Public dock celebration planned at Hidden Cove Park

It’s not making waves.

But the people jumping off of it sure are.

Just in time for swimming season, the new Hidden Cove Dock is in place and already in use by islanders looking to take a short leap off a long pier.

The Bainbridge Island Parks Foundation and Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District will celebrate the new outdoor amenity at Hidden Cove Park with a special dedication celebration at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 30.

Light refreshments will be served, and guests are welcome to explore and enjoy the new overwater pier, ramp and dock floats in the park, located at 8588 Hidden Cove Road NE on Port Madison.

The dock is accessible for those with mobility challenges, and additional park improvements include an ADA trail approaching the dock and improved parking.

Hidden Cove Dock was completed by the park district earlier this year with funding support from the Washington State Recreation & Conservation Office and Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account, and local private donors and island businesses through the parks foundation. The Bainbridge High School Class of 2016 also participated through an extensive community philanthropy effort, raising $20,000 for the new dock.

The dock has already become a popular destination for local swimmers and paddleboarders, and other park visitors enjoying the waters and views of picturesque Port Madison.

For more information on the project, visit www.biparks foundation.org.