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Bremerton Skatepark
- Status
- Funded in 2005
This project is a major renovation and expansion of an old asphalt basketball court that served as Bremerton's only skatepark from 1996 to 2002. The old facility utilized mostly hand-made wooden modular equipment that deteriorated, became unsafe, and had to be removed. Based on enthusiastic public input from over 50 future users, the new skatepark will feature mostly street elements. It will be approximately 10,000 square feet, and will have an adjoining unisex restroom. It has been centrally located for convenience of the majority of its users (i.e. Bremerton Middle School, Junior High, and High School students). Since the new skatepark will be located in an existing park (i.e. Eastpark), there will be no costs for land acquisition, and significant savings will be gained by being able to tap into existing utilities, and utilizing an existing parking lot. The current Bremerton Parks & Recreation Comprehensive Plan states that additional neighborhood parks are needed, and one of the most requested listing is a skatepark. For the past two years, Bremerton Skateboarders and Supporters United (BSSU) have actively been pushing for a new Skate Facility, and in conjunction with the City's Parks and Recreation Department have been instrumental in acquiring approximately $150,080 in matching funds. (i.e. $95,000 CDBG for design & construction, $25,000 from BSSU/Kitsap County, $5,080 from BSSU, and $25,000 from the Bremerton Central Lions Charitable Foundation).
Location
As you disembark the Seattle/Bremerton Ferry - proceed north on Washington Street to the Manette Bridge. Turn right (east) onto the bridge. At the end of the Manette Bridge - turn left (north) on to Old Wheaton Way. Continue on Old Wheaton Way to Magnuson Avenue - turn right at the Jarstad Aquatic Center/YMCA signs. Stay on Magnuson and take the first right into a parking area - that is the site of the future home of the Bremerton Skatepark.
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Bremerton Skatepark
- This project is a major renovation and expansion of an old asphalt basketball court that served as Bremerton's only skatepark from 1996 to 2002. The old facility utilized mostly hand-made wooden modular equipment that deteriorated, became unsafe, and had to be removed. Based on enthusiastic public input from over 50 future users, the new skatepark will feature mostly street elements. It will be approximately 10,000 square feet, and will have an adjoining unisex restroom. It has been centrally located for convenience of the majority of its users (i.e. Bremerton Middle School, Junior High, and High School students). Since the new skatepark will be located in an existing park (i.e. Eastpark), there will be no costs for land acquisition, and significant savings will be gained by being able to tap into existing utilities, and utilizing an existing parking lot. The current Bremerton Parks & Recreation Comprehensive Plan states that additional neighborhood parks are needed, and one of the most requested listing is a skatepark. For the past two years, Bremerton Skateboarders and Supporters United (BSSU) have actively been pushing for a new Skate Facility, and in conjunction with the City's Parks and Recreation Department have been instrumental in acquiring approximately $150,080 in matching funds. (i.e. $95,000 CDBG for design & construction, $25,000 from BSSU/Kitsap County, $5,080 from BSSU, and $25,000 from the Bremerton Central Lions Charitable Foundation).
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What is the WWRP?
The Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program (WWRP) is a state grant program that creates and conserves local and state parks, wildlife habitat and working farms. The Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office administers WWRP grants, and the legislature funds the program.
