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An area where trees are being thinned at Strawberry Hill Park.

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Wheels on the way in BI parks this year

Accessing parks and natural spaces is a breeze on Bainbridge Island for most, but even more residents might…

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State grant awarded to BI park for visitor center

One more big update for a Bainbridge Island park is on its way in the new year.

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BI parks adds more trails to system

It may be approaching winter, but hiking season on Bainbridge Island never ends.

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Visitors check out the memorial on a rainy day. A proposal would put a permanent employee on the site to guide visitors.

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BI memorial may get staff to guide visitors

Visiting a historic site full of information and heartache can be overwhelming — which is why the Bainbridge…

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Renovations to the Ray Williamson Pool are underway.

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Parks budget behind by $1.3 million due to capital projects

Next year’s budget for the Bainbridge Island Metro Parks and Recreation District will include two new jobs, funding…

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A pickleball player lines up for a return at the Founder’s Tournament in August.

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BI to host 1st indoor pickleball tournament

Registration is live for Bainbridge Island’s first indoor pickleball tournament, the Battle of the Paddles.

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The soon-to-be tennis court at Sakai Park.

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Recall legal proceedings dominate BI parks meeting

The park district is getting a new face and a facelift at some facilities next month, but an…

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Off to new landes: BI Parks director retires after 20 years

When Terry Lande was 10-years-old, he knew we wanted to be a parks director.

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Two volunteers recoil at the sight of a strand of invasive Himalayan blackberry Jan. 15.

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These folks are warriors when it comes to eradicating weeds

Jeannette Franks has been waging a silent war in the parks and roadsides of Bainbridge Island for over…

BI council considers reimbursing up to $91K in parks expenses

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BI council considers reimbursing up to $91K in parks expenses

Parks has used ‘significant expenditures’ to respond to COVID-19 pandemic

Washington State Parks ‘roofed accommodations’ now available for rent

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Washington State Parks ‘roofed accommodations’ now available for rent

Bainbridge Island Metropolitan Parks & Recreation District cabins also available for rent