We loved this little gem of a playground. Even early morning during the week, the space is bustling…read morewith littles running amok. Very little shade, if any is offered outside of the picnic tables under the roofed structure (which also hosts the restrooms), but the air is cool from the waterfront not too far away. The play structures are great for children of varying ages and are clean and relatively new - from the looks of it.

Fab little park in Poulsbo!…read more After roaming around downtown, we were looking for a place for the kiddos to blow off some energy. My dad asked around and we were directed here. Parking is bountiful, there's a dedicated lot, and failing that, ample street parking. The park has a small grassy area where several people had blankets spread out, picnicking and soaking up the sun. There are several picnic tables to sit at and watch the kiddos play. The play structures were well-maintained. My kids had a great time, the other kids there were very friendly and welcoming. I'm glad we stopped by.

If you're a pickleball aficionado you'll want to stop by battle point park ( founders court) , so…read moremuch history about pickleball is displayed all around the park, the courts are in pristine condition and they are open and free for anyone to play. You are surrounded by beautiful trees such a fun experience I would definitely recommend this to anyone who loves playing

Where history was made. The island where it all began! Though the true court #1 is private, we are…read morewelcome to play at the public park with a name as intense as Battle Point. The locale feels a poignant touch of history. All the friends and memories we pickleball players have made. All thanks to three dads one fateful summer afternoon. + There's a couple restrooms here and water fountain, but the restrooms are about a 3min walk away. + Plenty of parking. + Various friendly people to meet and play pickup with. I met both beginners and high-level players. Got a lot of fun and hilarious matches in. + There's shaded spectator seating, a rare thing I've noticed about pickleball parks. + I like the office toward the back with various amenities. There's a topspin trainer. And there's ice pops! Honor system. Leave cash for what you pick up.

Tent sites are nice but camper sites are close together. The beach has to much drift wood for my…read morecomfort. You have to step over so much of it to get to the beach. The sand surrounding the beach is full of sticker plants and I was picking stickers from my dogs paws so he couldn't enjoy the beach area. The cabins only have beds. They don't have kitchens so you'll need to bring your own cooking source or cook on the fire pit. I had one day left when the grounds keeper came through with a leaf blower. Mind you the area where he was blowing was dirt and gravel. I didn't think much of it till he came around a third time and at that point I felt he was doing it on purpose so I packed up and left the campground. It is not a place I will recommend nor go to again. Some people love the spot but I've been to better places.

We love spending some time at the Fay Bainbridge park anytime we are on Bainbridge Island. We were…read morein Bainbridge Island recently and spent some time after lunch at the park. There's a lot of space and a play area for kids. We love walking along the shore, having to climb around driftwood. It was lovely watching the sky change colors as the sun set.

Nice park. There's a fishing dock, a tree-covered path, a lake "beach", some covered areas and a…read morebuilding that is often rented out for weddings during the year. Cons: The playground on the Ridge Top side is falling into disrepair and needs some serious work in places. Look it over first before you let your small children play on it!

Nice tucked away park that offers excellent spaces for recreating. I've been taking my family here…read morefor several years. There are many tables and grilling spots, swimming in the warm weather months, a full playground, bass & trout fishing, a short trail system, a large cabin to host events for a fee, a wide open field with short grass -- enough area for you and your friends/family to play sports or lie down and have a peaceful picnic.

This was a fantastic stop on our Bainbridge Island trip. This is a part of the American…read moreHorticultural Society, so my botanical garden membership from home worked here. It's a HUGE reserve and just absolutely stunning. You're provided with a map when you come in. There is also ample parking available. There is plenty of walking trails and different flora surrounding the space. There are benches scattered around the reserve if you want to take a moment to soak it all in. It's a great forest bathing space. I loved visiting it.

beautiful. just beautiful. I've lived in Washington my entire life and found out about this place…read morevia Instagram and I'm so glad I was able to go. Tickets are bit on the pricier side but once you see how well the reserve is maintained you don't really bat an eye. I went to see the weeping willow and was not disappointed. A must see if you go to bainbridge island

Nice little park & trail!!…read more Perfect for a picnic, short dog walk, or a casual stroll. Has interesting features, topography, varied scenery, and fun wilderness facts posted throughout the park. The neat driftwood salmon on top of the hill is an interesting landmark and a benched viewpoint overlooking the entrance to the park. Overall score: 4.0 / 5.0

This place offers solitude. Although cars can be heard from Bond and other surrounding streets, the…read moretrees, the birds and the ponds are beautiful. There are different paths and plenty of benches to just sit, listen to nature. Very relaxing place. The paths are ADA accommadating.

Beautiful little(accent on little) park…read more It's a great way to get a scenic view of the water but probably come during a weekday when it isn't overwhelmed with visitors. Also there are some hiking trails you can go off on. No covered eating area though which is a bummer on a rainy day.

On a somewhat rainy day, my family and I were interested in exploring Bainbridge a bit. We found…read moreHidden Cove Park but honestly questioned whether we were going the right way a number of times. Finally, we reached a small parking lot in a wooded, grassy area on a hill that overlooked the water. There was a stairway down to the water. The stairway has seen better days and given how slippery it was, a number of us decided to stay on the hill. Some of our group ventured down on the floating dock which was about as wobbly as the stairs. The dock was a nice setting for some beautiful pictures! This is a nice park for a picnic, to eat your lunch in the car, or to have a few minutes of peace to yourself.

Nice Little Park, Small and has just the right amenities (Playground, Covered Picnic Tables &…read moreRestrooms) and it even has a bit of history in that the Martinson Cabin is there which allows you to explore life in Washington State at the turn of the 20th century, with artifacts dating from the 1880s. On Saturdays it is open and more can be learned. Even the Park House is an old Farmhouse restored with some history to it. Seems Well Kept, Nice Equipment and the restrooms are clean. There is a phone number posted in the Covered area in case you want to reserve it for future dates. Close & easy to get to when you don't have time to go far.

Tucked away in a busy intersection of Poulsbo (well, as busy as any intersection in Poulsbo can…read morebe), is a piece of Poulsbo history. It is the Nelson cabin and grounds. The cabin gives a glimpse into life from a long time ago. Other than the historic intrest and close proximity to downtown, there is not a whole lot going on here but if you in the area, it it interesting.

Nice little park. I visited during the thunder/lightning/heavy rainstorm last Thursday (July 16),…read moreso it was great to be able to have our annual picnic under the pavilion! I didn't see recycling bins there, which is discouraging.

Raab Park's entryway is a crash/accident-causing bottleneck with one narrow passage way for cars,…read moredogwalkers, skateboarders and utility vehicles like trash trucks and maintenance heavy trucks. The paved road is a tiny ribbon with edges that teeter off into the dirt - not gently sloped. City of Poulsbo Parks and Recreation department has liability here - waiting for the lawsuit shoe to drop. Once inside however, you can enjoy several nature interaction features, even nature solitude, while the children's playground has been revamped as of 2025. The park manages to fit in many things such as the following -- * A designed, interactive, children's educational garden managed by trained "Master Gardeners." Here, tons of produce are grown and donated for charitable food distribution. Imaginative and whimsical garden sculpture will draw surprise delights, and thoughtful plantings offer live lessons of ecology. * A "community garden" with multiple raised growing beds, where citizens rent a "patch" to grow their own fresh vegetables (and it has a compost pile in the back if you want to drop off your kitchen scraps). Rent includes gardening tools, watering hoses, and a generally well-run operation. * A skatepark, basketball courts, picnic shelter with multiple picnic tables for the community to hold events * A fun quirky children's playground with fun swings and slides * A view through the trees and downhill, of Poulsbo's downtown and harbor, flanked on the far horizon by the Olympic mountain range, an excellent place to watch a summer sunset. Sadly the park benches face in the opposite direction from this jaw-dropping view--back towards a worn walkway and old picnic table. The imagination of bureaucracies and their workmen of how people might behold nature and appreciate its grandeur is seriously impaired (such a view of the Olympic Mountain Range and they set up seats facing the opposite direction?!) * A few single-track foot trails into the woods around the perimeter of the flat, artificially planted lawn lead into wooded hillsides and offer shady nooks, rich with bird calls, to escape from the open hilltop monoculture of grass * The central flat expanse of monocultural grass is a horrendous ecological desert, a big zero--but fits the American settler desire aesthetic of claiming land into the wide horizon. (Beware the many entitled dog owners who run their pets without leashes on this wide open space, yet another City liability -- waiting to become a law suit.) This park is used by many people and is wonderful for people watching, while still having space for your own private experience of communing with nature.

Great little waterfront city park. It's a pleasant diversion from downtown retail. I suggest…read morewalking the public dock and admire all the pleasure craft. Most boat owners on board are friendly and happy to talk boating. You can find craft and art fairs here and live music too.

Lovely small park on the waterfront. On my map it is listed as Liberty Bay Waterfront Park…read more A public parking lot is between the park and shops on Front St. Holds maybe 200 cars and has a 3hr parking limit. You can easily walk to shops on Front street where you'll find pizza, coffee, antiques, art, chocolate, schnitzel and more. A public restroom building in the park was closed during our November visit. The Austin-Kvelstad pavillion is a covered patio that would keep you dry in a drizzle, but is open to the wind. The park sward is intersected by concrete paths, the pavillion and a waterfront boardwalk that extends beyond the bounds of the park along the waterside. The park was busy on a sprinkling November day. Plenty of pups out for a walk with their humans.