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NKTA & West Sound Cycling Planned Bike Rides w/Mayor Ed Stern Mayor Ed Stern has attended (2) local bike rides with NKTA, West Sound Cycling & other community organizers to address our growing needs for more pedestrian & bicycle safety around town. The goal was to ascertain where non-motorized traffic flows, ease of use, connectivity and safety could be improved. The 2 days of riding for a few hours each were very successful outings for conversation and exchange of ideas with

Join NKTA at the Port Gamble Forest Heritage Park community celebration. Kitsap County Parks invites you to join us for a celebration event at the new North Gateway Trailhead at Port Gamble Forest Heritage Park. This special gathering will highlight the park’s history, growth, and future. We will reflect on the Kitsap Forest & Bay Coalition’s successful acquisition and protection of the land, as well as the many milestones that have shaped the park into what it is today. Eve

THANK YOU KITSAP! 2026 Goals We will continue work on our STO/Puget Sound to Pacific (PS2P) Partnerships and next steps to deliver commitments of the RAISE grant projects across north Kitsap Co. With our continued outreach and awareness raising with elected officials and the public, we will have a special focus on accessibility this year, including creation of new educational and awareness materials on accessibility of trails and good trail design. We will support county tr

Now Open: North Gateway Trailhead at Port Gamble Forest Heritage Park Located at 3800 NE Carver Dr, just off NE State Hwy 104 via Gamble Way NE at the north end of the 3500-acre park. This new park trailhead, restroom and parking area provides direct entry into the mountain bike ride park and improves access to the north end of the park, making it easier for visitors to get out and explore. Whether you are heading out for a ride, a hike, or just looking to spend some time ou