VISIT: 3 Outdoor Spots Locals Love in Bremerton

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Sep 22

Written By Serotonin Creative

Explore the best outdoor spots in and around Bremerton, wa!

Bremerton brings the outdoor adventure vibes with tons of parks, boat launches, picnic areas & lakes that locals love. here are just 3 awesome options for an outdoor adventure…

evergreen rotary park

1500 Park Ave, Bremerton, WA 98337

Evergreen is a park that has a little of everything and is truly a place where there is something for everyone. Wide expanses of grass to run, play catch, toss a frisbee, picnic or just relax. A boat launch and water access. Tall evergreen trees offer shade and beauty. A giant playground gives kids something to climb and scamper on, several covered picnic areas are available to reserve and are perfect for get-togethers. Evergreen is snuggled in a quiet neighborhood on the bands of the water making this sometimes bustling park always feel peaceful. If you get hungry, across the way Evergreen Pizza Co serves up crazy good pizza, grab some ‘zaw to go, and find your spot on the grass!

elandan gardens

3050 WA-16, Bremerton, WA 98312

Elandan Gardens is an oasis of peace and beauty hidden in plain sight. Pull off HWY 16 just before Gorst and transport into a landscape that is also an art form. Elandan is home to an impressive Bonsai collection featuring a tree over 1000 years old! For a small fee visitors can wander this carefully tended private collection of ancient trees. Elandan Gardens is also the studio site for sculptor Will Robinson. Their gallery and gift shop are FILLED with treasures. Take an hour to visit one of Kitsap’s most impressive gardens and gift shops!

the boat shed

101 Shore Drive Bremerton, Wa, 98310

What can we say about The Boat Shed that hasn’t already been said? The northwest food is always delicious, the views of the water and the Manette Bridge are sublime. The staff is awesome and dining on the dock is a warm weather tradition for any locals who enjoy the finer things in life! Nothing beats a pint of PNW craft beer and some steamers on a summer day and The Boat Shed is the second best place if you don’t have your own beach for a clam bake!

Great Places to Eat

You need to eat between Bremerton adventures and You can’t go wrong with any of these recommendations.

Axe & Arrow Gastropub
El Balcon
The Toad House Pizza Pub

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