Recreation CONNECTION WINTER/SPRING 2016 SAKAI PLANNING SESSIONS 3 REGISTRATION BEGINS JANUARY 6, 10:00am SEE REGISTRATION INFO 71 TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 DECEMBER 2015 Dear Bainbridge Island Residents, The Bainbridge Island Metropolitan Park & Recreation District is ex- cited to begin its 51st year of service with a meeting for planning the Sakai property. Bainbridge Island residents approved the purchase of the Sakai property through an election in February of 2015, securing 23 acres of parkland in the heart of Winslow. The Park District Board of Commissioners is now seeking your input in planning the parkland and invites you to attend a meeting on January 23, 2016 from 10:00am- 3:00pm at the Bainbridge Island High School commons. This will be a one-day event with a unique format that will allow community mem- bers to shape the future of this parkland. This is an important meeting so remind your friends, tell your family and bring your neighbors. These are just a few items of interest I would like to share with you: • We join with neighborhood supporters in celebrating efforts that completed development of the playground at Schel Chelb Park. This park is located at Point White Drive across from the beach a short walk west of the theater and market located along Lynwood Center Road. Developed park elements include a ship, mound slide, seating, a timber play structure and stump hop. Park themes provide for safe play and invoke imaginative exploration. Elements relate to the historic and natural themes surrounding the area’s landscape; specifically, its important vantage point for Chief Kitsap, the Suquamish and early British explorers. As a walkable neigh- borhood park destination, the park provides a unique area for Lynwood residents. Trail connections to Baker Hill Road and to Point White Drive are developed and future off-road trail development has been dedicated or is now being negotiated. • The Park District, in partnership with the Bainbridge Island Gymnastics Club is proud to host the 2016 Washington Men’s Gymnastics Championships on March 19 & 20 at the Bainbridge High School gym. This is a great opportunity for the gymnastics enthusiast in your life to see top-level gymnasts ages 6-19 performing live. • This spring we invite you to the newly revitalized Park District event, mEGGa Hunt on March 26 from 9:00a-12:00p at Battle Point Park. There will be a full morning of fun; including live music, crafts, and games and of course egg hunts for ages 0-10. There will be fun and entertainment for the whole family, and we hope to see you there. We had an unforgettable year celebrating our 50th anniversary and are looking forward to what the next fifty years will bring as we continue to serve the community. Warmly, Terry Lande Executive Director 2 | WINTER/SPRING 2016 We need YOU to plan the future of the Sakai property. The Bainbridge Island Metropolitan Park & Recreation District purchased the Sakai property through a bond measure approved by the voters of Bainbridge Island last February, securing 23 acres of parkland in the heart of Winslow. The Park District Board of Commissioners is now seeking your input in planning the parkland and invites you to attend a public meeting on January 23, 2016 from 10:00am-3:00pm at the Bainbridge Island High School commons. This will be a one-day event with a unique format that will allow community members to shape the future of this parkland. FAQs What is the day all about? Will there be childcare? The Park District wants to know what the Yes, a free day camp will be offered for children public would like to see happen on the Sakai 5 years and older. property. We need YOU to tell us what you want. Will you provide food or drinks? Yes, snacks and coffee will be available What is the process you will be using throughout the day. on the planning day? The day will start by gathering your ideas. May I come and go as I please? Based on these ideas we will break out into Yes, just make sure that you have given us your interest groups. At the end of the day we’ll email address or check the website the next day compile the information generated by the to receive the information gathered from all the groups that will be emailed to attendees and interest groups. posted on our website. Where do I park? If I am not able to attend will there You can park at any of the high school parking be another chance to give my input? lots. Make sure not to park in any restricted This is a one-day event, but feel free to have spots. your friends or family who are attending bring your ideas. If you can’t join us that day you For more information please may go to our website the following morning visit our website at www.biparks.org. and join a group. You will have the chance to be involved with the interest group that you choose. All the groups’ information and contacts will be on our website. WINTER 2016 | 3 SPECIAL EVENTS Spring Egg Hunts........................................5-6 AQUATIC CENTER Schedule & Pool Info.......................... 54-55 ADULT PROGRAMS Special Schedules & Activities ........54, 57 Events & Rentals ................................. 56-57 YOUTH & TEEN Arts & Culture .........................................36-44 Arts & Crafts, Drawing and Painting, Adult Swimming & Fitness.................59, 61 PROGRAMS Leaded Stained Glass, Pottery, Welding, BAM, BISC & Diving Teams ....................58 Writing, Music and Dance, Photography, Youth Specialty..................... .....................60 Arts & Crafts, Pottery ............................10-12 Language, Gardening & Nature, Canine Swimming Lessons ............................. 62-63 After School ..............................................9-12 Sports & Fitness .....................................45-48 Yoga, Open Gym, Hockey, Pickleball, Group Gymnastics..............................................19-24 Exercise, Walking, Tennis, Juggling, Leagues Acro Gymnastics, Ninja Warrior, Parkour, Stunt, Gym Babies, Kindergym, Beginner & Intermediate, Team Outdoor ....................................................16-18 Wilderness, Nature Ninjas, Mountain Biking Sports .......................................................25-28 Fencing, Running, Cheerleading, Juggling, Tennis, Martial Arts, Soccer Teen Programs Center. ..........................34-35 Conference and School Breaks ..........13-15 WATERFRONT PARK COMMUNITY CENTER BOATING Classes & Clubs......................................49-53 Kayaking & Stand Up Paddle Boarding . 65 Please note most of the classes held at the Center have been integrated into the Adult Boating Information ................................... 66 Programs sections. Lifelong Learning Adventures ..............52-53 A variety of trips around the region Registration .....71 YOUTH & ADULT Parks Map ........67 Wilderness Programs.........................29-31 Day Hiking ................................................. 30 Bike Maintenance.................................... 31 Office Info, Facility Locations, Natural Science ..................................32-33 Contacts, Extreme Weather Policy and Holiday Closures, Bainbridge Island Ski Bus ...................... 18 please see page 70 Canine ........................................................ 43 4 | WINTER/SPRING 2016 Bainbridge Island Metropolitan Park & Recreation District NEW March 26 at Battle Point Park FORMAT MEGGA Hunt Join the fun from 9am-12pm This egg hunt goes beyond the ordinary with live entertainment, crafts, games, balloon clowns, face painting and of course egg hunts! Please enter Battle Point Park from the west side, off of Battle Point Road. Hunt Times: (be prompt) Ages 5 and under: 10:00-11:30am every 5 minutes Grades K-1: 10:15am sharp Grades 2-3: 10:45am sharp Grades 4-5: 11:15am sharp Letter from the E. Bunny FREE! In early spring, E. Bunny will mail boys and girls a special letter and story. If you know someone who would like to receive a letter, send a self-addressed, business sized, stamped envelope to: E. Bunny c/o Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District 7666 NE High School Road Bainbridge Is, WA 98110 WINTER/SPRING 2016 | 5 1965-2015 Thank you for helping us celebrate 50 years of service. The Park District would like to thank Virginia Mason for sponsoring the Park District’s 50th Birthday Bash. The following businesses donated to the Park District’s 50th Birthday Bash event: Casa Rojas, Village Music, Sweet Deal, Storyville Co ee, Isla Bonita, Starbucks, Olympic Springs, Bon Bon, Bay Hay & Feed, Pan d’Amore, The Traveler, Heart and Soul: Art Therapy, Island Cool Frozen Yogurt, Calico Cat, Bainbridge Cinemas and Town & Country Market. Spring Egg Hunts: Weekend Geo-Egg Hunt Wet and Wild Egg Hunt Saturday and Sunday, March 26 & 27 Saturday, March 26 1:00-4:00p $6.00 All ages. Crowds not your style? Throughout the Find the eggs hidden all over the pool with the help day, families and folks with GPS units can try their of the lifeguards. The event starts at 1:00p and will hand at simple “geocaching” in our Geo-Egg Hunt in go straight into an open swim. Kids will be divided various park properties on the Island. Coordinates by age groups for the egg hunt. will be posted by 7:00am Saturday, 3/26 on the Park District web site: www.biparks.org. Teen Flashlight Egg Scramble Friday night, March 25 9:00-10:00p FREE Ages13-18 Grab a fl ashlight, a bag, & a buddy and hop The traditional over to this annual, fun, teens-only egg hunt. Candy & prize eggs await those who aren’t afraid of the dark. You egg hunt has a new are never too old! Meet at Battle Point Picnic Shelter. format this year! (rain or shine!) Please see page 5. 6 | WINTER/SPRING2016 SPRING TRAIL RUN 8:30am Saturday, May 7th Meet us at the Battle Point Park picnic shelter. Greet spring with a trail run to celebrate and support parks, trails and recreation on Bainbridge Island. The route starts and finishes in Battle Point Park and tra- verses our expanding network of trails. This family-friendly fun run will have great prizes, and a unique way of winning one! Proceeds benefit the Bainbridge Island Parks Foundation for general trails and parks improvement support for the Park District.