North Kitsap Community Guide 2026

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North Kitsap holds countless opportunities for outdoor recreation, shopping and delicious food options, as well as a number of exciting entertainment venues. Surrounded by water on three sides the area is ideal for maritime activities. Lively beaches and wetlands line the perimeters of North Kitsap and our shores and waters are teeming with wildlife. Moving inland, you’ll find old-growth forests, which are home to cedar trees and moss that spans the entire forest floor, sometimes reaching the edge of the wetlands.

The Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe and Suquamish Tribe have called North Kitsap home since far before the area developed into a bustling center for travel and entertainment. Today, you can visit museums showcasing the past, present and future of our local tribal communities that continue to thrive here. North Kitsap is also home to a rich Scandinavian heritage, after settlers arrived in the area during the late 19th

century. Poulsbo, in particular, has even taken to dubbing itself “Little Norway.”

Safe neighborhoods, high-quality public schools, affordable colleges and outstanding career opportunities have all drawn a new generation of settlers to the area. And, of course, don’t forget about the area’s award-winning local newspapers!

Within the pages of this publication, you will find information providing tangible, contextual background on what makes this region truly unique.

Census data, a public services directory, parks and trails listings and a little local history for each of North Kitsap’s communities offer a glimpse into what makes North Kitsap a great place to live.

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taking a look at the culture The history of North Kitsap as we know it today dates back to the 19th century, but for many, their roots go back much further.

Two indigenous tribes, the Suquamish and Port Gamble S’Klallam, have called this unique region home since before recorded history and the tribes continue to live with a direct link to the surrounding waters on which they rely.

Early settlers arrived here in the 19th century, when logging provided long-term opportunities for employment and a chance to build a home.

Another prominent feature in the north end of Kitsap County is the presence of the U.S. Navy. For over a century, the Navy has served a vital role for our nation’s defense and the local economy by providing consistent jobs to residents as one of the area’s largest employers.

The Treaty of Point No Point was signed by U.S. representatives and the Chemakum, S’Klallam, and Skokomish people on January 26, 1855. A monument that still stands at Point No Point County Park in Hansville memorializes the occasion.

Also in Hansville is the Point No Point Lighthouse, a historical fixture in North Kitsap since 1880. The lighthouse is still operational today, serving as a navigational aid for sailors passing through Admiralty Inlet.

Just up the road from Hansville is the Port Gamble S’Klallam Point Casino in Little Boston. The tribal casino offers games of chance, entertainment, and a resort setting. A key feature of the casino is the courtyard that showcases several totem poles created by Northwest Coast Native artists. To gain a little more cultural history of the area, stop by the tribe’s House of Knowledge, which features the longhouse, elders center and the Little Boston Library. A veteran’s memorial can also be found here.

The Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe owns a botanical garden, Heronswood, where tourists can venture through 15 acres of plants collected worldwide, as well as plants native to the region.

Across the bay from the S’Klallam Tribe is the old mill town of Port Gamble. The town was intended to resemble founders William Talbot and Andrew Pope’s hometown of East Machias, Maine. A mill was in operation here from 1853 to 1995. Pope Resources, the historic Kitsap owners of Port Gamble and other forestlands in the area, was acquired by Rayonier in May 2020.

Port Gamble is considered a National Historic Landmark District and features many restored buildings from the mid-1800s that house various stores and shops. The Port Gamble Historical Museum is on the upper floor of the General Store.

The other tribe that resides in North Kitsap, the Suquamish, is responsible for many of the area’s culturally significant sites, most within walking distance of one another. The Suquamish Museum, Chief Seattle’s gravesite, Old Man House Park, Suquamish Veterans Memorial and the House of Awakened Culture overlooking Port Madison are all must-see stops to get a glimpse into the rich history and culture of the local tribe.

The city of Poulsbo — also known as the Viking City — is home to a bevy of shops and street names reflecting the Norwegian heritage of those who settled on the banks of Liberty Bay in the 1880s. The quaint downtown area showcases much of the city’s culture and lifestyle with art galleries, bookstores, live theatre, a Sea Discovery Center, a historical museum, a maritime museum and plenty of unique restaurants with a variety of dining options.

One of the Naval fixtures in North Kitsap is the U.S. Naval Undersea Museum in Keyport, where visitors can learn about sea life, take a gander into a torpedo tube and simulate a control panel in a recreated submarine control room. Admission is free, so this museum is a must-see for visitors and locals alike.

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Public Services ANIMAL/WILDLIFE

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Kitsap Humane Society 9167 Dickey Road NW, Silverdale 360-692-6977, kitsap-humane.org

Poulsbo Municipal Court 200 Moe St. NE, Poulsbo 360-779-9846

Department of Fish and Wildlife 360-902-2200, wdfw.wa.gov West Sound Wildlife Shelter 7501 NE Dolphin Dr., Bainbridge Island 206-855-9057, westsoundwildlife.org

CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce 25923 Washington Blvd NE #100, Kingston 360-860-2239, kingstonchamber.com Poulsbo Chamber of Commerce 19168 Jensen Way NE, Suite 130 Poulsbo (360) 598-2654 poulsbochamber.com Greater Kitsap Chamber 10315 Silverdale Way NW, Suite B02, Silverdale 360-692-6800, greaterkitsapchamber.com

CRISIS SERVICES Sexual Assault 24 Hour Hotline 1-800-656-4673 National Domestic Violence Helpline 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) Alive 24 Hour Domestic Violence Hotline (unable to verify) 1-800-500-5513 Text line: 1-360-277-7607 Suicide Prevention Helpline/ Veterans Crisis Line 1-800-273-8255 Call or text 988 Text line: 741-741 Washington Poison Control 155 NE 100th St #100, Seattle 1-800-222-1222

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MARKETS Poulsbo Farmers Market 18901 8th Ave NE, Poulsbo 360-779-6720 poulsbofarmersmarket.org Kingston Public Market Mike Wallace Park, Kingston 360-594-5156

GOVERNMENT-CITY Mayor & City Council Poulsbo Mayor: Ed Stern Council members: Michael Fitzpatrick, Britt Livdahl, Gary McVey, Doug Taber, Doug Newell, Pam Crowe, and Rick Eckert cityofpoulsbo.com

GOVERNMENT- COUNTY Kitsap County Courthouse 614 Division St., Port Orchard (360) 337-7109, kitsapgov.com Board of County Commissioners Commissioners: Christine Rolfes, Katie Walters, Oran Root 614 Division St. MS - 4 Port Orchard 360-337-7080

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Suquamish Tribe 18490 Suquamish Way N.E. P.O. Box 498, Suquamish 360-598-3311 suquamish.nsn.us Chairman: Leonard Forsman, Vice

Chairman: Josh Bagley, Secretary: Irene Carper, Treasurer: Andrew George, Councilmembers: Luther ‘Jay’ Mills Jr., Azure Boure, Lorilee Morrisette Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe 31912 Little Boston Road NE Kingston 360-297-2646, pgst.nsn.us Chairwoman: Amber Caldera Vice Chairman: Chris Tom, Councilmembers: Renee Veregge, Donovan Ashworth, Jonelle Grady , Kyle Carpenter

LIBRARIES Kitsap Regional Library krl.org Kingston Branch 26159 Dulay Rd. NE 360-860-5070 krl.org/kingston

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Port of Keyport 15500 Washington Ave NE Keyport 541-760-0176 portofkeyport.com Commissioners: John Enriquez, Don McCracken, Ellen Ross-Cardoso

Port Gamble S’Klallam Police Department 31912 Little Boston Road NE, Kingston (360) 297-6333, pgst.nsn.us

Port of Poulsbo 18809 Front St. NE, Poulsbo P.O. Box 732 360-779-9905 portofpoulsbo.com Commissioners: Jeff Pfeil, Jamie Green, Jason Lawrence Port of Kingston 25864 Washington Boulevard NE PO Box 559, Kingston 360-297-3545 portofkingston.org Commissioners: Steve Heacock, Mary McClure, Laura Gronnvoll

Little Boston Branch 31980 Little Boston Rd. NE 360-860-5080 krl.org/little-boston Poulsbo Branch 700 NE Lincoln Rd. 360-447-5450 krl.org/poulsbo

PARKS & RECREATION Kitsap County Parks & Recreation Mailing: 614 Division St. MS-1 Port Orchard 360-337-5350 kitsapgov.com/parks City of Poulsbo Park & Recreation 19540 Front St. NE 360-779-9898 cityofpoulsbo.com/parksrecreation Village Green Metropolitan Park District 26159 Dulay Rd. NE, Kingston 360-297-1263 myvillagegreen.org Commissioners: Bobbie Moore, Tracy Harris, Jason Manges, Patrick Pearson, David Traylor

Suquamish Police Department 18490 Suquamish Way NE Suquamish 360-598-4334 (non-emergency) suquamish.nsn.us/home/ departments/police-courts Poulsbo Police Department 200 Moe St NE, Poulsbo 360-779-3113 (non-emergency) Police-Admin@cityofpoulsbo.com cityofpoulsbo.com/policedepartment Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office 26076 Illinois Ave NE, Kingston, WA 98346 360-337-7101 (non-emergency) kitsapgov.com/sheriff/Pages/ default.aspx

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North Kitsap Fire & Rescue 26642 Miller Bay Rd NE, Kingston 360-297-3619 (non-emergency), nkfr.org

TRANSPORTATION

Poulsbo Fire Department 911 NE Liberty Rd, Poulsbo 360-779-3997 (non-emergency) poulsbofire.org

Kitsap Transit Bus service, carpool, fast ferries, Rideshare Mailing: 60 Washington Ave., Suite 200, Bremerton 360-377-2877 or 800-501-7433 kitsaptransit.com

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North Kitsap School District 18360 Caldart Ave. NE, Poulsbo 360-396-3000, nkschools.org Board members: Mike Desmond, Beverly Godfrey, Stacy Mills, Debra Strawhun, Miranda Smallwood

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POULSBO AT A GLANCE POPULATION Population: 12,855.

Median Age: 43.3–43.9 Number of Females: 6,776 Number of Males: 5,592 Average Family Size: 2.91 Veterans: 1,250 EDUCATION Earned College Degrees: 43.1% HOUSING Number of Housing Units: 5,027 Owner Occupied: 66.7% Renter Occupied: 33.3% Median Home Value: $741,700 Median Rent: $2,200 *According to most current census information.

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It’s not hard to tell that Poulsbo is proud of its Nordic heritage as exemplified by the Norwegian flag banners that line Front Street and the names of the streets themselves such as King Olav, Viking and Fjord.

The land where Poulsbo now sits once belonged to the Suquamish Tribe, who have lived in the area for thousands of years. In 1855 the tribe signed the treaty of Point Elliot, which opened their land to newcomers while reserving land for themselves and their descendants and preserving their rights to fish, hunt and harvest in their usual and accustomed areas.

Jorgen Eliason (1847-1937) was the first non-native to settle on the land in 1883. Many Norwegians who immigrated to the U.S. soon followed. What they found was that the area mimicked their homes back in Norway more than the homes where they spent years in the Midwest.

Poulsbo was incorporated in 1907, at which time the population was around 300 people, the majority of whom still spoke Norwegian.

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The population exploded in the 1940s during World War II, and that brought more jobs and residents to the area, causing the population to go from just 600 to 1,800.

Many of the older generations anticipated that the population would dwindle after the war and life in this rural town would go back to normal, but that wasn’t the case.

Those who moved here because of the war loved the charm and quaintness of Poulsbo even then and chose to stay.

Today, the city has not only maintained the charms that kept people here in the 1940s, but also

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maintained ties to its Scandinavian founding and a strong relationship with the Suquamish.

The city is lively throughout the year for residents and visitors with numerous activities, restaurants and cultural festivals, like Vikingfest, to enjoy. The Port of Poulsbo draws in boaters and sailors from all over the world, with Muriel Iverson Williams Waterfront Park as the hub of activity. 

KINGSTON AT A GLANCE POPULATION Population: 2,999 Median Age: 43.3 Percentage of Females: 56% Percentage of Males: 44% Average Family Size: 2.66 Veterans: 276 EDUCATION Earned College Degrees: 43.7% HOUSING Number of Housing Units: 5,790 Owner Occupied: 1.2% Renter Occupied: 4.1% Units Vacant: 617 Median Home Value: $802,500 Median Rent: $2,80 *According to most current census data estimations

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Perhaps best known for the massive Washington State Ferries that load and unload passengers throughout the day at the terminal on Kingston’s waterfront, this little town along the Puget Sound is home to a unique charm that many know well.

The addition of Kitsap Transit’s passenger-only fast ferry service to Seattle proved to be a gamechanger for Kingston when it was introduced in late 2018. Since its inception, the service has bridged the divide between the bustling metropolitan hub of downtown Seattle and the rural appeal of North Kitsap. The service offers commuters the opportunity to significantly shave down their commute times.

Before, a Kingston resident who worked in Seattle would have to ride one of the state-operated ferries to Edmonds and then commute south along Interstate 5 into Seattle.

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the gargantuan pieces of patio furniture and snap a fun selfie or group photo. Another draw to the area is Kingston’s waterfront recreation. Mostly protected from strong winds, Appletree Cove is a favorite spot among kayakers and stand-up paddle boarders looking for some aquatic activities. Also in Kingston is the White Horse Golf Club, which has played host to the LPGA Legends Tour.

Kingston is a perfect location for anyone looking to remain connected to the urban sprawl of Seattle while residing in a more subdued, slowerpaced environment. 

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INDIANOLA AT A GLANCE POPULATION Population: 3,664 Median Age: 45.7 Number of Females: 1,776 Number of Males: 1,777 Average Family Size: 2.85

Until this small summer and weekend vacation town was connected to the greater Kitsap Peninsula in 1939, the only way to reach the sandy beaches of Indianola was by steamboat, making one of its most prominent features a 900-foot dock.

The dock was constructed in 1916 by the Indianola Land Beach Co., which formally established the small town as a summer and weekend getaway. By 1929, steamboats shuttled passengers to and from the area near-daily, and

by 1933, the Port of Indianola was established.

Today, locals and visitors from all over come to enjoy this little beach town. Jumping off the dock into the cold waters of Puget Sound during the summer can be seen as a “rite of passage” for those who grew up in the area.

Another iconic feature of this small beach town is the Indianola Country Store that has served as the town’s general store since the 1920s. 

EDUCATION Earned College Degrees: 48.43% HOUSING Number of Housing Units: 1,478 Owner Occupied: 1,205 Renter Occupied: 273 Median Home Value: $648,719 Median Rent: $2,600 *According to most current census data estimations

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Port Gamble The town of Port Gamble itself was a quintessential mill town, settled by and built around the business of Andrew Pope and William Talbot in 1852.

The Pope & Talbot Mill was the longest operating mill in the United States until it closed in 1995. The town that was built around the mill and the

PORT GAMBLE AT A GLANCE POPULATION Population: 850 Median Age: 43.5 Number of Females: 461 Number of Males: 389 Average Family Size: 3 EDUCATION Earned College Degree: 15.4% HOUSING

exterior remains a step back in time with New England-style shops and houses along tree-lined streets.

Modern amenities include a theater, museum, general store and cafe.

The romantic rural scenery has made Port Gamble the site of many

weddings over the years. Additionally, the town offers those in search of adventure access to multiple hiking and biking trails. Thrills and chills can be found at what many call the most haunted house in Washington, the Walker-Ames house. 

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Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe Port Gamble sits on land that once belonged to the S’Klallam Tribe.

However, this town’s establishment and the tribe’s re-establishment were not so peaceful.

The S’Klallam Tribe was driven out of Port Gamble when the Pope and Talbot Mill was established in 1852.

Like the Suquamish Tribe’s Point Elliot treaty, the S’Klallam signed the Point No Point treaty, which offered them land for their descendants to live and grow on and allowed them to hunt, fish and harvest in those areas.

However, these rights and protections were tested from the 1930s through the 1970s, with S’Klallam Tribal members being attacked for fishing out of their designated areas. In 1974, Federal Judge George Boldt rendered a decision against the state of Washington, in favor of Indian treaty rights by interpreting the treaty language and securing the right

of tribes to fish at their usual and accustomed places.

Following this decision, the S’Klallam Tribe formed the Point No Point Treaty Council, which works with other tribes in the area to protect the environment and its resources, as their people have for generations.

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The tribe participates in the annual Canoe Journey, where tribal families visit different tribes via ocean-going canoes and travel together to the host destination. Additionally, the tribe runs The Point Hotel & Casino, among other businesses in the Port Gamble area. 

Unlike the Northwest and Western Plains Tribes, the Suquamish Tribe was autonomous, with seasonal villages all up and down the Northwest. The best-known village, Old Man House, was the home of both Chief Seattle and Chief Kitsap.

After 135 years had passed since the signing of the Point Elliot treaty, the tribe, due to economic success, was able to get back lands that had been obtained by the U.S. government for non-native settlers.

Much of the Suquamish Tribe’s success can be attributed to its business establishments such as The Clearwater Resort and Casino, White Horse Golf Course and Port

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Madison Enterprises, an agency of the Suquamish tribal government providing a sustainable and diversified economy that ensures the financial independence, development and growth for the Suquamish Tribe.

Like many of the tribes along the Salish Sea, the Suquamish Tribe participates in the annual Canoe Journey, where tribal families visit different tribes via ocean-going canoes and travel together to the host destination.

Suquamish was the first host destination in 2009 and hosted again in 2024. 

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Keyport was established in 1896, named after a town of the same name in New Jersey. The Pacific Coast Torpedo Station was developed 18 years later, securing the town’s place as a community with a huge role in the defense of the nation. Dubbed “Torpedo

Town USA”, Keyport serves as one of the Navy’s two undersea warfare engineering stations. The U.S. Naval Undersea Museum, founded in 1995, is one of 10 official U.S. Navy Museums and is open to the public.

Residents can hear the National Anthem played every morning at 8 a.m. over Naval Base KitsapKeyport’s base loudspeakers. The

Port of Keyport was founded in 1923, and the first order of business was to construct a public dock.

Currently, the port manages a marina with 14 private slips, 250 feet of guest moorage in five 50foot slips and a boat launch ramp.

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KEYPORT AT A GLANCE POPULATION Population: 272 Median Age: 54.6 Average Family Size: 2.03

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EDUCATION Earned College Degrees: 11.76% HOUSING Number of Housing Units: 205 Owner Occupied: 51 Renter Occupied: 154 Median Home Value: $556,900 Median Rent: $2,000 *According to most current census data estimations

An independent grade 5-12 school located on Bainbridge Island, where intellectually curious students are challenged through rigorous academics, small classes, and a close-knit community.

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“Don’t talk about Hansville” is a running joke among locals, who fear that if too many folks catch wind of the quaint, rural community at the tip of the Kitsap Peninsula, it could lose its whole appeal.

Hansville was once known for its world-class fishing resorts that were planted into the shoreline stretching from Foulweather Bluff all the way up to Point No Point. In its heyday, anglers from far and wide came to Hansville in hopes of “limiting out”

on chinook salmon. Eventually, as the salmon runs began to dwindle, so did the resorts.

Today in Hansville you can find a post office and the Hansville Grocery, which is also home to the Hansgrill — a local eatery that offers an ever-changing weekly special from Thursday through Saturday.

Visitors can take a trip to the Point No Point Lighthouse for a little local history lesson on the longstanding navigation aide.

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Just to the south of Hansville sits the small community of Eglon and you would be wise not to confuse the two. In years past, when Kitsap County made a move to lump Eglon and Hansville together for planning purposes, county officials drew the ire of a few Eglon residents who wished to retain their independence.

Like Hansville, Eglon’s history is inextricably linked to Puget Sound, which flanks the community to the east.

In 1912 a dock was built in Eglon, during a time when transportation infrastructure throughout Kitsap County — especially in the north end — was particularly sparse. Today a boat launch is maintained at Eglon Beach, where locals often gather for summertime picnics and other social gatherings.

It’s not an uncommon sight to watch marine traffic pass along the waters surrounding Hansville. 

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POULSBO Poulsbo’s Fish Park 288 NW Lindvig Way, Poulsbo. cityofpoulsbo.com/city-parkstrails-2 A 40-acre nature park just north of downtown Poulsbo, the Fish Park includes an arboretum, lawn and sitting areas, gravel and boardwalk trails with interpretive signage, pedestrian bridges and viewing platforms. The unique views of the Liberty Bay estuary and Dogfish Creek are worth the visit.

Grovers Creek Salmon Hatchery 23175 Indianola Road NE, Poulsbo.

360-598-3142. 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Mon-Fri. suquamish.nsn.us/home/ departments/fisheries/finfish/ salmon-enhancement Open 6:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon-Fri. The hatchery has been in operation for over 40 years, and is owned and operated by the Suquamish Tribe. About 500,000 chinook and 250,000 chum salmon are released into the wild each year, with a couple thousand salmon returning

to the hatchery later. Grovers Creek is a vital part of the fisheries projects on the Port Madison Indian Reservation.

SEA Discovery Center 18743 Front St. NE, Poulsbo, (360) 650-4905, hours vary. sea.wwu.edu The SEA Discovery Center provides a close look at marine ecosystems, offering a touch tank, exhibits with more than 100 species of marine animals and plants and an aquarium. The resident octopus is a popular attraction for visitors.

SEA fulfills its mission by connecting the community to the animals, habitats, people and cultures of the region. This is done through experiential aquarium experiences, school visits, online information and community collaborations.

Admission is free.

Stillwaters Environmental Center 26034 Barber Cut Off Rd NE, Kingston Please Contact Great Peninsula Conservancy 423 Pacific Ave, Suite 300 Bremerton, Washington 98337 2026 North Kitsap COMMUNITY GUIDE | 19

info@greatpeninsula.org (360) 373-3500 stillwatersenvironmentalcenter.org.

Tuesday – Friday 10am-5pm.

Stillwaters advances scientific research, education and restoration on Puget Sound lowland streams and estuaries. Wetlands are part of a larger system that includes forests, freshwater and salt marsh communities. Numerous classes and events are available yearround.

All Kinds of Fun for Everyone Toys Hobbies Kites Art Supplies Windsocks Puppets Games Books Puzzles and more...

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HANSVILLE Foulweather Bluff A 101-acre preserve off Twin Spits Road with a short hike to the wide, sandy beach at the mouth of a marshy wetland. The trail winds through Douglas firs, cedars, hemlocks and alders along a broad wetland meadow.

Be on the lookout for shorebirds and waterfowl as you hike. At the beach, you’ll find a profusion of russet-hued Pacific madrones adorning a sheer bluff. Look out for shells and crabs along the shoreline and enjoy the view of the Olympic Mountains to the west. Dogs and fires are not allowed.

Hansville Greenway hansvillegreenway.org The Hansville Greenway is a corridor of county-owned natural areas, trail easements and conservation easements reaching from Puget Sound at Norwegian Point Park to Hood Canal. The Greenway was created in the mid-1990s through a community partnership with Kitsap County Department of Parks and Recreation. It is near the north end of the Kitsap Peninsula, southwest of the unincorporated town of Hansville. The main entrance to the trail system is at Buck Lake County Park. The Greenway consists of a 245-acre tract extending from just north of Buck Lake 2 miles to the south and west, a separate 20-acre tract close to the village of Hansville, 2.5 miles of trail easement and 8.6 acres of conservation easement.

Point No Point County Park 9009 Point No Point Rd NE, Hansville The recently renovated 61-acre park at the end of Point No Point Road off of Hansville Road offers beaches for salmon fishing, sandcastle building, kite flying and bird watching. The Treaty of Point No Point was negotiated and signed here in 1855, followed by the building of the famous lighthouse in 1879. The lighthouse is open on weekends from April to September at 12 - 4 p.m. kitsapgov.com/parks

INDIANOLA Indianola Waterfront and Woodland Preserve 8001 NE Seaview Avenue, Indianola, greatpeninsula.org/ property/indianola-waterfrontwoodland-preserve This 81-acre preserve features forests, shorelines and wetlands.

It consists of undeveloped walking trails, mature mixed conifer forests, a seasonal stream meandering to Miller Bay and public access to a low-bank Puget Sound beach through a serene, forested trail that crosses over a tidal estuary.

Bird watchers can find bald eagles, Cooper’s hawks, ospreys, violetgreen swallows and pileated woodpeckers here.

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CarpenterLake.aspx A 67-acre nature preserve featuring walking trails, a boardwalk and viewpoints of the sphagnum bog and a salt marsh to the lake. The trailhead is located behind Richard Gordon Elementary School on Barber Cut Off Road.

North Kitsap Heritage Park kitsap.gov/parks/Pages/ NorthKitsapHeritagePark.aspx The park offers just under 800 acres of biking and walking trails, largely undeveloped, and several miles of existing logging roads.

No restrooms are available. The entrance is on Miller Bay Road and provides limited parking.

PORT GAMBLE Port Gamble Forest Heritage Park kitsapgov.com/park Just under 3,500 acres, the park features walking, biking and equestrian trails, access to the shore for water trails and kayaking.

The park is pack-it-in/pack-it-out.

Non-Profit Organizations All Teens Matter allteensmatter.com Caring Clowns International Kingston caringclownsinternational.org Crossroads Rotary Foundation P.O. Box 284, Poulsbo Cultural Arts Foundation Northwest P.O. Box 291, Poulsbo 360-697-6342, cafnw.org Fraternal Order of Eagles NK #3586 20884 Holt Road, NE Poulsbo 360-779-7272, foe3586.com Greater Kingston Kiwanis P.O. Box 830 Kingston greaterkingstonkiwanis.org Indianola Beach Improvement Club 19876 Indianola Road NE P.O. Box 212, Indianola 360-297-4242, indianola.club Jewel Box Theatre 225 NE Iverson P.O. Box 2510, Poulsbo 360-697-3183 jewelboxpoulsbo.org Kids in Concert Rehearsals at Suquamish United Church of Christ, 18732 Division Ave NE, Suquamish 206-794-7587, kidsinconcert.org

Kingston Cove Yacht Club 25815 Washington Blvd. NE P.O. Box 81, Kingston 360-297-3371, kcyc.org

North Kitsap Trails Association P.O. Box 759, Poulsbo northkitsaptrails.org

Kingston Historical Society P.O. Box 263, Kingston kingstonhistory.org

Peninsula Music & Arts Society P.O. Box 1542, Poulsbo peninsulamusicalarts.org/

Kitsap Alliance FC 360-472-2195 kitsapalliancefc.com

Poulsbo Athletic Club 19611 7th Ave. NE #200, Poulsbo 360-779-3285 poulsboathletic.com

Kitsap Audubon Society P.O. Box 961, Poulsbo kitsapaudubon.org Kitsap Community Resources kcr.org Kitsap County Amateur Radio Club kcarc.org Kitsap Humane Society 9167 Dickey Road NW, Silverdale 360-692-6977 kitsap-humane.org Kitsap Pride Network 360-777-4334, kitsappride.org Kiwanis Club of Greater Poulsbo 360-731-0834 Martha & Mary 19160 Front St. NE , Poulsbo 360-779-7500 marthaandmary.org

Kingston-North Kitsap Rotary Club 26159 Dulay Road NE P.O. Box 832, Kingston rotaryknk.org

Mid Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group 7400 Sand Point Way NE Suite 202N, Seattle 206-529-9467 midsoundfisheries.org

Kingston Cares P.O. Box 876, Kingston kingstoncares.org

North Kitsap Little League 22898 Viking Way NW, Poulsbo 360-697-5449, nkll.org North Kitsap Soccer Club P.O. Box 1159, Poulsbo northkitsapsoccer.org 2026 North Kitsap COMMUNITY GUIDE | 21

Poulsbo Community Orchestra P.O. Box 2034, Poulsbo 360-930-9519 poulsbocommunityorchestra.org Poulsbo Historical Society & Museum 19020 Front St., Poulsbo 360-440-7354, poulsbohistory.com Poulsbo-North Kitsap Rotary Club P.O. Box 1334, Poulsbo, 360-620-1941, poulsborotary.org Poulsbo-North Kitsap Rotary Foundation P.O. Box 284, Poulsbo poulsborotary.org/foundation Poulsbo Sportsman Club 16990 Clear Creek Road NW, Poulsbo 360-697-6646 poulsbosportsmanclub.org Poulsbo Yacht Club 18129 Fjord Drive NE Suite T, Poulsbo 360-779-3116 poulsboyachtclub.org Port Gamble Theater 4839 View Drive, Port Gamble (360) 977-7135 https://portgambletheater.com/ Rescue Every Dog P.O. Box 1741, Kingston, rescueeverydog.org

Rewild Refuge Farm Sanctuary Kingston rewildrefuge.org SEA Discovery Center 18743 Front St. NE, Poulsbo 360-598-4460, sea.wwu.edu Sons of Norway Lodge #44 18891 Front St. NE, Poulsbo 360-779-5209, poulsbosonsofnorway.com Stillwaters Environmental Center 26043 Barber Cut Off Road NE, Kingston (360) 373-3500 stillwatersenvironmentalcenter.org

The Kathleen Sutton Fund kathleensutton.org Toni’s Ponies https://www.tonisponies.org/ United States Lighthouse Society 9005 NE Point No Point Road, Hansville 415-362-7255, uslhs.org

West Sound Chorus City Chapel of Bremerton 1250 Lincoln Ave, Bremerton 360-337-7464, singkitsap.org West Sound Soccer Academy WestSoundSoccer.org West Sound PAWS https://pawsbink.org

United Way of Kitsap County 645 4th St., Unit 101, Bremerton 360-377-8505, unitedwaykitsap. org

Wild Love Preserve 8202 NE State Hwy 104 Suite 102-33, Kingston, 206-954-7733, wildlovepreserve.org

West Sound Arts Council P.O. Box 2162, Bremerton westsoundartscouncil.com

Wild Society P.O. Box 816, Kingston 360-347-6134, wildsociety.org

Arts & Culture LATE 1800’S/EARLY 1900’S HISTORY AND INFORMATION Port Gamble Historic Museum 32400 N Rainier Ave., Port Gamble, 360-297-8074, portgamble.com/ visit/museum. Built in 1916 as a millsite office, the museum was designed in 1972 and opened in 1976, displaying an array of historical items from Port Gamble and the sawmill which operated from 1853 to 1995. Located on the upper floor of the Port Gamble General Store.

Poulsbo Historical Museum Poulsbo City Hall, 19020 Front St. NE, Poulsbo, (360)602-7574 , poulsbohistory.com. Established in 1991 by a small group of longtime residents who were interested

in preserving the history and artifacts of early Poulsbo within the community. The Martinson Cabin located at 317 NW Lindvig Way gives residents and visitors the chance to experience the lifestyle of early Poulsbo pioneers in the 1800s. Admission is free.

INDIGENOUS HISTORY Suquamish Museum & Cultural Center 6861 NE South St., Suquamish (360) 394-7105 suquamish.nsn.us/ Founded in 1983, the museum and cultural center preserves and displays relics and records related to the Suquamish Tribe, including artifacts from the Old Man House and the Baba’kwob

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site. The museum gift store features traditional items made by noted Coast Salish artists.

MILITARY HISTORY U.S. Naval Undersea Museum 1 Garnett Way, Keyport, 360-3964148, www.navalunderseamuseum. org.

The museum is one of ten Navy museums operated by the Naval History & Heritage Command.

Learn about the Navy’s undersea operations, technology and combat. Research through artifacts, exhibits and hands-on displays. Admission is free.

Kingston Historical Society P.O. Box 263, Kingston kingstonhistory.org

NORTH KITSAP SCHOOL DISTRICT

Public Schools

18360 NE Caldart Avenue, Poulsbo 360-396-3000, nkschools.org

The district serves about 5,300 students in 11 schools. Each campus, from elementary to high school, brings a unique environment conducive to nurturing the educational and personal growth of our students. These institutions serve as the foundation for learning, discovery, and the development of future leaders in our community. Together, they represent our commitment to providing high-quality education and promoting a bright future for every student.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Richard Gordon Elementary 26331 Barber Cut Off Road NE, Kingston Principal: Heather Ben-Judah 360-396-3800, richardgordon. nkschools.org Hilder Pearson Elementary 15650 Central Valley Road NW, Poulsbo Principal: Craig Frick 360-396-3750, hilderpearson. nkschools.org Poulsbo Elementary 18531 Noll Road NE, Poulsbo Principal: Debra Audet 360-396-3500 poulsboelementary.nkschools.org Suquamish Elementary 18950 Park Blvd NE, Suquamish Principal: Karra Lantz 360-396-3850, suquamish. nkschools.org Vinland Elementary 22104 Rhododendron Lane NW, Poulsbo Principal: Travis Smith 360-396-3600, vinland.nkschools. org David Wolfle Elementary School 27089 Highland Road, NE, Kingston Principal: Bethany Lahaie 360-396-3700, davidwolfle. nkschools.org

MIDDLE SCHOOLS

Kingston Middle School 9000 NE West Kingston Road, Kingston Principal: Adam Dysart 360-396-3400, kms.nkschools.org Poulsbo Middle School 2003 Hostmark Street, Poulsbo Principal: Michael Cron 360-396-3200, pms.nkschools.org

HIGH SCHOOLS North Kitsap High School 1780 NE Hostmark Street, Poulsbo Principal: Dr. James Sellers 360-396-3100, nkhs.nkschools.org Kingston High School 26201 Siyaya Avenue NE, Kingston Principal: Craig Brewster 360-396-3300, khs.nkschools.org

INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS Chief Kitsap Academy 16301 Creative Dr NE, Poulsbo, WA 98370 360-394-8566, suquamish.nsn.us/ home/departments/education1/ ckacademy Central Kitsap Montessori 10323 Central Valley Road NE, Poulsbo Founder: Diana Zegers 360-698-7620, ckmontessori.com/ home Children’s Garden Montessori 3805 Sawdust Hill Road NE, Poulsbo Director: Kristen Sundquist 360-779-1225, cgmpoulsbo.com Crosspoint Christian School 705 NE Lincoln Road, Poulsbo Melissa Fraser, Head of School 360-779-9189, gatewaychristianschools.org

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Poulsbo Adventist School East Building, 1700 NE Lincoln Road, Poulsbo, Principal: Judelle McCormick 360-779-6290, poulsboadventistschool.com Silverwood School 14000 Central Valley Road NW, Poulsbo Head of School: Lisa Heaman 360-697-7526, silverwood.school West Sound Academy 16571 Creative Drive NE, Poulsbo Head of School: Catherine Freeman 360-598-5954, westsoundacademy.org. College preparatory school for grades 6-12.

COLLEGES Northwest Indian College, Little Boston satellite site 31912 Little Boston Road NE, Kingston President: Dr. Lexie Tom Site Manager: Francine Swift 360-297-6215 nwic.edu/about-nwic/campuslocations/#port-gamble-sklallam Olympic College, Poulsbo 1000 Olympic College Way NW, Poulsbo Director: Mychal Walz 360-394-2725 olympic.edu/about/campuses/ poulsbo-campus WWU on the Peninsulas 1000 Olympic College Way NW, Suite 222, Poulsbo Senior Director: Holly Hill, Program Coordinators: Anisja Burge & Dr. Jenise Bauman 360-650-2568 wwu.edu/western-peninsulas

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