Overview
Fort Ward State Park is a 137-acre marine park with 4,300 feet of saltwater shoreline on Rich Passage. Many of the structures in the park reflect the historic military significance of the area, but the park is well developed for day use. There is an underwater park for scuba divers, a two-lane boat ramp and a long, beautiful beach along Rich Passage.

Hours
Summer: 8 a.m. to dusk.

Winter: 8 a.m. to dusk; upper day-use area closed Oct 18, reopens April 8.

Facilities
There are 16 unsheltered picnic tables, available first-come, first-served. The upper picnic area is accessible by automobile. The lower picnic area (along Rich Passage) is accessible by foot only.

The park has one water trails campsite available only to those arriving by human-powered watercraft. The campsite is first-come, first-served.

Activities
Boating, diving, fishing, water skiing, crabbing, beachcombing, bird watching, sailboarding and wildlife viewing.

Directions
Located on the southwest side of Bainbridge Island, along Rich Passage.

From Hwy. 305: Turn west on High School Rd. Travel to T-intersection (approximately three miles), and turn left onto Fletcher Bay Rd. Continue on Fletcher Bay Rd. to T-intersection, then turn right. This takes you past Linnwood Center. Continue to Y-intersection. Veer right to go to the Fort Ward boat ramp, or veer left to find park entrance and upper picnic area. To get to park entrance, continue on left fork to Country Club Rd., and turn right. Turn right again on Fort Ward Rd. Park entrance is on right. (NOTE: The route is well signed from High School Rd.)

Information Courtesy Of Washington State Parks