If you are new to Kitsap County and have just reported to Naval Base Kitsap, you may be wondering what to do in the area as spring approaches.
Silverdale Waterfront Park is a wonderful 17 acre recreation facility by Kitsap Parks and Recreation located right in the heart of Silverdale! The park as well as the attached Port of Silverdale will thrill both children and boaters alike.
The park boasts covered and uncovered picnic benches, a beach for beachcombing, several barbeques, and a fantastic playground. In the summer, a gazebo is often the gathering place for free concerts and movies.
We especially like the playground area at the park. The playground equipment is in great condition, and I have little fear of my son being hurt there thanks to the soft ground under the playground. It was resurfaced last year with a play surface made from 24,000 recycled athletic shoes!
As boaters, it is really nice to pull the boat up to the Port of Silverdale's pier and use the playground next door to help my three-year-old burn more energy. There is a popular boat launch at the site, which can handle boats at most but not all low tides. We learned that the hard way with our last, smaller boat...
The pier is open from April to October. There is no permanent moorage at the Port of Silverdale pier, but transient moorage is available for up to three nights. Cost is between $5 and $10 per night, and includes fresh water hook-ups, electricity and pump out station. For more information, see the Port of Silverdale website.
Right across the street is Old Town Silverdale, a quaint collection of restaurants, personal services, and speciality shops and boutiques. It's very easy to make a day of it, whether you arrive by boat, on foot, or by car or bus!
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