Central Kitsap Parks
Anderson Landing Preserve Anderson Landing Preserve features a loop trail that takes visitors through the forest and out to the beach. Along the way a few side trails branch off toward viewpoints, and several benches sit along the trail as places to rest. For many, the end destination is the beach. Time it right with the tide and you will have a chance to stretch your legs along the shore. Some sections of the trail are steep, but the majority of this trail is relatively flat. Chico Salmon Park Chico Salmon park is a small, county-owned park that a group of volunteers are working hard to restore. With a nice natural stretch of creek and beautiful mature vegetation, it is great place for kids and families to come for up-close salmon viewing in the fall. The park is approximately 4.5 acres and located on Chico Way, just south of the intersection of Golf Club Rd and Chico Way. Erlands Points Preserve Erlands Point Preserve is a 30-acre county park located just downstream of Chico Salmon Park, which is typically the primary salmon viewing site for Salmon Tours. Erlands Point Preserve contains the main stem of Chico Creek, several side channels that serve as important salmon rearing habitat, and a large man-made pond that are all hydrologically connected. It also contains a large forested area with walking trails. Illahee Preserve The Illahee Preserve is a Kitsap County Heritage Park which includes 570 acres of preserve lands, approximately five miles of trails in the active use area of the Preserve, wildlife - including over 55 species of birds sighted by the Kitsap Audubon Society, and portions of Illahee Creek, a fish-bearing stream containing coho, chum, cutthroat and steelhead, and major parts of a nearly self-contained, undeveloped watershed draining into Puget Sound. Newberry Hill Heritage Park Great loop trails for hiking, trail running, walking leashed dogs, or just meandering while seeking out everything from mushrooms to salamanders. This 1,100-acre park has over 15 miles of trails, many of which connect to other local trail systems. Be sure to make a stop at the beaver pond. Old Mill Park Old Mill Park is located on Bucklin Hill Road between Silverdale Way and Tracyton Boulevard. This park offers some information about the history of Silverdale and about waterfront environment. A nice little spot for a picnic. It connects up with Clear Creek Trail & offers great views of the Sound. Silverdale Waterfront Park Silverdale Waterfront Park offers saltwater beach access, playground, restrooms, gazebo, picnic shelter picnic area and parking lot. The park restrooms are located at the park entrance off of Washington Street. It also includes day-use facilities. Wildcat Lake Park It has a surface area of 120 acres and an average depth of 18 feet. This unusually crystal clear body of water drains into Dyes Inlet by way of Wildcat Creek. With a shoreline length of 2.2 miles, the lake's maximum depth is 33 feet. Although small in size, Wildcat Lake is big in recreational offerings. Wildcat Lake opens the last Saturday in April for fishing and continues through October 31st. However the park is closed each year from October 1st through March 31st.
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