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Kitsap Parks are Precious
Posted on May 23, 2025Kitsap parks are precious to the residents who live here.
This was clear in the County’s public survey that Kitsap citizens strongly value Kitsap’s natural environment and want our parks to protect valuable environmental resources where they still remain. Our Heritage Parks- North Kitsap, Port Gamble Forest, and Newberry Heritage Parks are rich environments that give us an opportunity to protect areas that are unique in their vibrant ecosystems. I am speaking specifically to these special parks. […]
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A Walk in the Park
Posted on May 23, 2025Would everyone in this room who walks through the N Kitsap Heritage Parks please raise their hands?
Lucky you. You’ve been able to experience nature first-hand. You’ve very likely seen wildlife and the natural wonders that very possibly inspired you! That’s the power of Heritage Parks. They bring us together, heal our spirits, safeguard our air and water, stabilize our climate, and provide habitats for wildlife. They are sanctuaries of peace, solace, serenity and a unique connection to nature and wildlife. […]
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Green Exercise
Posted on May 23, 2025I am writing to applaud your close attention to the PROS Plan, which stands to benefit Kitsap County residents, young and old. I write today to advocate for the plan to optimize equitable nature and green space access for children in places where they live, play, and learn.
I am a pediatrician, have served in the Seattle Children’s Hospital for 27 years. I also volunteered for the Sierra Club ICO (Inner City Outings, now called Inspiring Connections Outdoors). […]
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Plan for the Public’s Parks
Posted on May 23, 2025First, thank you for the Park’s efforts to engage the public about what they want in their parks and to create a solid PROS Plan. I have participated in the Park’s public meetings and surveys to gather my input, and I commend the Park department for providing these opportunities.
The problem is that all this public input isn’t well reflected in the actual Plan, except as appendices. […]
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Kitsap Heritage Park Trails
Posted on May 23, 2025In the Draft 2025 PROS Update that you are considering, the Kitsap County Parks Department is proposing significant changes in the way it manages our parks. The new plan emphasizes active recreation and sports at the expense of natural recreation such as walking, hiking, observing native plants and wildlife, and quiet enjoyment. In my opinion, the proposed PROS Update reveals a serious lack of vision on the part of the Parks Department. […]