Manette Park Improvement Project



The Manette Playfield has fallen into a state of disrepair. Our outdated playground equipment no longer has replaceable parts. When a piece breaks it is simply removed, leaving a gap from one side to the other. After several well attended community master planning sessions, the Bremerton Parks & Recreation department has come up with a concept plan to recreate our park so it is a place that inspires children and families to get outside, build community, and improve the health of our neighborhood including environmental design elements summarized here. 

BREAKING NEWS!  BREMERTON PARKS FOUNDATION GIVES MATCHING GRANT TO MANETTE PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (MPIP) DURING LAST MONTH OF CAPITAL FUND DRIVE!

The Bremerton Parks Foundation (BPF) award of a matching grant will double the value of donations during April 2017, the last month of the Manette Park grass roots campaign.
For every dollar raised and deposited with the Kitsap Community Foundation BPF will match up to a maximum of $6,500.00.  Currently, the amount of money raised is $67,000.00.  If you have been waiting to see more bang for your buck, the time to donate is NOW !  

Remember, this funding drive ends May 5, 2017.  If we don’t reach our $75,000.00 goal, we will not qualify for the $750,000 in matching grants from the State of Washington, or the $180,000.00 commitment from the City of Bremerton.

WE CANNOT DO THIS WITHOUT YOU!    CLICK THE DONATE BUTTON BELOW!

The redesign of the park will include: 

  • Envronmental Design
  • A multi-sport court for tennis, pickle ball and basketball.
  • Expanded upper level and upper lawn area.
  • A four table picnic shelter with seating overlook. 
  • Expanded children’s play area with age group separation.
  • Perimeter walking path (.29 miles) with accessible ramps and steps.
  • The soccer field with new under drainage, lights and spectator seating.
  • Improved restroom and drinking fountain. 
  • New fencing and accessible off-street parking. 
  • ADA parking access.

Costs / Fundraising:
The estimated cost of the Manette Play Field redevelopment is $1.4 Million. We are actively seeking several competitive grants offered by the State as well as a National grant to fund this project. Community support is a vital piece of the grant selection process. We need to raise $75,000 of seed money to meet the grant criteria. 
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​With your generous gift the Manette Playfield will be a place that brings the community together while being a safe and fun place to play!

​Or click on the donate page below for more information on how to contribute to this project.  

You can also buy a brick with your name on it!  See Donate page for more info!