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Outdoors South End, Bainbridge Island

Fort Ward Park

An outdoor spot in South End, Bainbridge Island, free to visit and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Afternoon.

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Fort Ward Park in South End, Bainbridge Island
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Why go

Wooded shoreline park with WWII-era batteries and Rich Passage views.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Bainbridge Island, alongside 2 places to eat, 2 outdoor spots and 2 sights. The closest of our other picks is Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial, 2.1 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
South End
Price
Free
Time needed
1 hr
Best time
Afternoon

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Bainbridge Island, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial

    Memorial at the dock where 227 Japanese American residents were forced out in 1942.

    Sight · 2.1 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Harbour Public House

    Pub on Eagle Harbor marina with local seafood and beer.

    Food · 2.3 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Waterfront Park

    Shoreline park on Eagle Harbor with a trail toward the ferry.

    Outdoors · 2.5 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Eleven Winery Tasting Room

    Winslow tasting room of a Bainbridge winery founded in 2004.

    Drinks · 2.6 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Blackbird Bakery

    Winslow bakery and coffee shop since 1999.

    Food · 2.6 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Seattle–Bainbridge ferry

    35-minute ride across Elliott Bay with views of the skyline and Mount Rainier.

    Activity · 2.6 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Fort Ward Park is a stop on our Puget Sound Islands route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More outdoor spots in Bainbridge Island

Another curated outdoor spot in Bainbridge Island. See the full Bainbridge Island guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Bainbridge Island run from 44°F in December to 75°F in August; November is usually the wettest month. For Fort Ward Park itself, we suggest: Afternoon.

Modelled monthly averages for Bainbridge Island from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Bainbridge Island weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
2241 Pleasant Beach Dr NE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110, USA
Coordinates
47.58829, -122.53120
Destination
Bainbridge Island, Washington

Fort Ward Park: quick answers

How much time do you need at Fort Ward Park?

Plan on about an hour at Fort Ward Park. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Fort Ward Park?

Our pick: Afternoon. Insider tip: Watch for seals and ferries passing.

Is Fort Ward Park free?

Yes, we list Fort Ward Park as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Fort Ward Park?

Fort Ward Park is at 2241 Pleasant Beach Dr NE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110, USA, in South End. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Fort Ward Park?

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