept in their natural state, grants from the State recr~a'tioh s~~vey
Recreation and Conservation Office and set asides negotiated with land <"
developers during the zoning and plat approval process. "
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J, ; public recreation is to expand the partnership between Bremerton Public
" Works and Bremerton Parks and Recreation. Sucha partnership, which has
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hiking t(ails not just on . resulted in projects such as Harborside Fountain Park and the Boardwalk
thfJ streets but in vvoodecJ Expansion, should continue to playa significant role in the revitalization
areas or places you can; of Bremerton's park system. Specifically, an agreement should be arranged
see nature. " to open portions of the watershed from Jarstad Park to the Gold Mountain
--- from ,May 2007 summit for hiking and passive recreation. A stewardship and/or
recreation survey management plan that addresses resource protection, vandalism, access
control and trail construction would likely be needed prior to achieving
, , " public recreational use of the watershed property. The watershed contains
<- ' ~ '\ ,,",, ' the scenic values, wildlife habitat and ecological diversity to serve as a
significant resource for citizens of Bremerton to enjoy.
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Capital Projects: An 8-Year Outlook
The following Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) lists all park and facility
projects considered for the next twenty years. A near-term, 8-year capital
list details projects that are more likely to proceed, have identified
funding, and/or are ranked as priority community projects. The
majority of these projects entail the development or redevelopment of
~t5r('::; -7'~"C'~-: neighborhood and community parks, trail expansion, and repair and
renovation projects. Bremerton residents have clearly indicated interest in
park facility upgrades as short-term priorities, and the proposed CFP is
reflective of that desire.
Summary of High-Priority, Short-Term Capital Projects (2008-2015)
Renovation,
$9,495,000
, A long-term, 20-year project list identifies critical, needed facilities to
meet the demand of the expected population growth and expansion into
unincorporated Central Kitsap.
Projects are organized by type of improvement on the following pages to
include project description, priority, funding source and estimated cost.
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2008-2015
Renovation Projects by Year
... 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Warren Ave Playfield Replace restroom, Picnic area & landscape High L, G, R $ 400,000
improvements, Playground upgrade, Athletic
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replacement, Sport courts improvements,
Irrigation system renovation, Replace
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restroom, Remove excess asphalt\create park
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replacement & beach improvements, Sports
I:Jj field lighting, Irrigation repair, Parking lot
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~ Bataan Park Landscape improvements, ADA access High L, R $ 75,000
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<:::> Bachmann Park Renovate view shelter, landscaping High L, R $ 65,000
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1::1 Misc. Neighborhood Parks Improvements Seal and stripe parking lots; install consolidated High L, R $ 65,000 $ 65,000 $ 65,000 $ 65,000
;::; park rules signs; irrigation controller upgrades;
::J.. replace roofing on park buildings
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"I:::i Pendergast Park Soccer area restroom, Turf field installation for Medium G, GF, D $ 45,000 $ 150,000 $ 320,000 $ 300,000 $1,400,000
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Blueberry Park Park development -trails, restroom, picnic High G, GF $ 195,000 $ 248,000
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8- Anderson Cove Public Beach Access / Neighborhood park High L G $ 500,000
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Accommodating Future Growth
As the first eight years of the CFP focus primarily on park restorations,
the remainder of the 20-year CPP continues to direct park renovations
and upgrades, but also adds a significant land acquisition program to
ensure that sufficient lands are available for recreation as the Bremerton
area grow in population.
Based on future population growth and anticipated annexations,
acquisition target areas have been identified and ranked in priority.
Emphasis has been placed on filling immediate gaps in parkland
distribution within city limits and then by focusing on larger community
park acquisitions to serve the greatest population. Additional
neighborhood park acquisitions in the unincorporated areas reinforce
Bremerton's role as an urban parks service provider and establish a
distribution pattern throughout these areas that is comparable to those
within current city boundaries. Additionally, as annexations extend into
central Kitsap, existing facilities such as Illahee Preserve and Illahee
State Park begin to playa more important role in serving residents and
meeting the local need for parkland.
The need to assess the feasibility of a new community center was
identified in the Needs chapter, The CFP does not specifically recommend
either the acquisition of a new property or redevelopment of an existing
facility. This plan recommends a comprehensive siting and feasibility
study to determine the most appropriate course of action to serve city
residents for the long term.
The following CFP project list provides brief project descriptions and
priority ranking to assist staff in preparing future capital program
revisions.
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Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan
20-Year Capital Facilities Plan
2016-2027
Development & Renovation Projects
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N,A.D. Park Restoration of historic residence for reuse, Disc golf course High
restoration, Traffic calming at Austin Dr., ADA pathways and
furnishing improvements, Horseshoe pit repair/replacement
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Pendergast Park Park pathways, Group picnic shelter, Restrooms at soccer
fields, RV facilities (power & water at existing parking)
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and lighting, ADA pathways and furnishing improvements,
Trees, Signage, and Landscaping
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Smith Playfield ADA pathways, access and furnishing improvements, ADA Medium
playground improvements (surfacinglramp), playground
expansion, park signage, renovate sport courts
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kiosk with site/system map, Environmentalllnterpretive
signage
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A number of strategies exist to upgrade the service delivery for the
Bremerton Parks & Recreation Department. However, clear decisions must
be made in an environment of competing interests and limited resources.
A strong community will is necessary to bring many of the projects
listed in this report to life. The following considerations are presented to
offer near-term direction on implementation and as a means to continue
dialogue between the Department and its stakeholders.
Levy Lid Lift Ballot Measure
In November 2007, the City will bring a ballot measure to citizens to "When we walk, we .
improve and upgrade the park system. The proposal includes four main naturally go to the fields
categories of enhancements: . an.d'woods: what would'
. Renovate, improve and develop six neighborhood parks with become of us if we.
matching Real Estate Excise Tax funds and grant dollars. walked only in a garden
or mall?"
. Improved maintenance through the hiring and equipping two
new maintenance staff to provide an increase to the level of -c- Henry David Thoreau
maintenance at existing, recently completed, and anticipated
future parks and recreational facilities.
. Community improvement program to proactively address
neighborhood issues such as junk cars, trash accumulation, graffiti,
and other frequent neighborhood quality-of-life and safety issues.
. Improve and construct new neighborhood sidewalks based on
community feedback from the Non-Motorized Transportation
Plan.
Proposal would adjust the regular levy to $2.12 per $1,000 ($0.1889
increase over the current rate), and it vvould cost $36 per year for the
typical homeowner in Bremerton (estimated 2008 median value of
$190,765).
Park Impact Fees
Impact fees can be imposed on new development activity that creates
additional demand for public facilities. In a nutshell, new growth pays
for new services (e.g., park system expansion). Park impact fees (PIF)
can be segregated by "acquisition" and "development" to further specify
intended use and manage political liabilities. While this Plan suggests the
consideration of impact fees as a way to finance park system expansion,
the imposition of impact fees may not be timely for Bremerton. Through
a more intensive review, criteria can be developed to facilitate decision-
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council. Specifically, criteria could include:
. thresholds for the enactment of PIF based on new development
applications on a year-over-year or percentage change basis;
. re-assessment of the level of service standard, to include a review
of surplus or deficit acreage relative to population. Impact fee
legislation requires the local jurisdiction to separately finance any
system deficiencies at the time of imposition of PIF to ensure that
PIF does not pay to bring the existing system up to the adopted
standard;
. changes to or imposition of fees by other jurisdictions in the
regIOn.
Additionally, Kitsap County currently charges a park impact fee in
the unincorporated areas of the county. Bremerton should prepare a
cooperative agreement with Kitsap County on the expenditure of PIF
within allocated UGA's and plan for Bremerton's transition to serve these
areas. Several acquisition targets identified in the Needs chapter are
located within Kitsap County's jurisdiction, and the preservation of these
lands would benefit from access to the county's PIF collections.
Kitsap County Conservation Futures
The county currently assesses the maximum allowable excise of $0.0625
per $1,000 assessed value to fund the Conservation Futures program.
The county's 2006 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan identifies the
county as the lead agency for the provision of regional facilities and
identifies the following objectives pertaining to open space acquisition:
. "Work cooperatively with cities to provide park and open space
lands in urban growth areas."
. "Work cooperatively with communities to acquire community
park sites, continuing the matching program the county has had
for the past eight years."
As noted above, several parkland acquisitions are proposed in the Central
Kitsap region, along with other associated unincorporah~d urban areas
surrounding Bremerton. At least four of these proposed acquisitions are
identified as community parks that can provide a significant range of
recreational opportunities. The city should initiate discussions with the
county to access the Conservation Futures funding as a way to finance
some or all of these unincorporated area acquisitions.
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Several state and federal grant programs are available on a competitive
basis (see Appendix F). Pursuing grants is not a panacea for park
system finance, since grants are both competitive and often require a
significant percentage of local funds to match the request to the granting
agency, which depending on the grant program can be as much as
50%, of the total project budget. Bremerton has a strong record of being
successful with grant submittals and should continue to leverage its local
resources to the greatest extent by pursuing grants independently and in
cooperation with other city departments.
Volunteer & Community Action
The public process for this Plan has demonstrated that many residents
want to be involved in improving the city's park system and want to have
their energies guided through coordination with the Department Staff
should conduct additional outreach to neighborhoods to identify small
projects that neighborhoods can undertake to improve their local parks.
Neighborhood sponsored park clean-ups, beautification and planting
projects, and park patrols should be considered to engage citizens and
create a stronger sense of community and ownership. Also, Bremerton's
new Neighborhood Enhancement Program offers neighborhood-oriented
grants, using CDBG funds, which can be a means to finance simple
system improvements such as the installation of new park benches and
tables, among others.
Interagency Coordination & Collaboration
Specific projects and goals identified in this Plan demand a high degree
of coordination and collaboration with other city departments and
outside agencies. Partnerships with the Public Works and Community
Development departments can increase the potential discrete actions
toward the implementation of the Non-Motorized Transportation Plan
and the preservation or retention of property identified through the
development application review process. However, to more fully extend
the extent of the park system and recreation programs, additional
agreements should be sought. Coordination with the YMCA, Boys & Girls
Club and Bremerton School District should be ongoing to assess the range
and type of recreation programs offered regionally and to maximize use
of community facilities, such as fields and indoor centers.
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Other Non-Capital, Planning Studies and
Proj ects
10-year Rolling Maintenance Plan: Prepare a thorough site inventory
to catalogue amenities, furnishings and components with typical life-
cycle replacement periods. Include an ADA assessment and remediation
program to address deficiencies and an equity assessment and scoring
system to rank and identify facilities for scheduled improvements or
upgrades.
Recreation Center Siting and Feasibility Study: Initiate a study to
explore the viability of establishing a west Bremerton recreation center
and/ or the potential to expand or upgrade existing facilities.
Recreation and Facility Fee Review: Conduct a review of user fees
charged for recreation programs and for facility rentals and review in-city
and out-of-city participation rates in conjunction with fee schedule review.
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References & Bibliography
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Artal, M.: "Exercise against depression" The Physician and Sports Medicine Journal, 26, (10), 1998:1-9.
Ashford, Kate, et al. "Top 5 Up and Coming Cities." Money Magazine.. June 2004.
Asnes, Marion, et al. "10 Best Places To Live 2002." Money Magazine. December 2002.
City of Bremerton, Trail Master Plan: Bremerton Port Washington Trail. 2005.
City of Bremerton Community Development Department. City of Bremerton Comprehensive Plan. 2004.
Kitsap County Public Works Department. Mosquito Fleet Trail Plan, 200l.
Kitsap County Parks & Recreation Department. Comprehensive Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan.
2006.
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. Creating Connections: The Oregon Recreational Trails How-
To Manual A Component of the Oregon Trails 2005-2014: A Statewide Action Plan. May 2004.
www,oregon,gov/OPRDfPLANSfdocsftrailsfcreating connections toolbox screen.pdf
Sperling, Bert and Peter Sander, Cities Ranked and Rated: More than 400 Metropolitan Areas Evaluated
in the U.S. and Canada. John Wiley & Sons. 2004.
Strauss, William and Neil Howe, Generations: The History of America's Future. 1584 to 2069. William
Morrow & Company. New York. 1991.
University of California at Berkeley Wellness Letter 8(8)1, May 1992
Urban Park and Recreation Recovery Grants, National Park Service. www.nps,gov/ncrcfprograms/uprr/
index.htm
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Adolescent Time Use, Risky Behavior and Outcomes:
An Analysis of National Data. Nicholas Zill, Christine Winquist Nord, and Laura Spencer
Loomis. 1995.
U.S. Department of Agriculture. Forest Service. The National Survey on Recreation and the Environment
(NSRE).2000, www,srs.fs.fed,us/trendsfnsre.html
Washington State Department of Health. The Health of Washington State: A statewide assessment of
health status, health risks, and health care services. July 2002,
Washington State Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation. An Assessment of Outdoor Recreation
in Washingfon State: A State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Planning (SCORP) Document
2002-2007. www,rco,wa.gov/documents/rcfb/Recreation Trends/SCORP Oct 2002.pdf
Washington State Office of Financial Management. April], 2007 Population Estimates. www.ofm.wa.Qov/
pop/a prill fdefault. asp
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Penderaast Park Commumtv Park 1199 Union Ave. W. 450 , 5 7 2 2 X 3(l) 21l) , 2 , 50
EverQreen,Park Commumtv Park 1400 Park Ave. X 83 , 1056 42 12 6 6 2 2 X , , . 2 10 , 10 1900
East Park Communltv Park Mannuson & Home Jones 57 , 2 3 , X , 17.5
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Sheridan Park Community Park. 680 lebo Blvd. X 2 , 2 2 3 320
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i,;:.._.'.-~. I The following represent the summary results of the City ofBremetton survry. At the close of the survry on April 27, 2007, a
total of 388 respondents completed the survry. All ranked responses appear in descending order.
1. Overall, what is your favorite park or open space in Bremerton?
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Lions Park 73
N.A.D. Park 27
IIlahee State Park 24
Pendergast Park 21
2. Which ofthe following recreational activities did you, or a member of your family, participate in
within the last year:
Hiking or walking 90.4% Power boating 21,3%
Picnicking 66.1% Softball 21,3%
Wildlife observation 56.6% Golf 21.0%
Bicycling 45.6% Soccer 20.8%
Swimming 45.4% Basketball 20,8%
Camping 39,6% Tennis 16.4%
Jogging or running 36.3% Baseball 15,3%
Fishing 34.2% Skateboarding 12.8%
Frisbee or disc golf 26.2% Horseback riding 6.3%
Canoeing or kayaking 25.7%
3. What activities do you travel outside of Bremerton to do? < see attached summary>
4. Please tell me what you consider the three most needed improvements to Bremerton's park system:
1) More trails (pedestrian, bicycle, rollerblade) within parks and throughout city
2) Better and more thorough/consistent maintenance of existing facilities and parks
3) More parks and greenspaces (acquisitions and expansion of current sites)
5, Which ONE of the following three statements comes closest to the way you feel about park and
recreation services in your community.
65,9% Members of my household use parks or recreation programs on a regular basis, and I believe
95.7% that these services are important to quality of life.
29,8% Although members of my household do not use parks or recreation programs frequently, I believe that
these services are important to quality of life.
4,3% Parks and recreation services do not currently play an important role in my life or the life of my
immediate family members.
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6. Using a scale ofl (very important) to 5 (not important at all), how important do you believe parks and
recreation services and facilities are to the quality of life in Bremerton?
Average Response 1.46
% Very Important + Somewhat Important 89.5%
7. Which ONE of the following best fits your needs:
41.9% an extended trail system that connects waterfront access to existing parks
30.7% a larger, 25 acre, more broadly developed park suitable for a range of uses within a short drive from your home - no
more than three miles
18.7% a smaller, 2 acre, park with basic amenities, such as play equipment and open fields, within walking distance of your
home ' ,
8.7% undeveloped, protected open space with limited or no improvements
8. Using a scale of 1 (very important) to 5 (not important at all), how important is it for your local
neighborhood park to provide the following:
% Very Important +
Average Somewhat Important
A quiet place to walk relax or picnic 1.45 91.0%
Greenspace protected for future generations 1.64 80.9%
A place for active play (such as frisbee or a pick-up ball game) 2.07 66.7%
A formal soccer baseball or softball field 2.71 42,3%
9. Below is the same again; which one is the SINGLE MOST important one for your local neighborhood
park to provide.
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Important
A quiet place to walk relax or picnic 45.5%
Greenspace protected for future generations 28.2%
A place for active play (such as frisbee or a pick-up ball game) 15.9%
A formal soccer 10.4%
10. Using a scale of 1 (very important) to 5 (not important at all), how important is it for the city of
Bremerton to purchase natural areas such as hillsides, wetlands, stream corridors or forested lands?
Average Response 1.99
% Very Important + Somewhat Important 72.4%
11. Using a scale of 1 (very supportive) to 5 (not supportive at all), how supportive would you be in
expanding undersized parks (less than 1.5 acres) in established neighborhoods if the purchase of
adjacent private property were required?
Average Response 2.28
% Very Important + Somewhat Important 62.9%
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12. Using a scale of 1 (very important) to 5 (not important at all), how important is it for the city of
Bremerton to purchase parklands for playgrounds and sport fields?
Average Response 2.20
% Very Important + Somewhat Important 66.9%
13. Some neighborhoods in Bremerton have no city-owned parks and open space. In these areas, local .
schools may be used to provide open space and park facilities. Using a scale ofl (strongly agree) to 5
(strongly disagree), do you agree or disagree that local schools are adequate to meet the need for open
space and park facilities in these neighborhoods?
Average Response 2.94
% Very Important + Somewhat Important 41.9%
14. Currently, N.A.D. Park and Forest Ridge Park are primarily undeveloped. Which of the following
statements comes closest to the way you feel about these sites:
44.5% Keep both sites "as is" and retain as passive use, natural area
36.0% Develop both sites to accommodate more active uses
10.5% Develop Forest Ridge Park only; Keep N.A.D. Park "as is"
9.1% Develop N.A.D. Park only; Keep Forest Ridge Park "as is"
15. Existing programs in Bremerton provide residents with a diverse range of recreational activities. For
each of the following recreation programs, please tell me if you think Bremerton should:
( Highest responses marked in Red. Margin of Error is 5%. Multiple responses marked to indicate statistical
equivalence. )
Same Level Expand Partner Reduce
Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number
Children's activities, such as after,school/summer 23.9% 83 35.9% 125 39.4% 137 0.9% 3
programs, and sports activities
Teen activities, such as dances, field trips, outdoor 21.4% 74 39.4% 136 36.8% 127 2.3% 8
programs, and drop-in facilities
Senior citizens' activities, such as classes, trips, and 35,9% 123 30.6% 105 32.7% 112 0.9% 3
dances
Adult activities, such as health and fitness, arts and 37.7% 129 32.2% 110 28.9% 99 1.2% 4
crafts, and educational classes
Adult sports leagues, such as basketball, volleyball, and 47.5% 162 24.6% 84 23.2% 79 4.7% 16
softball
Recreational and cultural activities for persons with 34.2% 117 30.7% 105 33.3% 114 1.8% 6
disabilities
Aquatic programs, such as swim lessons, open swims, 39.9% 135 37.6% 127 19.2% 65 3.3% 11
lap swims and water exercise classes
Special events, such as concerts, festivals, and 27.2% 94 51.2% 177 19.9% 69 1.7% 6
community walks
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16. With recent attention on the redevelopment of Bremerton's downtown core and current applications
for 3,700 total new housing units it is'estimated that the city's population will grow 35% in the next 20
years to 50,000 people. On a scale of 1-5, how important is it for Bremerton to purchase land now to set
aside for future park and recreation purposes?
Average Response 1.67
% Very Important + Somewhat Important 83.2%
17. If Bremerton were going to expand its services or facilities, how would you RANK the following areas
in priority?
(1st = Highest Priority --- 8th = Lowest Priority)
Building trails and walking paths 1
Renovating existing neighborhood and community parks 2
Acquiring and developing new parks 3
Purchasing open space and natural areas 4
Acquiring waterfront parkland 5
Renovating Sheridan Community Center 6
Constructing a new community/senior center complex 7
Renovating the existing senior citizens center 8
18. Briefly, why is your first ranked service critical to you? < not presently summarized>
19. Using a scale of 1 (very safe) to 5 (not safe at all), how would you rate the overall safety and security of
the parks and recreation facilities in Bremerton?
Average Response 1.67
% Very Important + Somewhat Important 83.2%
20. In general, how satisfied are you with the maintenance and upkeep of the following park and
recreation areas in your community? Please use a grading scale of A, B, C, D and F.
Average Response % "A" + "B"
Parks that draw users from outside the city (such as Lions, A. 60.1%
Pendergast, and Evergreen Parks)
Neighborhood and community parks B+ 44.5%
Open space natural areas and trails B 78.8%
Senior Center B 51.8%
Jarstad Pool B 36.5%
Sheridan Community Center B. 34.7%
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21. I would like you to evaluate the importance of several special types of facilities that Bremerton offers
today. Using a scale of 1 (very important) to 5 (not important at all), how important is it to expand or
provide more of each of the following facilities for city residents, keeping in mind that an increase in
taxes may be needed to build and operate each facility?
% Very Important +
Average Response Somewhat Important
Trail corridors 1.92 73.5%
Smaller all-purpose lawn areas for picnics and casual games 2.23 63.0%
Community centers 2.32 58.1%
Outdoor sports complexes for tournaments such as soccer 2.61 47.9%
baseball and softball
Spaces for community vegetable gardens 2.83 41.0%
Boat launches 3.05 33.7%
Off leash dog parks 3.05 36.7%
22. Please evaluate the following factors pertaining to natural areas and open space lands in Bremerton.
Using a scale ofl (very important) to 5 (not important at all), how important is it to have natural areas
and open space lands to:
% Very Important +
Average Response Somewhat Important
Improve water quality 1.5 84.1%
Protect wildlife habitat 1.55 87.0%
Conserve forest lands 1.6 84.7%
Provide viewpoints hiking/biking trails greenways and other low 1.64 66.7%
impact recreation
Preserve historic and archaeological sites 1,87 83.2%
Protect shorelines (potentially restricting physical access) 2.09 73.2%
23. What problems with upkeep and maintenance have you observed in the City park system, if any?
< see attached summary>
DEMOGRAPHICS:
Age: Income:
Younger than 18 0.3% Under $20,000 6.2%
18 to 34 12.7% $20.000 . $34.999 14.3%
35 to 44 17.7% $35.000 . $49.999 21.7%
45 to 54 27.7% $50.000. $74.999 30.4%
55 to 64 18.9% Over $75.000 27.3%
65 and older 22.7%
Gender: 60% Female 39% Male
Residence: 87% Own 13% Rent
Children under age 18 living in household? 29% of respondents identified having children under age 18.
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What problems with upkeep and maintenance have you observed in the City park system, if any?
1 need to clean out brush, esoeciallv invasive soecies and maintain trails better with better removal of windfall
2 tables are often dirtv and evervthina else is orettv aood
3 i think the, flowers on the street are terrific
4 bathrooms unclean, oicnic tables vandalized
5 not enouah trash oickuo
6 the bathroom facilities are lackina - oarticularlv at Lions Park. There should at least be a soao disoenser in each bathroom.
7 small lawns hard to keep UP city could save if oave pool to YMCA
8 security at Jarstad Pool
9 Kiwanis Park plav eouipment is out of date and not enouoh eouipment to plav, and this park oets too dirty from doo pOop.
10 we hesitate to use several parks because of rowdy activities
11 overflowino trashcans, loose dOQs, locked bathrooms
12 Restrooms
13 Bathrooms - locks on stalls not workina - no TP or soao
14 Muddv sod from over waterino.
15 Dirtv Restrooms
16 none
17 Forest Ridoe park has been neolected for years, brino back the basketball area for the neiohborhood kids.
18 None, you're doino a oreat iob.
19 None Suooestion. Senior Center open on week-ends for vounoer SR's who work durino the week!
20 Litter, oarb cans over flowino Better upkeep of toilets
21 Trash in olavaround areas.
22 Doo Pooo! Over flowina trash cans, Door drainaae causes muddy areas.
23 NONE
24 unclean toilets, aarbaae
25 Restrooms are alwavs filthv no matter what day or time we 00 to the park, I would rather mv child use the woods than the restrooms.
26 none reallv
27 none- The Pool
28 Garbaaes & Security
29 The restrooms
30 Maintainino,cleanliness of the restroom, water facilitv
31 restroom facilities out of order (water)
32 None
33 Not keepino UP with lawn damaae or overarowth, litter, araffiti
34 parkino space at the Harbor Gate
35 I think you do an excellent iob!! Workers work very hard!
36 Pool, attached, locker rooms substd, (However, YMCA locker room oood)
37 Parkinq Safety
, 38 None
39 None
40 After dark monitorina...Iots of araffiti & misuse
41 Irresponsible Care Takers
42 None
43 Upkeep has improved almost 100% in the past 2 or 3 years. Thank You!
44 NAD park looks like the buildino & orounds could use overhaulino.
45 Graffiti. dirty bathrooms
46 None
47 Automatic sorinklino systems have leaks, booav soil.
48 Maintenance! Stoo the beautification of oetunias at Kile and out rocky or natural around GIants at this and that comer.
49 Sheridan Park Center is fallino apart (ceilino tile etc) inside & outside. We need more man power to maintain parks,
50 We enjoy the parks and actuallv they look oood.
51 Trash .
52 Onlv the oroblem with aeese,
53 structures, buildinas could be uodated
54 None except duck & aeese manure
55 Haven't noticed any out of ordinarv
56 You develop parks without much thouQht to the upkeep & maintenance. Issues until after it is completed
57 Kitsao Lake Park - should be locked bv 1 hr before dusk for boat launches.
58 Look areat!
59 Nothina Maior - Parks Dept has many added areas to keep uo such as Gatewav, etc. Flowers downtown were wonderful!
60 None
61 Not enouah upkeep of outdoor sports facilities
62 It has reallv improved and I appreciate all the aood work,
63 Mostlv find maintenance aood,
64 Lack of parkina, security '
65 The city has ianored the laraer paths- NAD, lower NAD, Forest Ridae
66 Not enouah parkina
67 Bathrooms
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68 None
69 Canadian qeese (water & picnic areas)
70 Drainaqe
71 trash pickup & clean bathrooms
72 None
73 Sadly, too much trash dumoino
74 Messv roofs in NAD Park
75 Poorlv maintained ball fields, trash cans overflowinq
76 Boiler & shower problems at Jarstad Park need major attention. Would like to extend compliments on the show of flowers in 2006 throughout
the city.
77 None, the upkeep is very well done.
78 DON'T USE PARKS VERY OFTEN NOW
79 Most neiqhborhood parks seem outdated, with the exception of Everqreen Park.
80 FEW IN RECENT YEARS
81 What's with the copper mounds at the Ferry? They look dumb.
82 Tennis courts adjacent to Kiwanis playfield needs reqular c1eaninq & benches,
83 City Parks are well maintained and attractive.
84 Vaorants, Liohtino
85 OCCASIONAL SLOPPINESS
86 Trash needs pick up everywhere-curbs & sidewalks need cleaned of trash & grass growing in cracks. Maybe Bremerton could have one day
a year, "Clean UP Bremerton" - everyone in the community could help
87 Toilets at Lions Field.
88 Small parks or spaces lawns grow to much before cutting. Example, Maple View Dr. Kids always play at this spot put maintenance of lawns is
poor city owned property not taken care of
89 They do not keep the small parks on city property lawns cut such as the on the calvarack on Maple view Dr in west Bremerton.
90 LIONS FIELD MENS TOILET SHOULD BE REBUIL T- IT IS AWFUL, A SIMILAR RESTERAUNT FACILITY WOULD BE CONDEMNED.
91 None, qood job quys.
92 Want to know why in a..,' all day oaid someone on a ridinG mower cuttino orass seems more then once H!
93 Trash and loud radios
94 Not the proper material place on no 1 field at Lion's field. ,
95 None
96 It is much improved!
97 Standinq water
98 Leaf Removal
99 Ducks
100 Can't we fix the sewaoe oroblem in the Narrows and Port Washinoton areas?
101 BATHROOM AND FRESH WATER FACILITIES.
102 Vandalism
103 None
104 None
105 Trail upkeep could be improved,
106 Better Bathroom Maintenance.
107 Manette Playfield biq toy needs repair; missinq swinqs at Lyon's Park.
108 I think what is there is maintained well, some of the parks just need updatinq and better desiqn
109 Staff is stretched way to thin to do more then barely maintain each park. At Evergreen, the shrubs planted in the seawall several years ago to
help pick up toxins and to keep the rocks from being thrown into the water have died off in places or cut so short that they have no function.
Several of the lights still do not function though they were changed a month ago. Park benches have only been cleaned twice in the last four
years along the path closest to the union building to remove bird droppings. Large sections of the seawall are being destroyed by kids/adults
throwing the larger rocks into the water (something every visitor to the park has witnessed and is not caused by the tides pulling the wall
down as determined by last years study by "experts"). The sprinkler system has still not been adjusted to allow for less water and more time
for evaporation. All this gives a sense of being worn and tired to the park. Mowing the lawn and edging give it a nice look to the "ocassional"
visitor but it doesn't fool the reoulars. Poor drainaoe, ooisoned but not removed orass around trees, liqhts, and benches also add to this
110 There seems to be a little difficultv draininq off rain water at the doq park, Otherwise, the don park is fantastic.
111 I think a shortaqe of emplovees available.
112 Overflowinq qarbaqe cans
113 Jarstad Pool should remain open to the community through Labor Day and then close for maintenance when school starts. It should be open
durinG the times students are out of school.
114 At Haddon park,(maybe this is a county park?) smashed up garbage cans, no basketball nets or painted court, the parks and rec storage
shed looks iunkv, drinkinq fountain broken, At Lions field the bathrooms need improvement.
115 The pool is not an attractive place. It has very few users, if it was nicer more community members would use it. It needs to be renovated or
replaced, We often qO to the Bainbridqe pool instead:
116 Trash and sometimes some undesirable people hanqinq around the bathrooms.
117 Forest Ridge is the park I use the most, most maintenance is good at trash cans, restroom,etc but the trails get littered. I know there is not
enough staffing for litter pairol on the trails, my neighbors & I sometimes pick up trash when we walk through. Maybe there could be an adopt
a park proqram like an adOPt a hiqhwav.
118 If property is a park, put up a siqn savinq so. How about the canvon off of Sheridan. is that private or public? Mav I enter?
119 I can not name specific problems
120 none
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121 Need more daily maintenance, such as trash emptied frequently, or more trash containers spread throughout areas, situate portapots in
bener locations and maintain more frequently. Get the community/neighborhoods involved in FREQUENT (quarterly) regularly schedule clean
ups,
122 Homeless oeoole; oarbaoe; use at nioht for oartvina, Not reallv a maintenance issue oer se',
123 rest rooms seem to be a oroblem...but oublic needs to be bener at keeoina it tidv
124 We build new Darks rather than maintainina and uo,aradina the ones we have.
125 Jarstad pool locker rooms are poor. You can just look around and see things that need to be replaced or repaired ie: showers, lockers, ceiling
in pool area. Overall the pool is run down, outdated and needs to be replaced with a Olympic size city pool that is suitable for swim meets,
swim lessons and aeneral familv swim.
126 Too many workers to do small jobs, 6 people to move a few rocks @ warren ave corner, 3 people to plant a few plants and take out cabbage.
way too much waist in the maintenance dept. lawns don't need to mowed as much could conserve water also. in city we pay 250.00ish per
billing to keep our grass almost alive not green. city should have to @ least try to do the same, lower the water rates so we could all afford
areen arass.
127 liner, broken eauioment
128 I have noticed that the older facilities are beina foraotten and they should be renovated instead of concentratina on buildina new ones
129 You ignore Kitsap lake. Too many people, heavy drinking on the water, loud noise (music and exhaust) absolutely no police presence, And
now you opened more space for more chaos. I don't see the logic. You have a community wanting to get involved yet I wonder if you are
actually aoina to listen.
130 Most of what I've seen is vandalism and qraffiti so my comments I would say more security and enforcement of city laws
131 I visit the Manette playfield often and think they keep it up very nice,
132 They are warn, dirty and not safe.
133 The boilers break down at the pool.
134 Too new in the area, I worked in Kent for 1 1/2 yrs and had no time to do anything. Now I am just getting a chance to have a life and look
around. What I have seen seems OK - but alwavs room for imorovement!
135 The pool is a mess. What a shame that Bremerton (according to this questionnaire) wants to buy more land when all of the facilities are in
such Door shaDe. If we can't take care of the facilities we have, who's idea is it to buv more and let them run down?!
136 Too many employees sitting around instead of working, Seems as if they think they can not be fired. Somebody in charge should get rid of
these DeoDle. Too many citizens need iobs. Once a Derson aets on aovernment Dayroll (welfare) they are sittina for life.
137 Way too much Enalish Ivv and other invasive weeds. lots of litter, very few trash cans.
138 its hard to Dick UD all the trash that DeODle leave and orovidina receDtacles often encouraaes more dumoina. mostly restroom facilities
139 East Dark and 0001 qrounds receive little attention. Should be more like Everqreen Dark.
140 no effort 'at Penderqast soccer fields
141 Water fountains and bathrooms are inadequate Vandalism is not monitored
142 Doq waste which could be decreased with the provision of plastic pickup baqs, disposal sites and siqns. (Everqreen Park)
143 Ijust think there's a lot of littering that happens, sometimes when i go to the park i see cans or plastic bags in the water onjust laying by a
trash can, to me this is dangerous for wildlife and people when others see a messy park they are not interested in spending time there and i
think it aives Bremerton a bad name.
144 Park equipment/signage/facilities are sometimes destroyed and not replaced. Pet waste needs to be addressed. Vehicles have access to
some Darks creatina havoc on turf.
145 At this moment I believe most area's are great. As nicer weather comes along and we use the parks more, I might notice some problems. But
usually any problems I have noticed are minor and resolved by the next time we go to the park. I would like to see toilets/sanicans at all
parks. I know that can be a problem with not nice people destroying them, But we all need to go at the most inconvenient times! We just
came back from a vacation in Australia. They have security camera's everywhere and signs posted saying the camera's are there, We saw
them in the cities/parks/tourist area's/on alltranspDrtation. We have mixed feelings about Big Brother Watching, but at the same time, it
sometimes seems necessary to have cameras to protect the parks. I don't know how they fund it.
146 some GarbaGe & animal waste
147 n/a
148 Mainteainence in Bremerton Parks system is PATHETIC and thats being polite. As far I as I can tell Bremertons idea of maintainence is
mowing the grass if there is any the end. Lets discuss Lions Field Bathrooms discusting, Field Care Horrible. How about Pendergast that
fabulous complex we paid thru the nose for year after year and yet to this day its incomplete, never finished puning in all the fiels, the RV
PArk never showed up, the TOP OF THE LINE SOFTBALL FIELDS when to crap after 1 Year of play, Why is it that we can have .TOP
RATED GOLF COURSES but all are other sport facilities suck WOULD THAT BE BECAUSE BREMERTON IS NOT INVOLVED WITH
GOLD MOUNTAIN, or any other of the QUALITY COURSES AROUND KITSAP COUNTY!!!!! BUT BREMERTON HAS THE NERVE TO ASK
FOR MORE MONEY TO HAVE MORE PARKS WHEN YOU CAN'T MAINTAIN THE EXISTING ONES. BREMERTON HAS TO
UNDERSTAND WHAT UPKEEP MEANS THAT MEANS REPAIRING THINGS THAT GET BROKEN OR DAMAGED NOT JUST LEAVING
EVERYTHING THE WAY IT IS AND MOWING THE GRASS. UPKEEP KEEPING BALLFIELDS IN THE CONDITION THEY WERE MADE
149 cant think of any riqht now
150 Lack of requlations reqardinq c1eaninq up after doqs, Bathrooms could be improved, modernized, More GarbaGe cans.
151 Many I have not seen. My worry is security and lack of or disrepair of facilities in some.
152 As previously mentioned, hair dryers have not been fixed for extended periods of time. No hot water for showers on occasion. This is a health
hazard when occurrinq durinq cold weather.
153 The pool at Jarstad always looks dirty. It needs to be renovated.
154 There seems to be a lot of trash from all the usaqe of the biqqer parks.
155 Please note that for question 31, I checked answer C for the senior center, the Sheridan Community Center and Jarstad Pool because I am
unfamiliar with them.
156 Beer cans, trash, Dortaootties not keDt UD.
157 I feel that the Darks are well maintained
158 None, late lv,
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159 Penderqast soccer fields are always dirty: trail in some parks haven't been maintained with the trees and branches
160 The pool seems like a petri dish for bacteria No enouqh waste containers/restrooms keot uo
161 the soccer field at Penderqast is horrible
162 General clean-up
163 tennis courts have cracks, and garbage on them. Pendergast soccer fields need to be raked more often or better yet turf it. also nets on
tennis courts are not tiqht enouqh
164 Again, many people/teams come from out of Bremerton, to play soccer at Pendergast. I can't say I am proud that this is MY HOME FIELD!!
Dirt, ruts, holes, poorly maintained. Lines are never marked for oames, but for softball it is!! Hmmm, where is our orioritv at.
165 Have not used enouqh parks to comment. \
166 Doq poop, qarbaqe broken equipment
167 Garbaqe
168 I see little problem, I think they are averaqe, but not exceptional
169 trash some play equipment fallinq apart
170 BATHROOMS NEVER cleaned enough lions field bathrooms need to be renovated should have soap mirrors and adequate bathroom stalls
with locks that work.
171 Minor problems with maintenance of Lions Field
172 I feel that there should be more regulation on and before the 4th of July. People who set off fireworks in the parks especially evergreen
should clean up their own messes. I was riding my bicycle July 5th, and it was the worse mess I every saw. People shouldn't be allowed to
set off fireworks before the 4th of July.
173 I don't know where the parks are. I have a brand new baby so I have yet to seek out these services but now I have a reason too and in the
coming year or 2 will want to use park services regularly with my child. I.want them to be clean and safe...no broken eqp or glass, basically
free of litter and animal feces.
174 1. Lebo Field floating dock is a death trap and it's not long enough to be usable at low tide. 2. Evergreen Park's dock is unusable at low tide
3. There should be stricter rules about cleanina uo after doas (at ALL Darks in Bremerton)
175 Some vandalism & araffiti.
176 Don't know of anv oroblem
177 none
178 No oroblems -- aood iob!
179 Loose trash
180 doas to run loose, and leave their droooinas
181 Bathroom facilities sometimes run out of soao and toilet oaoer, aarbaae overflow in the summer, burned out Iiahts
182 Graffiti not removed promptly, bathrooms in poor shape, and the boat launch at Lebo has had the floats broken for several years (though I
saw some work beina done on it recentlv).
183 It is hard to maintain buildings that are old and falling apart. The Sheridan Ctr is long overdue for a facelift or replacement. Combining the Sr
Ctr and Sheridan would best serve the citizens of Bremerton.
184 mv local Dark is Kiwanis Field, the tennis courts there are shameful
185 no comment
186 Maintenance crew soread to thin to take care of existina Darks/maintenance reauirements.
187 Overall, the skeleton crew does a fine iob. More staff would be better, but more exoensive; aive the crew a raise!
188 I haven't noticed anv specific problems.
189 more trash cans
190 Parks look areat but more beautiful flowers and landscapina would be nice.
191 litter control, pet refuse disposal seem the most troublesome....many people take your jobs for granted, the privilege and great reward of
having such facilities or park venues we enjoy as Americans is too often taken for granted as well....a campaign to inform the public that
refuse, etc, disposal is everyone's responsibilitv miqht help.. ..but keep trvinq, the Parks Dept is doinq s qood iob overall.
192 I think that the city and its employees do a great job maintaining parks. They may need help or equipment but I think that's up to them to let
Ivou know whatthev need. More patrols would most help with the vandalism.
193 Too much doq poop at NAD Park and Lions Park
194 Iiller vandalism
195 lack of clean bathrooms @ NAD
196 Bird poop at Evergreen Park - I don't want to kill them but managed beller, yes! Run down pay equipment and activity facilities (ie. tennis
courts) at smaller parks (Summit Ave Park).
197 Thev do a fabulous job with flowers etc. With more revenue I know it will be even better.
198 Buildinas have received limited dollars for imorovements. Pool showers are too hot! Rustv fixtures (oaoer towel disoenser)
199 Some neighborhood parks are not well lit at night. Even though park use may be closed, without adequate lighting, safety and inappropriate
use of park areas are a huae concern for residents.
200 graffiti, overgrown blackberry vines, faucet leaks in restrooms, constant running water in drinking fountains (won't shut off), toilet overflows.
201 The 0001 is disaustina, we need a new 0001.
202 Unfortunately, many people do not pick up after themselves but the park dept. has done an excellent job keeping all our parks clean. They
deserve a lot of credit and we thank them.
203 readilv fix existina problems. Have soap and clean toilets and water at all parks and facilities.
204 Dirtv restrooms:, trash accumulation.
205 I used to work at the Poal and for the cities main public swimming paol it is not adequate for what it should be. First off the parks aren't really
biq enouah to be called parks and thev aren't kept to the same standard. and as far as I know we have no open soaces or trails
206 lack of consistent leadership and inability to make significant changes to keep up with changing times. Bremerton's recreation facilities all
have a 1960's feel to them and are showina their aae.
207 None.
208 Graffiti.
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209 I definitely think that the parks which attract out of towners need to look the best. That doesn't mean take away from all the others but if we
have visitors they need to want to came back again. I gave the pool the worst grade because I love to swim and think that the pool could be
utilized much more effectively and it has ceilina oieces over the 0001 which look like thev could fall at anv minute.
210 Certainly, the pool is not funded to have reliable shower facilities and restrooms. It is not the fault of the staff who do what they can to help,
but rather the planning of the city for upkeep and maintenance. I know that a pool is a HUGE drain on finances, but I really think that with all
the water around us, swimming lessons and fitness are a necessity not a luxury. Smaller parks get less upkeep, you see more broken glass
and trash.
211 Never seems to be enouah trails, siqns, or basket-ball courts. Can't ever seem to find a reoular old swina-set for the kids.
212 Dog feces left by a few dog owners. Owners need stronger signs or separate dog parks. Most owners pick up after their dogs, however. The
ball field bleachers need to be cleaned regularly and concrete cleaned. Lions Park gate needs to be closed each night, and I wonder why it
was oainted areen and not yellow.
213 Parks are generally clean, but repairs to damaged, outdated, or unsafe fixtures such as picnic tables, garbage cans, fences seem to lag
behind.
214 I can't think of anvthina soecific recentlv, minus occasional aarbaae/trash litter.
215 The drinkino fountain at the Manette Plavfield does not work.
216 Incompatible with current foot traffic. Many parks seem unapproachable and non conducive to an inclusive environment of family & play.
217 Kiwanis park (I think I called it Rotary earlier) is not an attractive park for my family. The play equipment is inadequate, the bathrooms frighten
me, and the lower field is a mudoit! I think the maintenance staff maintains what it can, but its in Door shaDe!!
218 The current work at Forest Ridge Park is being done without appropriate priorities. To get to trash growth like holly and rotting alders, viable
native vegetation like Bigleaf maple, madrone, huckleberry, Oregon grape, salal, and ferns are being knocked down by heavy machinery or
bulldozed. Worse yet. all that English ivy that should have been pulled up (by hand) before doing anything else is being ground into the earth.
This rampant deforestation just makes me sick! We'll have to rename the place. Deforested Ridge Park, or worse yet. Bald Ridge. It is not.
and should not become, Everqreen Park 2.
219 Possible understaffed durinq peak season.
220 Swings at Lions are too high for adults let alone kids, What dork installed them? Are son is disabled and loves to swing, but is unable to use
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Summary Notes
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April 19, 2007; 5:30-7:30PM
Overview
Approximately 60 people attended the Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan open house.
Display stations provided eleven graphic and narrative information boards for residents to review,
comment, and discuss. The stations covered the following topic areas:
. General Parks System Overview
. Trails & Corridors
. Parks & Greenspaces
. Recreation Programs & Facilities
Additionally, the meeting format accommodated a number of small table group discussions focusing on
long-term visioning for the parks and recreation system. Comment forms were provided at the sign-in table,
and three computers were available with internet access for attendees to take the online program survey.
Remarks made by participants, both written and verbal, were many and varied. The information below is a
draft summalY of comments recorded during the open house, synthesized by themes or topics.
Trails
The desire to have an expanded, safe trails network was the most frequently voiced comment of the
evening. Attendees supported the notion of connecting parks and recreation facilities with bicycle and
walking trails. They mentioned specific corridors and linkages for development, such as a trail from the
Bremerton Feny to Port Orchard or a trail around Kitsap Lake. Urban trails for commuting or travel were
encouraged, along with rustic trails and trail connections to existing state lands west of the UGB.
Discussions also included the development and promotion of a water trail system through the various bays
to link water access / boat launch sites for kayakers.
Variety of Experiences
Providing for a variety of experiences was a common theme discussed. Comments ranged from the need to
balance active uses (such as sport fields) with passive uses (such as natural areas and trails) to providing for
intensive urban, as well as quiet rural spaces. Beyond the context of physical spaces, attendees also voiced
desire for a system that provides recreation programs for residents of all ages (some emphasis toward
children and seniors), facilities (such as the pool, community center, and senior center), and specialty
facilities or uses (such as disc golf, off-leash areas, golf, or sports complexes).
Distributed Parks to Serve Neighborhoods
Complementing the notion of varied experiences, attendees also desired to see a greater distribution of
parklands throughout the city in the future. References were made to pocket parks for improved local,
neighborhood access, additional acquisitions, and linkages between parks. Also, specific comments
challenged the development community to provide new park1ands, open space or trails in conjunction with
new construction. Several attendees also remarked on the need to acquire and secure lands in areas
identified as "centers" within the City's land use plan. Aside from a se~timent for fmancial equity across
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regions of the city (pertaining to parkland acquisition), there were also comments voiced about the need to
understand and recognize ongoing maintenance costs associated with parkland expansion or development.
Updated. Upgraded and Exp~nded Facilities
The establishment of a second senior center or replacement of the current one was a commonly referenced
item. Sentiment was that the existing facility is inadequate today and growing numbers of seniors in
Bremerton will only stress the facility in the future. Comments iacluded the siting of a senior center in west
Bremerton or on the school lands near Albertson's. Upgrades to or a replacement of Sheridan Community
Center was desired by some attendees, along with the installation of specific facility improvements such as
the addition of family locker rooms at Jarstad Pool.
Activate Parks with Programming and Uses
Attendees encouraged the City to inject more life in their parks, involve youth, and create a greater sense of
community by conducting programs at park sites. Program suggestions ranged from hosted tours of
parklands and interpretive services focused on history and native vegetation, to providing summer camps
for youth, to working with Master Gardeners on community gardens. .Additionally, a number of specific
uses were suggested for park sites. These included expanded disc golf, permanent off leash areas, and more
ballfields (all weather turf) for youth and adult play. There were conflicting opinions among attendees
regarding the appropriateness of certain uses (i.e., impact of disc golf on NAD Park understory vegetation)
versus a desire to expand such uses. Attendees also suggested that more activity in the parks leads to fewer
safety concerns and less mischievous behavior.
Partnerships
Attendees suggested that the Department expand its. outreach to and coordination with community partners
as a means to provide programs and maintain facilities. 1\ specific example included the establishment of an
Adopt-A-Park program for neighborhoods to take greater ownership in and care of their nearby park.
General comments suggested that volunteer, neighborhood or user groups could be partners to assist in
raising funds and managing properties (e.g., working with Boy:Scouts or neighbors to pull ivy or plant native
plants at Forest Ridge Park). The neighborhood beautification program being developed by the Manette
Business Owners Association was cited as another prime example.
Communication and/or Policy Issues
A number of comments referenced historical or ongoing policy decisions that appeared to be det~1mental to
the overall system, while other comments suggested specific actions to improve outreach and information
sharing. Specifically, a number of attendees voiced irritation and fmstration with past city decisions
regarding Roosevelt Field and recent vegetation clearing at Forest Ridge Park. Several comments were made
in support of permanently protecting existing parkland from sale or transfer. Regarding suggested
communication improvements, the following items were offered:
. Improve park identification sign age throughout the system
. Install interpretive signage for native plants and habitats, park site amenities, trail corridor locations
. Expand Recreation brochure content to include more community updates and information
. Expand the website to include links to area youth and adult program providers
. Develop system maps and brochures for parks, trails and other uses.
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Comment Card ResDonses
Imagine the City of Bremerton in 2027. What changes do you see (and would you like to
see) in our parks and recreation system?
. We need walking, biking and parks increased and linked safely. Developers should be
required to provide parks (shared areas) and walking areas (think England) through, not just
around, developments.
. More population, denser concentration of people, aging residents. Need "pocket parks"
closer to residential concentrations - part of developments or city parks.
. More children and dog-friendly; Connected - one to the other - for hiking/biking; Keep
washrooms open year-round - uncivil to close them in cold weather.
. I would like to see a permanent off-lease dog park
. More walking corridors; Bike trails
. A new senior center and separate, new community center; See new programs with emphasis
on quality and affordability; Make your facilities friendly starting with staff.
. Additional open spaces and improvements in neighborhood parks are needed. Recognition
of volunteers' contributions will help with budget constraints.
. Walking and bicycle paths that safely connect from Bremerton Ferry to Port Orchard
. A variety of uses in parks - walking, biking, scenic, dogs, safe children playfield, boating.
. In the past, plans have been made for existing parks to be completed and those plans should
be followed. Pendergast needs to be completed.
. Connection between parks (trails, bicycle lanes, etc.); similar to Seattle trying to implement
the Ohnstead Plan - connection between parks north to south.
. Acquisition of more greenspaces for various recreation activities; Improvements and
maintenance of existing facilities emphasized - including working with volunteer
organizations to keep those facilities active and robust.
. Develop Lower NAD Park, it is underused, put in access from Jackson housing to NAD
Park.
. Transit connections to parks (get folks opportunity to get out of cars); Maintenance of
existing parks (Kiwanis Park!); Better or additional pool facility
. Follow through on master plan commitments (e.g., Pendergast Park). Original plan concept
was to attract regional/national softball tournaments. As a result of deviations, original
concept has been lost.
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. Safe places for families and people to recreate that are neighborhood friendly.
. Would like to see more parks all throughout the city.
. Incorporate walking-friendly paths that connect city parks for running, walking hiking; We
need bike & ped sign age.
. Keep things green
. More open (usable) space on West side; Walk around Lake without getting killed.
. More water access especially for kayaking; Active use parks and also gardens for more
passive use.
. Better, Newer & the Jewel of Kitsap Community input and community action; Parkland
acquisition in growth areas; Actual planning for individual parks.
. The city is expanding west. Recreation facilities need to support that expansion.
Are today's facilities suflicient to keep our growing and aging population healthy, active and
engaged 20 years from now?
. Facilities need to be made larger and linked by foot paths
II Because of weather, need a combination of indoor and outdoor facilities (public, non-profit
and private) to serve the many constituencies and preferences.
. My Jazzercise class (essential for my emphysema) is hurting for a decent space
. More play equipment for kids - baby savings! Community center in West Bremerton. Great
that there is so many programs for seniors; How about more classes for general population.
. No! Pool, playgrounds in all neighborhoods, neighborhood gathering places. Pool needs
"family locker rooms" so mom/boy and dad/girl can change privately. (Bainbridge Island
Pool is a good example)
II No. Upgrades need to be done now
. Provide more walking trails
. Team sports are great for kids, but adults need different activities and places to walk, run,
bicycle and enjoy the outdoors. Providing inexpensive/free recreation for young people
should be a priority.
. I don't know but I think facilities for these populations are important.
. No... population growth versus facility / greenspace availability obviously remain a challenge
for residents and visitors unless the plan includes acquisition. As a taxpayer and resident, I
fully support strategies to expand the city's current inventory.
. Senior Center is inadequate even for present programs. Understand school behind
"\lbertson's will be vacated potentially to give space for seniors and other functions. Lions
Park boggy in some places.
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. No - they aren't adequate today! Your largest users (after ball players) is seniors - they are
also better at voting. Give them a good facility. Help neighborhoods develop park sites close
to home.
. No aging community center needs replacing. Need anew/separate senior center.
. No
. No - major cities across the nation are improving bicycle paths. Bremerton needs to
connect. In Vancouver, Canada you can walk, skateboard, or cycle safely for miles.
. No
. No. It is both an issue with developing and maintaining our parks and opening new areas
and trails.
. We need a senior center on both sides of town with more services available for the elderly.
. No. More walker-friendly areas.
. The senior center needs a rehab... or an entirely new building.
. No. We must add and develop new parks.
W11at single outcome would you like to see result from tonight's meeting?
. Start listening and doing the write thing. We want a community and not a bunch of not-
linked-together boxes.
. A very open mind about all types and kinds of solutions to the health and recreation needs
for the future.
. ACTION!! More people - kids especially and dogs - at the parks. Offer activities.
. Lots of ideas from the community
. A way to organize "park neighborhoods" where stakeholders can raise funds, write grants,
etc. for their parks. Also, Parks & Rec links to local Pee-Wee or other private leagues-
where is recreation available?
. To have more meetings
. Keep Forests intact by having more passive recreation
. More visibility and support for disc go1f1 Last summer's clinics introduced my husband and I
to the sport, and we are enthusiastic proponents now.
. My concern is having parks available for dogs and owners for off-lease play. Many other
cities support these and are well supported. We love and support our Pendergast Temporary
Park - weekly!
. Find potential parkland; There are many small problems in various parks that should be
addressed.
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. The Parks Commission and Parks Department / City protect parkland from sales and/ or
use by private businesses; instead recognize the scarcity of public lands and work to increase
areas for recreation.
. Assurance that existing parkland will not be considered for sale (e.g. Forest Ridge, NAD,
NAD Marine, Eastpark Nature, etc)
. What is the current vision/ strategy? What numbers are available for planning this future
strategy? Are these discussions to result in 10, 15, or 20 year plans, and how will they be
supported in coming years?
. A commitment to the neighborhood parks, downtown has received a lot of attention.
. Bicycle - skateboard -and walking paths that connect to Seattle and Port Orchard. Summer
park counselors for kids.
. I want a sensible plan for Forest Ridge Park that honors it as a forest, made useable by
people (adults, children and their animals).
. I would like to see all-weather turf fields installed at Pendergast
. Input being valued
. Listen to the people! Make sure money due to Parks from Roosevelt Field money and Gold
Mtn. All due to Parks!
. Park at Kitsap Lake boat launch finalized. Clearer plan.
Additional comments or questions:
. This area has great potential if profit isn't the only driving force. You can have beauty and
still make money; they aren't mutually exclusive.
. Glad to see Bremerton taking an interest in the future - after being "closed for business" for
so long.
D Let kids be involved in what goes on (e.g., dirt-built bike ramps)
. In the summer, it is great to enjoy the forest - without sunscreen, no hat, no sunglasses, cool
breeze for active walks in the woods chasing my "frisbee"
. Dog park
. Thanks for the information and chance to share
. Construct Trail from Shorewood through Westpark, with bike route to Ferry terminal
. Parklands and beautification are great. Work on facilities and new programs, especially at the
pool. Create a history database to capture critical decisions so they are not lost (e.g.,
Roosevelt Fields land/revenue; when parking garage paid off - revenue goes to parks) Want
to know when the many review opportunities of the plan will occur; not the ftnal. The golf
course acreage should not be included in the inventolY.
. I would like assurance that 2 significant, future revenue streams are in place and protected: 1)
when the debt service is complete on the Olympic Course, the residual funding from Golf
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Complex goes to Parks capital projects; 2) when debt service is complete on the parking lot
adjacent to the Harborside Convention Center (that is built on Roosevelt replacement
property) this revenue needs to go to Parks.
. 'Signage improvements for the disc golf course need to be added; add disc golf as part of the
activities/programs for the Parks Dept due to the expanding availability of the disc golf
experience at KC Fields, VanZee Park in Port Orchard, Chumicum (sp?), and of course
NAD; need additional parking surrounding the parking area at NAD.
. I would like to see an "adopt -a-community-park" program - where each park community
around have a voice - their neighborhood park
. Take Disc Golf out ofNAD Park
. Thanks
. Why did you use a school facility when using Sheridan Community Center would have serve
the same purpose. The public could have had a chance to see your facility, not schools.
. You have a chance at Kitsap Lake. Make the most of it.
. Help neighbors build parks at E 17th & Ironsides. Have a walking park along Upper Shore
Dr. Make the bridge to bike trail.
. The current approach at Forest Ridge Park is not rational or reasonable. If you want to
know what I mean, please call and lets talk about it. I'll be glad to help organize
neighborhood action work groups. The scouts will help out too. Our neighbor has pulled
out lots of ivy and cleared holly and butterfly bush, and for several years the Parks people
came and hauled off the refuse. I don't know what has become of him, but his work is
obvious - ferns and Oregon grape are flourishing. One note - please tell the road graders to
stop pushing grade dirt on top of tlle tree roots at the turn in the road. It's gonna kill a
bunch of trees.
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Bremerton High School Library
Comments from Table Talk and Display Stations
II Need for Dog Parks (at Stephenson Canyon)
II Integrate bike and walking trails into parks
II Cushioned turf (all weather) soccer field, lighted
II Bike trails now on major roads
II Trails need to be integrated
II Bremerton needs to be walkable; Walking spaces between and around
II People haven't heard of many parks
II Need a map
II Have to beg to get a program
II Taking trees out of Forest Ridge Parks - they're taking the forest out of Forest Ridge
II It's not safe to walk your dog, let alone walk yourself and kids
II Kids can't bike because of lack of sidewalks - pedestrian unfriendly
II Holly James, President of Manette Business Owners Assoc., embarking on a beautification
project - pots and planters have been broken - they'll be replaced; walking trails along the
Beach Dr area.
II Lost sense of community because we lack connection through shared space!
II Developers not putting greenspace and walking trails! That's not a community!
II Kids built ramp at Forest Ridge - was removed
. Timber rustlers???
. Bark Park only temporary - need a permanent place - a "must"
II Where people go with their dogs there is less drug activity going on - sense of community
among dog owners
. Open space - pocket parks - pick up small pieces of property so people can have a sense of
community
II Aging community will be less mobile
II Pocket parks drive people outdoors
II Action!
II Do the right thing!
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. Don't concentrate so much on downtown
. Dog park is most active park.
. Look out for community at large - too much greed and one-up-manship
. Art galleries
. Lots of transplants from the city - affordable housing, foot ferries - better ferry system
. Planned activities at parks for kids
. More partnerships with community groups and parks
. City people need to work together
. Not so many fiefdoms
. Ballfields - don't lose any ballfields - help keep parks nice and maintained. If new fields are
built somewhere (nunor Jr. High), keep the old ones (Lions Field)
. Volunteer groups / adopt-a-park - maintenance and money
. Park property should be "signed" even if it isn't a developed park (e.g. Stephenson Canyon).
Add historical markers in parks: Indian burial, trees (oldest); Add vegetation signage and
wildlife info. We want to know the history of our parks.
. Concerned the Boardwalk isn't build environmentally - global warming
. Protect NAD and Forest Ridge to keep in natural state - no ballfields, maintain trees in
natural vegetation, build recreation programs that reflect the parks natural setting
. Playgrounds - separate developmental-appropriate playground equipment (3-5 yrs vs. 10-12
yrs) - toddler parks
. Lower NAD - history, wildlife, vegetation; develop with trails and signage; kayak launch-
pay station; map of bays for paddling; restrooms that are environmentally friendly
. Get "vith local kid and adult organizations and incorporate through activities in parks;
instead of having camera club class in Rec Center have at park.
. New program - have a "tour" type program of our parks and explain natural vegetation,
history, etc.
. New program - have a demonstration native garden class
. New program - Farmers Market in big park - vendors free
. Organize neighbors around parks to plan, raise money, take oWIlership
. New program - "Lettuce Link" like in Seattle - grow produce
. Have more community gardens, not just one park
. New program - Master Gardeners teach classes at park
. Develop working partnership with Master Gardeners to help plan plants to be planted in
neighborhood parks.
. Important to form partnerships with community groups.
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. Plan a park with edible plants - blueberry, gooseberry, currants
. Help us find local Parks & Rec and organizations easily - a way to post and inform
. Need neighborhood parks to provide more e.g., un stuff, programs, play equipment). Walk
there. Can't drive to all the parks.
. Use brochure to educate public as to what is going on in the parks - negative behavior, we
stopped going to pool on Wed night because teenagers are rude and acting inappropriately,
Police patrol in parks regularly, clean up after dogs
. Get rid of deer in city
. Permanently protect (don't sell) existing, larger parkland (NAD, NAD Marine, Eastpark,
Forest Ridge, Stephenson)
. Don't add golf course to acreage calculations
. Have Rec and Senior Centers on separate sides of town; build Senior Center on westside
first
. Look into directing parking lot money (after debt service) to Parks Dept.
. Find & ensure parkland with "centers" concept in land use plan. Consider plazas,
greenspaces, traditional parks. Make sure you have maintenance money
. More slides and swings
. Develop clear criteria regarding divestiture and M&O impacts on new park projects
. Street trees - who maintains?
. 'Blend services and amenities - not all urban oriented - provide natural areas, nature walks,
etc.
. Develop access to Gold Mtn, DNR and tree farm on western edge ofUGB; develop rural
trails and access points
. Develop water trails and formalized entry points for kayakers
. Have an urban and rural section in the plan
. Unique opportunities - sell the city to nonresidents
. How do Parks & Rec and volunteers with specific interests work together
. Security: homeless, mischief, gates
. Dog Parks
. Variety vs. consolidation
. Localized impacts (immediate neighbors to parks)
. Neighborhood watch
. Better signage
. Vancouver, Victoria: lanes for walkers, bicyclists, rollerbladers, dogs Oeashed and unleashed)
. 1\dopt-a-park
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. Advertise
. Can Police close parks at night?
. Gear park for activities for kids and adult recreation
. Make Pendergast Park a first class athletic complex with all weather fields.
. Increase number of safe walking / biking trails (adequate lighting, wide, away from traffic)
. We need at least one cushion turf soccer field within city limits.
. Remove invasives, create signage regarding native plants and their values - create a volunteer
cadre to help maintain parklands
. Where are half of these parks?? Why are there so few people using parks, especially Forest
Ridge? Why is the forest being taken out of Forest Ridge Park?
. We need a permanent off-leash dog park
. How about developing lower NAD Park - open up the fence at the end of the trail; it can be
locked at night just like the entrance is; also we could use a trail! sidewalk from NAD up to
I<:itsap Way and connect to the new Westpark
. Yes to off-leash dog park. Can be a revenue producer. Many hundreds / thousands of users.
Would benefit non-dog owners. Stephenson Canyon
. Bike trails and road space. Huge dog park
. Need safe walk around I<:itsap Lake. Also no more boats on lake.
. More parking at NAD please
. Want a walking trail in Manette (see map). This plan was developed partly in 1999. We
would like to expand it to include the old reservoir site at E 17'1, and Ironsides
. Trail across Warren Ave need to extend up to Sheridan and next to Stephenson Canyon,
then down to Lions Field
. Recreation programs and swimming pool need help
. Maintain balance between active and passive recreation use of parks and open space
. We need a safe bike trail which would allow at least 10 minutes of smooth biking. Longer
would be better.
. Family changing rooms at J arstad Pool
. Add a disc golf activity to the Guide
. Add all weather sports fields at Pendergast
. Disc golf vs. traditional golf on inventolY
. Bike paths!
. What is the status of the Mosquito Fleet Trail?
. Disc golf presents environmental concerns at NAD park - understory of native vegetation is
gone, wetlands are unprotected, wildlife like owls and eagles are gone. Soils have become
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compacted. Please supervise this activity. In addition, childrens play area should not be so
close to flying discs
. None of the above is true (counterpoint)
. EqUity of park money throughout city
. Need safe walk around Kitsap Lake
. Coordinate parks with Kitsap Transit bus routes
. Bike lanes!
. Kiwanis Park - renovate / update tennis and play area
. Critical areas - mapping of streams, canyons, etc
. Clean the airplane at NAD
. Add 9-12 hole disc golf course to Forest Ridge Park
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Summary Notes
City Hall- COJlmil Chambers
Mcry 22,2007; 5:30-7:00PM
Overview
Approximately 30 people attended the second Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan open
house. Display stations provided eight graphic and narrative information boards for residents to review,
comment, and discuss. The stations covered the following topic areas:
. Vision Statement
. Survey Results
. Comparable Cities & Level of Service
. Park Improvement Ideas & Acquisition Areas
Comment forms were provided at the sign-in table. Remarks made by participants were both written and
verbal. The information below is a draft summary of comments recorded dming the open house,
synthesized by themes or topics.
Park System Improvement and Acquisition Suggestions
Several residents suggested specific projects, ranging from the development of all-weather fields at
Pendergast Park to expanding safe trail opportunities to developing another dog park. Specific comments
offered were as follows:
. Linking parks with walking and biking paths
. Acquire the old reservoir in Manette for a park (E. 17th at lronsides)
. Safe bike trails would be wonderful
. Street park in the Wheaton and Riddell Rd area to include bicycle station
. I am very interested in getting turf placed on the two sand soccer fields at Pendergast.
. Forest Ridge Park: security lighting, invasive vegetation management, renovate scout house
. Public \Vorks lands: how about equestrian trails and parking area?
. Bike parking facilities
. Replace understory at NAD Park; disc golf does damage
. Bark park on trust land at 30th in Manette
. Gerald Peterson property preserved as open space for farm for kids and families, mixed use with organic
gardens and limited clus ter housing on edges
. More walking paths and open space in new developments.
. Make it community, not housing blocks. Maybe cluster housing with much more greenspace.
General Comments
After reviewing the survey results, many attendees commented that the responses were consistent to what
they submitted or reflective of their impressions of community sentiment. Specific comments ranged from
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improving coordination and cooperation with the county on park planning to assessing the budget impacts
. of new projects to providing for age-appropriate play opportunities, as noted below:
. Consider conservation easements to protect undeveloped / natural spaces now and for the future
. Bremertonneeds a large play structure for children of all levels at some park -like the one near Faitgrounds
Road. Age-appropriate play areas, separated.
. I think sidewalks and walking paths on Marine Drive are (would be) excellent and needed for safety;
Shorewood too (NAD Marine)
. Not focus on downtown,! condo enhancements, rather encourage upgrades to existing parks (e.g., Manette
tennis courts)
. We really need a safe way to ride bikes. Someone was hit today. He rode over the Warren Ave Bridge on the
sidewalk, then the sidewalk discontinued. He was hit as he rode back on the road. We need some consistency.
. Taxpayers are footing the bill for the new marina which is a recreational facility; I feel the City should assist
neighborhoods in upgrading neighborhood parks.
. I'm glad to see other people noted a new pool facility like Bainbridge Island
. Have you considered a metropolitan park district with Kitsap County?
. I seem to remember many comments from the April meeting regarding bike lanes and trails
. Cooperate with Kitsap County on park and recreation planning
. Try to capture idea of protecting "natural" spaces, such as Forest Ridge and NAD in the Vision
. Cost per park and ratio of use should be considered before more acyuisition. While neighborhood active
parks are a good concept, they may not be cost effective. If soccer, softball, disc golf can pay for themselves,
then fine.
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Summary Notes
Gty Hall- Council Chambers
JulY 12, 2007; 5:30-7:30PM
Overview
Approximately 50 people attended the third Bremerton Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan open house
that was held in conjunction with the Downtown Subarea Plan and the N on-Motorized Transportation Plan
projects. A briefPowerPoint presentation was offered at the beginning of the meeting to summarize the
planning process, comments received to date, primary directions for the draft plan and pending milestones.
Display stations for the Parks Plan included five graphic information boards for residents to review,
comment on, and discuss. The stations covered the following topic areas:
. Existing park system and facility map & aerial map
. Proposed impr~vement & upgrade projects
. List of major CFP projects on timeline
. Potential Acquisition areas
Parks staff and consultant team members guided the public through the displays and responded to general
questions and comments. Written comments were solicited and placed on the meeting display boards using
"Post-It" notes, as well as on a list reserved for general suggestions. A proposed capital facility program
timeline and location map was also presented, though these boards did not receive any written comments.
The information below is a draft summalY of comments recorded during the open house, organized by
display topics.
General Comments
After reviewing the display materials, specific comments were offered that ranged from providing a park in
Manette neighborhood to developing soccer fields to providing dog parks and trails, as noted below:
. Purchase and develop propelty at 17th & Ironsides in Manette neighborhood as a "view" park. (mentioned
multiple times)
. Have signage/plaques at key vistas to direct people to local, natural features.
., Renovate the Senior Center
. Congratulations on the Harborside Park! What a unique, state-of-the-art gift to our citizens and visitors.
. Park for undelwater diving needed (safe place demarcated for diving)
. We desperately need quality soccer fields (turfed) for our youth. Pendergast is perfect because of existing
lights. Our city has fallen behind in this area.
. Make a policy for Parks / Public \Vorks / Neighbors to cooperatively improve any ROW, street end or
publicly-owned area.
. Dog parks are a must. One for every neighborhood. The people who use parks generally have dogs.
. Need swing sets in Manette Playfield, including infant swings (bucket style).
. Acquire land sooner.
. Improve existing senior center, not just build a new one.
. Fix tennis courts at Manette and Kiwanis, Add bench and garbage can at Kiwanis Park tennis court.
. Many small green areas are fun,to have - mixed with some larger parks for families to play and picnic.
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. Develop a bike and pedestrian only trail on Upper Shore Drive.
. Add dog park in Stephenson Canyon.
. Add access points for kayaks along our beautiful waterfront.
. Non-motorized trails equal views and lookouts
. Provide a park in Manette for group [picnic] shelter, events, etc. with tables and barbeques.
Existing Park Facility Board
. Develop Stephenson Canyon trails.
. Kiwanis Park: Install some picnic shelters similar to those at Evergreen Park and Lions Fields.
. Need an emphasis on maintaining and increasing open spaces and parks.
. Develop Sports Fields on east Bremerton Junior High site.
. Need to emphasize the great views all around Bremerton. Directing people to parks and open spaces with
view would be easy and cost effective.
. Acquire properties along waterfront for parks, especially properties along non-motorized paths that don't
work for development. Especially along Port Washington Narrows.
. Maintain open space at 17th and Ironsides.
. Make 17th and Ironsides into a view park.
. Verify park location at base of east end of Manette Bridge.
Potential Acquisition Areas Board:
. Park at top of Ironsides would make a fantastic view park.
. Reselvoir land at 17th and Ironsides would make a great view park and rest spot for walkers and bicyclists.
. Reopen end of 9th Street.
II There is no emphasis on 'pocket' parks in neighborhood. We need neighborhood, local small multiple use
paths.
. More small parks in all of the neighborhoods.
. Look at land supply. Share of existing public properties such as the old reselvoir at 17th and Ironsides. This
property has served as a de facto park for over 40 years.
" Look at development of 'street ends' all over the city. These could selvice multiple pmposes of public access,
passive or active recreation, view corridors, etc. There are several of these along Shore Drive. This concept is
referenced in the "planning proposal concepts" but not reflected adequately on the "10 year" visions.
. This is a dream board, whereas other boards are pretty.
. Seek additional neighborhood park acquisition in the Manette neighborhood.
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. Mountain Bike Trails!
. Forest land - develop trail system which does not compromise the watershed.
. Future Trails: existing rail corridor along west end of city from Gold Mountain north to I<J.tsap Lake to
Silverdale.
. Future Trails: future pedestrian bridge across Port Washington Narrows from college to Lent Landing Park.
Realize vision of Port Washington Narrows loop trail plan.
. Future Trails: extend boardwalk from downtown to Evergreen Park.
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Goals and Policies pertaining to Parks, Recreation and Open Space.
LUl Strategically locate amenities such as parks, sidewalks, community centers, and
gathering places to support residential areas.
. Provide for social interaction through street design elements
. Encourage residential designs with an orientation towards social interaction, as opposed to
the automobile
LU2 Integrate an open space system into the land use pattern that increases the amount
of open space, protects Bremerton's natural resources, and provides a source of beauty and
enjoyment for all residents
LU2A Incorporate open space within designated land use Centers.
LU2B Encourage open space along water to ensure public access both visually and
physically.
LU2C Include pedestrian, bicycle, passive recreation opportunities, and developmentally
appropriate play areas into open spaces.
LU2D In order to facilitate a linked system of open space; integrate parks, schools, trails,
and other open space features in a wide variety of land use designations.
LU9 Create a framework for the initial implementation of Centers
LU9C Development projects should be encouraged to provide amenities such as street
furniture, street trees, small public spaces and plazas, etc.
LU9I Centers should include at least one core amenity. These include; a public meeting
space, park, or plaza; a community Center or school; a public building such as a post
office, police substation, library, etc.
LU12 Support community-:-wide access to amenities and services
LUl2A Promote open vistas and greenspaces (greenbelts) as friendly connections between
the various communities in the City.
LU12B Provide recreational space and trails for pedestrians and bicyclists between
communities, Centers and neighborhoods.
LU12F Utilize existing public land for better access to shoreline and recreation areas such as
street ends, parks, and open space.
LU14 Policies, Downtown Core (DC)
3. A variety of public spaces should be provided through this district, including landscaped plazas,
squares, overlooks, pocket parks and larger civic spaces that incorporate public art.
LU20 Plan within an urban growth area that is large enough to accommodate the expected
population growth for the next 20 years, in a way that meets the requirements of the County-
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LU20G City Regtllations, LOS, and Infrastrtl(ttlre Standards: By "Urban Growth Area
Management Agreements" as provided in the Kitsap County Planning Policies, apply
city development regulations, planned level of service, and infrastructure standards
within the City's unincorporated UGAs.
LU20H Attracting Harmoniotls Growtb: Attract the majority of the county's population and
employment in urban growth areas in ways that ensure a balance among livability,
preservation of environmental quality, open space retention, varied and affordable
housing,
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Federal & State Funding & Conservation Programs
Recreation and Conservation Office Grant Programs
Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office
www.rco.wa.Qov
The Recreation and Conservation Office (formerly the Interagency Committee for
Outdoor Recreation (lAC)) was created in 1964 as part of the Marine Recreation Land
Act (Initiative 215). The RCO grants money to state and local agencies, generally
on a matching basis, to acquire, develop, and enhance wildlife habitat and outdoor
recreation properties. Some money is also distributed for planning grants. RCO
grant programs utilize funds from various sources. Historically, these have included
the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund, state bonds, Initiative 215 monies
(derived from unreclaimed marine fuel taxes), off-road vehicle funds, Youth Athletic
Facilities Account, and the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program.
Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account (ALE A)
This program, managed through the RCO, provides matching grants to state and
local agencies to protect and enhance salmon habitat and to provide public access
and recreation opportunities on aquatic lands. In 1998, DNR refocused the ALEA
program to emphasize salmon habitat preservation and enhancement. However,
the program is still open to traditional water access proposals. Any project must
be located on navigable portions of waterways. ALE A funds are derived from the
leasing of stc~te-owned aquatic lands and from the sale of harvest rights for shellfish
and other aquatic resources.
Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program (WWRP)
The RCO is a state office that allocates funds to local and state agencies for the
acquisition and development of wildlife habitat and outdoor recreation properties.
Funding sources managed by the RCO include the Washington Wildlife and
Recreation Program. The WWRP is divided into Habitat Conservation and Outdoor
Recreation Accounts; these are further divided into several project categories. Cities,
counties, and other local sponsors may apply for funding in urban wildlife habitat,
local parks, trails, and water access categories. Certain state agencies may also apply
for funding in natural areas, critical habitat, and state parks categories. Funds for
local agencies are awarded on a matching basis. Grant applications are evaluated
once each year. However, in 1999, the RCO limited project review in odd-numbered
years to local park acquisition. The State Legislature must authorize funding for the
WWRP project lists.
Land and Water Conservation Fund
The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) provides grants to buy land and
develop outdoor facilities, including parks, trails, and wildlife lands, for the public.
Grant recipients must provide at least 50% matching funds in either cash or in-kind
contributions. Grant program revenue is from a portion of Federal revenue derived
from sale or lease of off-shore oil and gas resources.
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National Recreational Trails Program
The National Recreational Trails Program (NRTP) provides funds to maintain
trails and facilities that provide a backcountry experience for a range of
activities including hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, motorcycling,
and snowmobiling. Eligible projects include the maintenance and re-routing
of recreational trails, dev~lopment of trail-side and trail-head facilities, and
operation of environmental education and trail safety programs. A local match
of 20% is required. This program is funded through Federal gasoline taxes
attributed to recreational non-highway uses,
Other Reo Grant Programs
. Boating Facilities Program (BFP): The BFP was created in 1965 by a voter-
approved initiative. The program provides grants to acquire, develop, and
renovate boating facilities, including launching ramps, guest moorage,
and support facilities on both freshwater and saltwater. Local and tribal
government grant recipients must provide at least 25% matching funds
in either cash or in-kind contributions. The program is funded from
a portion of the motor vehicle gasoline tax paid by boaters and not
refunded as allowed by law.
. Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) Program: The BIG program funds
guest boating facilities for recreational boats 26 feet and larger. Grant
recipients must provide at least 25% matching funds in either cash or
in-kind contributions. This program is funded from a portion of the
federal Aquatic Resources Trust Fund as administered by the US Fish and
Wildlife Service.
. Youth Athletic Facilities (YAF) Program: The YAF provides grants to
develop, equip, maintain, and improve youth and community athletic
facilities. Cities, counties, and qualified non-profit organizations may
apply for funding, and grant recipients must provide at least 50%
matching funds in either cash or in-kind contributions.
Urban Park and Recreation Recovery Grants
National Park Service
The Urban Park and Recreation Recovery (UPARR) program was established
in November 1978 to provide matching grants and technical assistance to
economically distressed urban communities for rehabilitation of critically needed
recreation facilities. Only cities and urban counties meeting established criteria
are eligible for assistance. Three grant categories are available: rehabilitation
(30% local match requirement), innovation (30% local match requirement), and
planning (50% local match requirement). This grant program has been unfunded
by Congress since 2002.
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Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP)
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
www.nrcs.usda.gov/PROGRAMS/wrp/
The WRP provides landowners the opportunity to preserve, enhance, and restore
wetlands and associated uplands. The program is voluntary and provides three
enrollment options: permanent easements, 30-year easements, and 10-year
restoration cost-share agreements. In all cases, landowners retain the underlying
ownership in the property and management responsibility. Land uses may be
allowed that are compatible with the program goal of protecting and restoring the
wetlands and associated uplands. The NRCS manages the program and may provide
technical assistance.
Trust Lands Transfer Program
Washington State Department of Natural Resources
www.dnr.wa. gov/htdoc sl a mp/tra n sactions/tlt. html
This program provides a mechanism to protect DNR-managed properties with
significant natural, park, or recreational attributes while infusing money into the
public school construction fund. The program has been in effect since 1989. The
program identifies "common school trust lands" with significant park, recreation,
and natural features, which are difficult to manage as income-producing properties
for trust beneficiaries and transfers them to more appropriate ownership. The
Legislature appropriates funds to "buyout" these properties from the School Trust
Program. Revenues equal to the timber value on subject properties are placed in
the Common School Construction Account, while the timber is not harvested. The
Legislature also provides for the replacement of the land by appropriating the land
value of the property to purchase other real property having better income potential
for trust beneficiaries, The properties to be preserved may be transferred to local
or state agencies. The selection process involves a detailed evaluation system. Key
features include: 1) properties must have a high timber valtle to land value ratio; 2)
properties must be of statewide significance for park, recreation, or natural area uses;
and 3) the properties must have significant difficulties (e.g., sensitive wildlife habitat)
in managing the property for income to trust beneficiaries.
Jobs for the Environment (JFE)
Washington State Department of Natural Resources
The JFE program was created by the state Legislature in 1993. The program promotes
the long-term, stable employment of dislocated natural resource workers in the
performance of watershed restoration activities. The program provides minimum
funding commitments for salaries and benefits for displaced workers, and funding
is also available for training. Since its inception, the program has completed many
in-stream, riparian, and upland restoration projects. Entities eligible to apply for
funding include state and local governments, tribes, and nonprofit organizations.
Funding proposals will focus on limiting factors and recovery strategies within all
or a portion of a Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA). Specific projects will then
be identified, prepared, and approved for implementation over the life of the grant
agreement.
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Forest Legacy Program
Washington State Department of Natural Resources
U.S. Forest Service
www.dnr.wa. QOv Ihtdocsl am p/forest leQa cy/i ntro. html
This program provides funds to acquire permanent conservation easements on
private forestlands that are at risk of being converted to non-forest uses such
as residential or commercial development. Congress established the program
in 1990, and DNR is the lead state agency for the program in Washington State.
The program is intended to preserve "working forests," where forestlands are
managed for the production of forest products and where traditional forest uses
are encouraged, These uses will include both commodity production and non-
commodity values such as healthy riparian areas, important scenic, aesthetic,
cultural, fish, wildlife and recreation resources, and other ecological values.
Washington State Ecosystems Conservation Program (WSECP)
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
This WSCEP was established in 1990 and is divided into federal- and state-
managed components. The federal program focuses funds on projects that help
restore habitat for threatened, endangered and sensitive species and, secondarily,
for species of concern. In addition, the program attempts to concentrate funds
within a limited number of watersheds to maximize program benefits. The
program provides funds to cooperating agencies or organizations. These grants,
in turn, can be distributed among project sites. The program requires a 50% cost-
share from cooperating agencies, and individual landowners at project sites must
enter into maintenance/management agreements that have a lO-year minimum
duration.
Community Development Block Grants
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
These funds are intended to develop viable urban communities by providing
decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic
opportunities, principally for low and moderate income persons_
Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21)
Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council
http://www.kitsapregionalcouncil.org
Federal transportation funding for trail projects is available from the Surface
Transportation Program (STP) of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st
Century (TEA-21), which provides increased spending "flexibility" to state
and local governments to meet each state's transportation needs provides. STP
funding is available for eligible projects in the following categories: regional
competition, statewide competition, transportation enhancements and safety.
The purpose of the Enhancements program is to address non-traditional
transportation investments such as bicycle and pedestrian facilities, scenic and
historic highway programs and rehabilitation/operation of historic transportation
facilities. The Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council serves as the countywide
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board in the allocation of some federal transportation grant funds to projects
within Kitsap County, through the Puget Sound Regional Council. The source of
funds for TEA-21 is the Highway Trust Fund, whose major source of income is the
federal motor fuel taxes of 18.4 cents per gallon of gasoline. TEA-21 was recently
reauthorized for a 5-year period from 2005 to 2009.
Local Funding Options
Councilmanic Bonds
Councilmanic bonds may be sold by cities without public vote. The bonds, both
principal and interest, are retired with payments from existing city revenue or new
general tax revenue, such as additional sales tax or real estate excise tax. The state
legislature has set a maximum debt limit for councilmanic bonds of one and one-half
percent of the value of taxable property in the city.
Revenue Bonds
Revenue bonds are sold with the intent of paying principal and interest from revenue
generated by the improvement, such as fees and charges. For example, revenue bonds
might be sold to fund a public water system that will generate revenue through
utility charges to customers. Other funds may be dedicated to assist with repayment;
however, it is desirable to have the improvements generate adequate revenue to pay
all bond costs. Limits on the use and amount of revenue bonds are generally market-
driven through investor faith in the adequacy of the revenue stream to support bond
payments.
Excess Levy
Washington law allows cities and counties, along with other specified junior taxing
districts, to levy property taxes in excess of limitations imposed by statute when
authorized by the voters, Levy approval requires 60 percent majority vote at a general
or special election. Excess levies by school districts are the most common use of this
authority.
General Obligation Bonds
For the purposes of funding capital projects, such as land acquisitions or facility
construction, cities and counties have the authority to borrow' money by selling
bonds. Voter-approved general obligation bonds may be sold only after receiving a 60
percent majority vote at a general or special election. If approved, an excess property
tax is levied each year for the life of the bond to pay both principal and interest.
Bremerton has a maximum debt limits for voter-approved bonds of two and one-
half percent of the value of taxable property in the city. The city has an additional
two and one-half percent for municipal water, sewer and lighting facilities, and an
additional two and one-half percent for acquisition and development of open space
and park facilities.
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Impact Fees
http://apps.leg.wa. govl RCW Idefa ult. a spx?cite = 82.02.050
Impact fees are charges placed on new development as a condition of
development approval to help pay for various public facilities the need for which
is directly created by that new growth and development. Counties, cities, and
towns may impose impact fees on residential and commercial "development
activity" to help pay for certain public facility improvements, including parks,
open space and recreation facilities.
Sales Tax
http://apps.leQ.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=82.14
Washington law authorizes the governing bodies of cities and counties to impose
sales and use taxes at a rate set by the statute to help "carry out essential county
and municipal purposes." The authority is divided into two parts.
Cities may impose by resolution or ordinance a sales and use tax at a rate of five-
tenths of one percent on any "taxable event" within their jurisdictions. Cities may
also impose an additional sales tax at a rate "up to" five-tenths of one percent on
any taxable event within the city or county. In this case, the statute provides an
electoral process for repealing the tax or altering the rate.
Real Estate Excise Tax
http://apps.leg.wa. gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite= 82.46.010
Washington law authorizes the governing bodies of counties and cities to impose
excise taxes on the sale of real property within limits set by the statute. The
authority of cities and counties may be divided into three parts relevant to park
systems.
A city or county may impose a real estate excise tax on the sale of all real
property in the city or unincorporated parts of the county, respectively, at a rate
not to exceed 1/4 of 1% of the selling price to fund "local capital improvements,"
including parks, playgrounds, swimming pools, water systems, bridges, sewers,
etc. Also, the funds must be used "primarily for financing capital projects
specified in a capital facilities plan element of a comprehensive plan _ _ _ "
A city or county may impose a real estate excise tax on the sale of all real
property in the city or unincorporated parts of the county, respectively, at a rate
not to exceed 1/2 of ,1'1'0, in lieu of a five-tenths of one percent sales tax option
authorized under state law. These funds are not restricted to capital projects. The
statute provides for a repeal mechanism.
A city or county - in counties that are required to prepare comprehensive
plans under the new Growth Management Act - are authorized to impose
an additional real estate excise tax on all real property sales in the city or
unincorporated parts of the county, respectively, at a rate not to exceed 1/4 of
1 %. These funds must be used "solely for financing capital projects specified in a
capital facilities plan element of a comprehensive plan."
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Real Estate Excise Tax - Local Conservation Areas
Kitsap County
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default,aspx?cite=82.46.070
Boards of County Commissioners may impose - with majority voter approval- an
excise tax on each sale of real property in the county at rate not to exceed 1% of
the selling price for the purpose of acquiring and maintaining conservation areas.
The authorizing legislation defines conservation areas as "land and water that has
environmental, agricultural, aesthetic, cultural, scientific, historic, scenic, or low-
intensity recreational value for existing and future generations..." These areas include
"open spaces, wetlands, marshes, aquifer recharge areas, shoreline areas, natural
areas, and other lands and waters that are important to preserve flora and fauna."
Regular Property Tax - Lid Lift
http://apps.leg.wa. gov/RCW Idefault. aspx?cite= 84.55.050
Cities are authorized to impose ad valorem taxes upon real and personal property.
A city's maximum levy rate for general purposes is $3.375 per $1,000 of assessed
valuation. Limitations on annual increases in tax collections, coupled with changes
in property value, causes levy rates to rise or fall; however, in no case may they rise
above statutory limits. Once the rate is established each year, it may not be raised
without the approval of a majority of the voters. Receiving voter approval is known
as a lid lift. A lid lift may be permanent, or may be for a specific purpose and time
period. Other limits on taxing authority remain in effect, such as the aggregate levy
rate limits of $5.90 per $1,000 of assessed value and 1% of true and fair market value.
Conservation Futures
Kitsap County
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=84. 34
The Conservation Futures levy is provided for in Chapter 84.34 of the Revised
Code of Washington. In 1992, Kitsap County authorized the use of the Conservation
Futures levy at a rate of $0.0625 per $1,000 assessed value for the purpose of
acquiring interest in open space, farm, and timber lands. Conservation Futures funds
are limited to acquisition purposes only. In recent years, Kitsap County has bonded
against this funding source to finance current projects.
Incentive Measures
Current Use Taxation
Kitsap County's current use taxation program (KCC 4.136) applies to lands in both
incorporated and unincorporated areas and provides tax reductions to land holders
in return for maintaining their land in an undeveloped condition, Lands approved
for this reduction must be so designated by an approved comprehensive plan map
and processed under the comprehensive open space map and policies plan. The
program derives its authority in the 1970 Washington Open Space Taxation Act (RCW
84.34), which establishes procedures for tax deferments for agricultural, timber,
and open space lands. Owners of such lands may apply to be taxed according to
current use, rather than true market value. When the property is removed from the
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program, the tax savings realized by the land owners for a period dating back up
to seven years, plus interest, are collected. Tax savings dating back further than
seven years may not be collected. If the removal of classification or change of use
occurs in less than ten years or if the owner fails to provide two years advance
notification of withdrawal, an additional 20% penalty is imposed.
Density Bonuses
Density bonuses are a planning tool used to encourage a variety of public
land use objectives, usually in urban areas. They offer the incentive of being
able to develop at densities beyond current regulations in one area, in return
for concessions in another. Density bonuses are applied to a single parcel or
development. An example is allowing developers of multi-family units to build
at higher densities if they provide a certain number of low-income units. For
density bonuses to work, market forces must support densities at a higher level
than current regulations.
Transfer of Development Rights
The transfer of development rights (TOR) is an incentive-based planning tool
that allows land owners to trade the right to develop property to its fullest extent
in one area for the right to develop beyond existing regulations in another area.
Local governments may establish the specific areas in which development may
be limited or restricted and the areas in which development beyond regulation
may be allowed. Usually, but not always, the "sending" and "receiving" property
are under common ownership. Some programs allow for different ownership,
which, in effect, establishes a market for development rights to be bought and
sold.
Regulatory Measures
A variety of regulatory measures are available to local agencies and jurisdictions.
Available programs and regulations include: Critical Areas Ordinance, City
of Bremerton; State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA); Shorelines Management
Program; and Hydraulic Code, Washington State Department of Fisheries and
Department of Wildlife.
Other Methods & Funding Sources
Metropolitan Park District
http://apps.leQ.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=35.61
Metropolitan park districts may be formed for the purposes of management,
control, improvement, maintenance and acquisition of parks, parkways
and boulevards. In addition to acquiring and managing their own lands,
metropolitan districts may accept and manage park and recreation lands
and equipment turned over by any city within the district or by the county.
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Formation of a metropolitan park district may be initiated in cities of five thousand
population or more by city council ordinance, or by petition, and requires voter
approval (50% + 1) for creation.
Land Trusts
Land trusts are private non-profit organizations that acquire and protect special open
spaces and are traditionally not associated with any government agency. Land trusts
serving the region include the Great Peninsula Conservancy and the Trust for Public
Land (TPL).
Fund raising
Fund raising projects are used to support special projects and programs. Recycling
drives, golf tournaments and candy sales are three examples of successful fund
raising efforts.
Private Grants, Donations & Gifts
Many trusts and private foundations provide funding for park, recreation and
open space projects. Grants from these sources are typically allocated through
a competitive application process, and vary dramatically in size based on the
financial resources and funding criteria of the organization. Philanthropic giving
is another source of project funding. Efforts in this area may involve cash gifts and
include donations through other mechanisms such as wills or insurance policies.
Community fund-raising efforts can also support park, recreation or open space
facilities and projects.
Business Sponsorships/Donations
Business sponsorships for youth, teen, adult and senior programs may be available
throughout the year. In-kind contributions are often received, including food, door
prizes and computer equipment.
Interagency Agreements
State law provides for interagency cooperative efforts between units of government.
Joint acquisition, development and use of park, recreation and open space facilities
has been successfully used within the city of Bremerton between Parks, Public Works
and Economic Development.
Public/Private Utility Corridors
Utility corridors can be managed to maximize protection or enhancement of open
space lands. Utilities maintain corridors for provision of services such as electricity,
gas, oil, and rail travel. Historically, some utility companies have cooperated with
local governments for development of public programs such as parks and trails
within utility corridors.
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Bremerton Park and Open Space Divestiture: Clarifying Considerations
Bremerton's Parks Protection Ordinance (BMC 13.12), adopted in 1989 and most recently amended in 1996,
provides a high degree of protection for park and recreation sites from future sale or divestiture. The ordinance
requires the unanimous vote of the full City Council membership to sell or significantly change the use of
listed park sites, While the ordinance relies on input from the Parks Board, no clear decision-making criteria
had been established to evaluate a property's contribution to the overall park system or how proceeds from a
sale would be used. The following is a list of potential considerations that may be useful during discussions of
any future parkland divestiture or transfer request.
NOTE: The following items shall not be considered a modification or adjustment to the adopted city ordinance. In the
event the City determines a benefit in codifying these, or related criteria, into city code, subsequent review and approval by
City Council will be required.
Functional Considerations
. Use - How does the property fit within the overall park system? Does or can the property serve
recreational uses? If the current use of the site is not valued, do other recreational uses or opportunities
exist for the site?
. Operations - Is the property severely under-sized for its classification and use AND is there no
opportunity for future expansion into adjacent lands? Is it inaccessible for the general public and/or are
there safety and security risks that can not be mitigated or corrected?
. Relevance - Does the site or its amenities duplicate services offered by a similar site within close
proximity? Are other or signifiCantly better properties available as a replacement to the site in question?
Financial Considerations
. Price - Will the sale or transfer result in at least fair market value for the site?
. Proceeds - Will the funds finance a replacement property of similar recreational use? Will the proceeds
be used to improve the overall park system?
. Equity - Can the proceeds from the disposal of the site be used to obtain service equity in an area of
Bremerton that is lacking in parks and/or recreation facilities and does not meet the service standards
established in the Park Plan? Can the proceeds from divestiture make a significant contribution toward
filling a service need if they are banked and the funds augmented by a grant or other appropriation
obtained at a later date?
Philosophical Considerations
. Value - What is the perceived public value of the site? How unique is the site to the park system? Can
"like recreational value" or an equivalent usefulness be replaced within reasonable proximity?
. Intent of original seller - Does a reversionary clause exist on the deed? If so, how will a future sale or
transfer be perceived by the public or future potential grantors?
Additional Information
. Parkland acquisitions financed through grants generally include a deed restriction as required by the
granting agency. These restrictions often require at least equal fair market value at the time of change of
use and the replacement of "like value" for any future sale or transfer of the property and may require
the refund of the grant amount awarded.
. The Recreation and Conservation Office's "Funded Projects Manual" (#7) details conversion
requirements for their grant programs. ( http://www.rco.wa.gov/documents/Manuals&Forms/ManuaI 7.pdf)
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City Attorney How can Bremerton Parks meet your family's recreation needs?
City Auditor You can help us forge a plan for the next 20 years!
City Council
Community The City of Bremerton has recently begun an update of its 2001 Parks, Recreation and
Development Open Space Plan. The new Plan will establish a road map for providing high quality,
Economic community-driven parks, trails, open space and recreation facilities throughout
Development Bremerton. The update will establish goals and priorities and recommend specific projects
for the city's parks and recreational lands for the next 20 years. Final review and adoption
Financial Services of the plan is scheduled for October. 2007.
Fire Department
Human Resources Status Report & Next Steps
Municipal Court The planning team is actively reviewing all the comments provided during the process to
date. Public comments, survey results, and stakeholder interviews are providing the basis
Parks & Recreation of policy revisions and park improvement and upgrade priorities.
2007 Senior Games
Aquatic Center The tentative project milestones are as follows:
Bremerton Bark Park
Bremerton Boardwalk . Mid-May through June: Development of the first draft plan underway. Policies,
City Parks project priorities and financing strategies being prepared.
. Early July: Draft plan made available for public review and comment. Public open
Facilities house proposed for 2nd week of July, in partnership with the Non-Motorized
Forms & Applications Transportation Plan and Downtown Subarea Plan projects.
Golf Courses . Late July though August: Draft plan, with revisions, to be reviewed by Parks
Job Opportunities Commission and Planning Commission
Online Registration . September: Draft plan to be reviewed by City Council subcommittee
Parks Commission
Parks, Recreation & Survey Results and Responses from May 22nd Open House
Open Space Plan The results are in! Survey responses for the parks and recreation plan have been tallied.
Playgrounds Program Residents voiced significant interest in expanding trail and walking opportunities, as well
Preschool ,as upgrades to existing facilities. The full results can be found in the link below. Also, the
Programs & Activities city hosted its second community open house for the Plan on May 22nd at City Hall. The
following link provides a summary of comments received at the meeting. Please check
Senior Center back soon for an update on the next public meeting.
Special Events
Contact Meeting Summary (5/22/07)
Police Department Parks Survey: Summary Results (5/7/07)
Public Works &
Utilities Responses from April 19th Open House
City Maps The city hosted a community open house on April 19th in the library at Bremerton High
School from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The following links provide a summary of comments received
Codes & Ordinances at the meeting, along with a complete list of individual comments.
Forms & Applications
Request for Meeting Summary (4/19/07)
Bids/Proposals Complete List of Citizen Comments (4/19/07)
Contacts & Comments Input from citizens as well as local and state agencies is absolutely critical. There are
Helpful Links many ways to share your thoughts, priorities and concerns, and we invite your
':C6~munitv' :" '"V,:~ '..r~ participation. Be part of the plan' Contact Wyn Birkenthal. Parks & Recreation Director, at
~'~"":''''''~=-''1i'~ 360-473-5305 or wyn.birkenthal@ci.bremerton.wa.us for information on how you can
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Park, Recreation & Open Space
Questions From November 18th Council Study Session
. How were the priorities established in the plan?
Project priorities in the capital facilities plan were derived from the 4 month public input
process for the plan, including surveys, public meetings, Park Board meetings and 15
focus group sessions held with park and recreation interest groups. Staff interviews
contributed projects that identified park conditions that affect public safety, including and
maintenance time sinkholes, Survey responses provided I feedback about community
needs and clearly stated that repair, renovation and maintenance projects in
neighborhood parks were a priority. Providing trails and parkland distribution were the
second and third ranked items. Later open house meetings refined the priority
improvement themes to develop specific projects for the Capital Plan. Most of the trail
priorities are reflected in the Non-motorized Transportation Plan, the exception are
internal park trails like the newly constructed perimeter trail at Lions Park, where
construction was underwritten by the Bremerton Central Lions Club.
e Page 27 Existing Inventory, the plan stated that there is an
additional 375 acres of public land at the two facilities Ivy
Green Cemetery, and Gold Mountain. What is the acreage of
these facilities?
Gold Mountain is 360 acres; Ivy Green is 15 acres
. On page 28, and 29, the maps did not show the Jarstad Park &
Gorst Creek as an existing park facilities, could this be include
on the map, since it is a park facilities?
The park plan consultant is adding these features to the maps that will be included in the
finaL version of the .I?ark Plan to. be~printed after adoption
. Page 61, the Jarstad Park & Gorst Creek area in the park plan
should give a dimensional description of the area to include
the historical building on site, if the area is part of the park plan.
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The Jarstad Park Parcel which is divided by Gorst Creek is approximately 15 acres.
An addition in the plan text will be made to reflect the historical building that is present
on the parcel.
. Page 73, I understand that the assessment of need was
divided into 4 basic categories, and one of those was input
from the survey. I don't think the public input from 388 citizens is
an adequate amount to base the need assessment on for the
City of Bremerton. I would have like to see the survey go out to
a broader area of citizens in the City. I believe that the survey
only when out to certain citizens, who was members of the park
activities. 3000 survey would only be a little more than 1 % of
the population in the City. I think, if we can work a little harder
at get more people involvement and promote parks, because I
do believe that people want good parks and recreational
activities, because it is healthy living for our families.
The survey was mailed to a random sample of 3000 city residents where a 10 %
response rate should provide statistically valid results within a 3 to 4 percent msargon of
error. The comments received through the 15 focus group contacts and the open houses
with a combined attendance of 190 people provided a double check on the data received
on the survey.
. Page 95, The Haddon Park should be listed as a priority on the
8 year Capital Facilities Plan (Renovation Project by Year). This
park is used daily for walking, playground for children and a
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basketball court. The park is known for its yearly summer youth
program. Bathroom facility and another water fountain are
very much needed, to include the improvement
recommendations made on page 45.
Haddon Park has a functioning restroom facility. Staff have made note of the need for a
water fountain and purchase and install one using an allotment of 2008 budget funds
designated for minor capital improvements.
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. Comments: One of the initiatives that support the priorities in
the Budget Overview for 2008 reference the development of a
Master Plan for NAD Park. I didn't see where this who be
adopted in the Park Plan.
The NAD Park Master Plan is mentioned on is mistakenly called out on page 96 of the
draft Park Plan under NAD Marine Park (which has been master planned in 1986)
The plan citation will be moved to Upper NAD Park. Thank you for catching this error.
. Please explain the divestiture or transfer processes s for the
"Three Pocket Parks.
At the request of council 1m ember Shepherd, the Department and consultant planning
team reviewed city park holdings for properties that may be candidates for potential
divestiture. Three properties were identified as requiring further study and consideration,
and adoption of the plan does nothing to affect the status of these sites. If after further
review a recommendationJo divest or transfer these properties is forwarded to Council,
then Council will act within its unanimous vote rule (Parks Protection Ordinance (BMC
13,12)) to change the status of each site.
Additional Council Member Questions on Draft Plan
. Level of service (Mr. Wofford) ~ question concerned the
difference between the 5.5 ac/OOO standard for combined
n'eighborhood and community parks in the plan vs. the 6.5 ac.
Per 1000 number used in the Comparable Cities chart in
Appendix G page 155.
The Comparable chart on page 155 compares Bremerton previous systemwide acerage
standard per population standard adopted in the 2001 Long Range Plan Update to
similar jurisdictions in Washington and other comparable western U. S. Cities. The 6.5
ac/1QQO ff9~re Iis~e.d 011 thCitc;hCirt f~l?r~~~nts C!n o.v~rall~yst.el11.~~g.LJ!~i!!o_n.go~!for
neighborhood, some cOmmunity and pocket parks. In contrast, the new plan proposes a
revised level of service standard of 5.5 ac/1000 of developed neighborhood and
community parkland - in other words, a level of service for developed active use parks,
rather than a systemwide standard that includes all park land. The the developed park
land standard helps to insure that active
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. Prioritization of capital projects ( Mr. Wofford, Mr. Shepherd)
Project prioritization in the Capital Plan came primarily from survey results and public
comments heard from citizens during the open houses, park board meetings on the plan.
Some capital projects were vaulted upward in priority because they were attractive
candidates for specific grants that are available this year or next. Examples would be the
Senior Center Kitchen and Stephenson Canyon which both fit well for CDSG criteria and
had good user group support. The consultant will write a summary detailing the specific
nexus between the survey to make the concepts more clear in the final plan.