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Do you have family visiting this summer? Kitsap Sailing and Rowing Foundation offers Youth Sailing Camps at Silverdale Waterfront Park through July and hosts the Summer Racing Series 2010 Monday nights, June 22 -- August 24. Experienced sailors with their own boats are welcome to join the racing. Contact Kitsap County Parks and Recreation to register.
Water, Water, Everywhere; Can't find a place to swim? Swimming pools are open throughout the Kitsap Peninsula. Including Glenn Jarstad Aquatic Center in Bremerton, Bainbridge Island Aquatics Center on Bainbridge Island, Olympic Swim Center, in Tracyton, and the Gig Harbor YMCA.
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Kingston

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For Children
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A Quiet Place Park 360.337.5350
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9.3 Acres - Walking trails, viewpoints. Directions: From Highway 104 in Kingston turn left on Ohio Street. Parking is just below the entrance to the trail.
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Poulsbo

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For Children
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American Legion Park Front Street Poulsbo, WA 98370 360.779.9898
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This small but entertaining park is located at the north end of the Boardwalk on Liberty Bay, and has a playground, trails and restroom. Wildlife and bird watching.
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Tracyton

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For Children
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Anna Smith Park 7601 Tracyton BLVD NW Bremerton, WA 98311 360.337.5350
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6.6 Acres - Saltwater beach access, picnic areas, demonstration garden, butterfly house, children's programs, and restrooms.
This magical garden was the very first Demo Garden for the WSU Kitsap County Master Gardener Program and is lovingly tended by a crew that meets there every Wednesday from 9 a.m. until noon. Vegetables and fruit are grown and donated to the local food banks. There is also a children's gardening area that will be planned, planted and tended by a 4-H group on another day of the week. Classes and tours occur on a regular basis during the growing season. Compost tea is brewed at this garden for sale to the Master Gardeners.
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Bainbridge Island

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Bainbridge Island Aquatics Center Madison Ave and High School RD Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 206.842.2302
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One acre. Two indoor pools: Ray Williamson Memorial pool is a 25-yd, six-lane pool with one-meter and three-meter boards. The Don Nakata Memorial pool has 4-lap lanes, a slide, separate diving area, lazy river, spa and a tot pool.
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Port Orchard

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Banner Forest Heritage Park Port Orchard, WA 98366 360.337.5350
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635.0 Acres - Walking trails, equestrian trails. Directions: Take Sedgwick Road to Banner Road and go south on Banner Road to the intersection of Banner and Olalla Valley Roads. The property will be to your right.
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Bainbridge Island

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Battle Point Park 11299 Arrow Point DR NE Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
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This 1.5 mile walking/jogging trail is located within the boundaries of Battle Point Park. The trail passes near a large duck-filled pond near the north park boundary and circumvents various playing fields. The trail composition varies from gravel to paved dirt. The flat terrain provides an easy hike with children. Self directed workout stations are provided at markers around the trail.
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Blake Island

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Blake Island State Park Blake Island, WA 360.731.8330
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This beautiful 475-acre island camping park, with five miles of saltwater beach shoreline, is only reachable private boat or via tour boats. Kitsap Harbor Tours, which departs from Port Orchard, and Argosy Cruises, departing from Seattle, take visitors to Blake Island and to the famous, Tillicum Village to enjoy a unique Northwest Indian dining and cultural experience. The journey includes traditionally prepared Native American salmon cooked over open fires and a presentation Native American dancing and songs.
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Port Orchard

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Blondie's Restaurant, Lounge, Sk8town, and Event Center 1501 SE Piperberry Ave, Ste 2001 Port Orchard, WA 98366 360.895.7823
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Thanks for your votes in the '09 Best of South Kitsap!
Blondie's restaurant was awarded:
1st Place for BEST STEAKS
3rd Place for BEST SEAFOOD
Blondies Restaurant, Lounge, Event Center and Sk8Town are able to handle your dining, lounge, activity and party needs with flair!
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Bainbridge Island

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For Children
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Camp Yeomalt Park 900 Park AVE NE (Closest cross streets: Park AVE and Yeomalt Pt. DR) Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 206.842.2306
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3 acres. Historic scout camp with a multi-purpose building used for art classes and scouting events.
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Port Orchard

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Central Park
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This Port Orchard city park is popular sunny area for toddlers and young families. The park features a playground, picnic area, basketball court, a large field for informal ballgames, and restrooms.
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