For over 50 years, the Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District has served the community by stewardship of parks and providing recreational and cultural programs to Islanders of all ages. Many of the recent Open Space purchases have been transferred to the Park District, increasing the Island’s park inventory to over 1500 acres, over 90% of which is protected open space.
The Park District is committed to providing a wide variety of leisure programs for all ages and interest groups, including senior citizens and persons with disabilities. The recreation program is supported in a significant way by user fees, with your class fees being subsidized by tax dollars.
The Park District works in partnership with non-profit agencies such as the Bainbridge Island Land Trust and the Bainbridge Island Parks & Trails Foundation.
Park District Podcasts
Join What’s Up Bainbridge in exploring the past, present, and future of the Park District. Hear our staff and partners discuss many significant changes over the years and the exciting upcoming projects and opportunities!
Dawn Janow, Chairperson of the Park District Board of Commissioners, and Executive Director Terry Lande
Dawn Janow, Chairperson of the Park District Board of Commissioners, and Scott James, Founder and Board Chair of Bainbridge Prepares
Dawn Janow, Chairperson of the Park District Board of Commissioners, and Community Outreach Coordinator Emily Swift
Dawn Janow, Chairperson of the Park District Board of Commissioners, introduces long-time Board Member Ken DeWitt.
Dawn Janow, Chairperson of the Park District Board of Commissioners, and Trails Coordinator Sean Smith Sell
Dawn Janow and Asaph Glosser, Chairpersons of the Park District Board of Commissioners
Dawn Janow and Ken DeWitt, Chairpersons of the Park District Board of Commissioners
Dawn Janow, Chairperson of the Park District Board of Commissioners, and Park Program Manager Morgan Houk
Dawn Janow, Chairperson of the Park District Board of Commissioners, and Recreation Superintendent Bryan Garoutte
Dawn Janow, Chairperson of the Park District Board of Commissioners, and Mary Meier, Executive Director of the Bainbridge Island Parks Foundation