Fort Ward Hall

Fort Ward Hall, 9705 NE Evergreen Avenue

Fort Ward Hall is a charming brick-and-slate structure, one of the distinctive original fort complex buildings remaining in the Fort Ward neighborhood. Restored in 2020, this multi-purpose facility boasts beautiful hardwood floors and lots of character. The main hall has a large open room with exposed brick walls and 12-foot ceilings.

Amenities: There is a separate kitchen area with an electric range, a double oven, a microwave, and a small refrigerator. Folding tables and chairs are available on-site. There are two ADA-accessible restrooms. 910 sq. ft. Maximum Capacity: 66

History: Fort Ward Community Hall was built as a bakery in 1910. This bakery served the US Army Coast Artillery Corps garrison at Fort Ward. Critical to winning the war in the Pacific, this station defended Rich Passage and the Bremerton Naval Yard. As a result of World War II, Fort Ward became Naval Radio Station Bainbridge Island. Therefore, the building was repurposed as a generator station to power the radio school and top-secret listening post “Station S.” The building was restored through a three-way partnership of the Friends of Fort Ward neighborhood group, Kitsap County (Fort Ward) Sewer District No. 7, and the Park District. Restoration of this historic site earned the 2020 Historic Preservation Stewardship Award from the WA State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation.

To check rental availability, call our customer service desk at 206-842-2302.