Friends At Manchester State Park

12/04/2020

Fall lessons focus on autumnal cycles and lesson themes are aligned with local and regional celebrations of our state's diverse natural resources. We want to hear from you! Please provide your feedback on the Wild Washington lessons using this short survey.

04/21/2020

Today is the Kitsap Great Give! If you love Manchester State Park, please consider making a contribution! Our timing is not ideal, I know. Medical causes are going to do well this year I'm sure. And rightly so! Even a small donation to our growing FAM will help, though. I know I've never appreciated the park quite as much as I do right now. I can't wait for it to reopen! Thanks, friends!

The Kitsap Great Give, April 21, is a 24-hour, online giving event organized by the Kitsap Community Foundation to grow philanthropy in Kitsap County and surrounding areas. Kitsap Community Foundation is thankful for the assistance of our Presenting Partner, the United Way of Kitsap County, in creat...

11/10/2019

Buildings etched by history overlook Rich Passage

06/22/2019

We had another fantastic Yoga in the Park event! Thank you to everyone who came out to move in the fresh air! And a huge thank you to Beckie from Life Keys Energy for helping us all breath, move, and connect! I can't wait to repeat this event!

06/03/2019

June 8 & 9 are both free days at Washington State Parks this month, when visitors will not need a Discover Pass.

04/30/2019

Thank you to everyone who came out and supported our fun weekend events! And a huge thank you to Beckie from Life Keys Yoga for leading a fantastic waterfront yoga class! It was a beautiful weekend in a beautiful community! I can't wait to see you all at our upcoming events! We have more guided walks & more yoga in our future!

04/24/2019

Come explore the beach this summer with these FREE beach walks.

Do you love going to the ? Check out our FREE beach exploration summer schedule! Join trained beach naturalists out on beaches across Kitsap County (and beyond) to learn more about the creatures that call the zone home. All ages are welcome.

These explorations are brought to you by: SEA Discovery Center, Washington Sea Grant, Harbor WildWatch, and WSU Kitsap County Extension

04/24/2019

DID YOU KNOW?
Battery Mitchell never was armed, but it was designed to have Mitchell was designed to house 2-3” rapid fire guns called the M1903 (similarly to what is pictured). They were mounted on Babette carriages. The shells weight were 15lbs! Find out more by joining us this Saturday at 2 p.m. for a Historical Walking Tour of the Battery!

04/22/2019

State parks are free Monday in recognition of Earth Day.