PORT GAMBLE HERITAGE PARK

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1 PORT GAMBLE HERITAGE PARK

2 PARTNERS A Kitsap County Project with non-profit partners: Kitsap County Parks Foundation, administered by Kitsap Community Foundation Visit Kitsap Peninsula Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance Stewardship Groups: Kitsap Audubon West Sound Chapter of EMBA Great Peninsula Conservancy

3 VISION The Port Gamble Forest Heritage Park is a regional park treasured by outdoor recreationalists and eco-tourists for its first-class recreation opportunities and its ecologically diverse forest and shoreline. In addition to benefitting the environment, wildlife, and Park users, the Park attracts regional visitors and brings economic development to the County.

4 THE PARK

5 THE PARK Size 3,500 Acres 1.4 miles of shoreline 4 miles long north to south Larger than all but 10 Washington State Parks 6 times larger than Seattle s Discovery Park 25 times larger than Illahee State Park

6 THE PARK Current Attractions and Amenities 65 miles of trails for use by hikers, runners, bikers, and equestrian Part of Kitsap Peninsula Water Trail System, only WA member of National Water Trails System Diverse ecology including saltwater shoreline, upland forests, freshwater lakes, and wetlands Abuts Port Gamble, a National Historic Landmark

7 Comparable Parks THE PARK Deception Pass State Park (3,800 acres), with 2.6 million+ visitors in 2015 Moran State Park (5,000 acres), with 800,000+ visitors in 2015 Fort Flagler State Park (1,500 acres), with 850,000+ visitors in 2015

8 PARK USE Current Estimate of at least 30,000 users annually Annually hosts multiple mountain bike and running events and races

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13 PARK USE Potential Duthie Hill Ride Park Generated 75,000 visitors during first year of operation. Port Gamble Townsite: Over 60,000 visitors annually Top wedding destination in Kitsap Countyhosted 84 weddings & 72 private events in different private businesses including 3 restaurants, Olympic Outdoor center (rents & sells kayaks and bicycles), the Historic General Store, Port Gamble Museum and Port Gamble Theatre SR 104: Average Daily Trips 5,600 1 mile from Hood Canal Bridge/SR 3 19,000 Average Daily Trips A gateway to Olympic National Park (3.4 million annual visitors)

14 OPPORTUNITY

15 Trails and Day Use OPPORTUNITY 1 Ride Park and STO built Shoreline and upland trails improved & integrated with ride park and STO Outdoor education and venue for special events Recreational focus encouraging regional and local visitation Preservation ethic well established $21 to $23 million

16 Camp and Play OPPORTUNITY 2 Opportunity 1 plus the following Expanded recreation ride park, equestrian, park amenities Overnight facilities ranging from camping, yurts, cabins Increased visitor attraction Preservation ethic maintained with moderate increase in development $24 to $30 million

17 Signature Destination OPPORTUNITY 3 Opportunity 2 plus the following Expand overnight facility options to include: o destination resort o lodging o conference o dining Puget Sound vacation market Preservation/protection effort more intentional in response to increased visitation $60 to $85 million

18 Eco-Destination OPPORTUNITY 4 Opportunity 2 plus the following Exclusive environmental focus for camping and signature destination facilities Includes environmental learning/research center Domestic and international market Preservation/protection effort more intentional in response to increased visitation & branding $70 to $100 million

19 Vision/Program MASTER PLAN PROCESS VISION STATEMENT The Port Gamble Forest Heritage Park is a regional park treasured by outdoor recreationalists and eco-tourists for its first-class recreation opportunities and its ecologically diverse forest and shoreline. In addition to benefitting the environment, wildlife, and Park users, the Park attracts regional visitors and brings economic development to the County.

20 MASTER PLAN PROCESS Vision/Program Site Inventory/Analysis

21 MASTER PLAN PROCESS Vision/Program Site Inventory/Analysis Feasibility Study Program Themes Opportunities Market Niche Operating Sustainability Environmental Benefits Economic & Community Benefits Capital Funding Estimated Cost

22 MASTER PLAN PROCESS Vision/Program Site Inventory/Analysis Feasibility Study Concept Alternatives

23 MASTER PLAN PROCESS Vision/Program Site Inventory/Analysis Feasibility Study Concept Alternatives Preferred Plan cape disappointment state park

24 MASTER PLAN PROCESS Vision/Program Site Inventory/Analysis Feasibility Study Concept Alternatives Preferred Plan Implementation Plan Financing Strategies Phasing Schedule Permits Final Design Construction

25 MASTER PLAN PROCESS Vision/Program Site Inventory/Analysis Feasibility Study Concept Alternatives Preferred Plan Implementation Plan Public Outreach

26 MASTER PLAN PROCESS Vision/Program Site Inventory/Analysis Feasibility Study Concept Alternatives Preferred Plan Implementation Plan Public Outreach Stewardship Plan

27 PROPOSAL Two-Prong Request for PFD: 1. Provide funding to start building MTB ride park next year. Ride park plan is complete. Ready for design/build. 2. Provide funding for master plan development for entire park that will include market feasibility and economic impact study to determine which opportunities to pursue in addition to ride park.

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