Washington State Parks Park history Things to remember Manchester State Park Washington State Parks The area once called • Park hours – The park is open 8 a.m. to Manchester State Park Middle Point, now dusk year round. 7767 East Hilldale Road Manchester State • Winter schedule – Although most parks are Port Orchard, WA 98366 (360) 871-4065 Park, was established open year round, some parks or portions of parks in 1900 as a satellite are closed during the winter. For a winter schedule State Parks information: (360) 902-8844 Manchester to Fort Ward which is and information about seasonal closures, visit located on Bainbridge www.parks.state.wa.us or call the information center Reservations: Island. It was created to at (360) 902-8844. Online at www.parks.state.wa.us State Park protect the Bremerton shipyards by operating a • Wildlife, plants and all park buildings, signs, tables or call (888) CAMPOUT or (888) 226-7688 minefield in Rich Passage. The U.S. Navy operated and other structures are protected; removal or damage Middle Point until 1958, when it was decommissioned. of any kind is prohibited. Hunting, feeding of wildlife and Other state parks located in A former “torpedo” (a term for underwater mines gathering firewood on state park property is prohibited. the general area: at the time) storehouse built in the early 1900s still • One camping party is allowed per site. Maximum of eight Belfair, Illahee, Kitsap Memorial and Scenic Beach stands in the park and is now a picnic shelter/event people per campsite. venue. When the fort was operational, the building • Campsites may not be held for other parties. stored mine cases, anchors and other equipment • Camping check-in time is 2:30 p.m., and check-out time is 1 p.m. Connect with us on social media serving the minefield. The small concrete building, • Extra vehicle overnight - $10 per night in designated area for www.twitter.com/WAStatePks called a mining casemate, sits next to the storehouse each vehicle in excess of the one allowed per site. Does not and contained the controls for the mines. Gun apply to vehicle towed by a recreational vehicle. www.facebook.com/WashingtonStateParks Battery Mitchell also remains, having never been • Pets must be on leash and under physical control at all www.youtube.com/WashingtonStateParks fitted for the 3-inch rapid fire rifles at the center of times. This includes trail areas and campsites. Pet owners Share your stories and photos: Adventure Awaits.com its design. In fact, the guns were never delivered. All must clean up after pets on all state park lands. three structures are listed on the National Register • Quiet hours are 10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. of Historic Places. • Engine-driven electric generators may be operated only Sample If you would like to support Washington State between the hours of 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. Sample S S Parks even more, please consider making a Park amenities and facilities 2018 donation when renewing your license plate tabs. Manchester State Park offers several amenities 2017 You also may place a check in a donation box when youSample visit state parks. and facilities to make your visit more enjoyable and The Discover Pass is required for day visits to state Sample S Donations are a significant part of the State Parks budget and S are needed to keep your parks open and operating. comfortable, including: parks and access to other state-managed recreation For2016 more information, visit www.parks.state.wa.us/donations lands. The pass provides access to millions of acres of 2019 • The old brick “torpedo warehouse” is a large group parks, wildlife areas, trails, natural areas and day-use picnic shelter that accommodates 20 to water-access sites. The annual pass is transferable 150 guests. Reservable by calling (888) CAMPOUT between two vehicles. or (888) 226-7688 • Annual pass: $30 • One-day pass: $10 • Two small picnic shelters reservable by (transaction and dealer fees may apply) calling (888) CAMPOUT or (888) 226-7688 • 36 picnic tables available on a first-come, The Discover Pass can be first-served basis. Many of the picnic sites have purchased online, by phone or in person. For details, visit braziers. www.discoverpass.wa.gov or • Kayaks or small watercraft may be carried to call (866) 320-9933. the beach area for launching. • Volleyball net that doubles as a badminton net. Thank you for • Horseshoe pit supporting • Modern restrooms with hot showers • Trailer dump station Washington state • Two miles of pedestrian trails recreation lands.

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