Fay-Bainbridge State Park is located in Kitsap County on the northeast corner of Bainbridge Island three miles off State Highway 305 and six miles west of North Seattle by water.

Acreage

16.84 acres with 1,420 feet of saltwater frontage.

Acquired

The park was acquired in 1944, for $5,000, from Mr. and Mrs. Temple S. Fay.

Historical Background

The park was purchased from the Fay Estate with the stipulation that State Parks maintain the name "Fay". Dr. Fay originally came from the East Coast and taught at the University of Washington. His two children honored their father's desire to make this area a park.

At the park entrance is a display of a bell donated by the Kitsap County Historical Society. This bell was purchased for the community by Port Madison citizens through public subscription to be used as a "town crier" to proclaim important events. Brought from San Francisco about 1883 by Captain Jeremiah Farnham, it was to have been in the school belfry. However, as Port Madison needed to provide a courthouse on short notice, they converted the nearly-finished school and the bell was placed on the old public community hall on mill property. It was later moved to A.R. Lintner's Historical Association, and it was moved to Fay-Bainbridge State Park on March 23, 1953.

Facilities

Campground with 36 campsites (26 with water hookups), day use area with 80 tables, 20 stoves and 4 fire rings; 3 kitchen shelters, 2 comfort stations, playground equipment, 2 mooring buoys, boat launch, a residence and shop.

Of Special Interest

Camping and day use areas have a scenic view of Puget Sound, the Cascade Mountain range, and Seattle metropolitan area.

Activities

Camping, picnicking, beachcombing, hiking, fishing, scuba diving, boating, clamming, and crabbing.