Local Skateparks, Dirt Bike Trails, and Climbing Adventures

Are you an outdoor enthusiast, or do you know someone who loves skateparks and bike trails? Maybe rock climbing is your favorite hobby. Whatever the case may be, Kitsap County has great options. Check out the list below to get started.

Local Skateparks

Kingston’s skatepark is within walking distance from downtown and the ferries. The Billie Johnson Skate Park is 1 acre in size and is right next to the Village Green Community Center. Further south, the Silverdale Rotary Gateway Park also has a skating area. Located off one of the main roads in Silverdale, it’s easily accessible and the 12-acre park offers walking trails and a dog park as well.

Port Orchard is also home to a large skatepark and dirt BMX track. South Kitsap Regional Park offers a deluxe space for riders set against the backdrop of the park’s forest. You can check out more of the features from the designers, New Line Skateparks, here.

If your city doesn’t have an extensive skatepark yet, don’t worry. Plans are also in the works for more in Kitsap County. Just across the water, Bainbridge Island Parks & Trails Foundation has partnered with Gridline Skateparks of Seattle to expand their current skate bowl into an urban skate park and pump track for the city. Fundraising efforts are underway, and the plans for the new Strawberry Hill Skatepark are impressive.

The Poulsbo Skatepark Coalition is also working with City of Poulsbo Parks and Recreation Department to create a state-of-the-art community skatepark. The old wooden skatepark at Frank Raab Park was dismantled in spring of 2024. Currently, fundraising efforts are underway throughout 2026. You can follow their Facebook page to donate and track the progress of the project.

Dirt Bike and Mountain Bike Trails

Whether you have a dirt bike or mountain bike, Kitsap County has beautiful sites to explore. Tahuya State Forest is a large outdoor playground that spans parts of Kitsap and Mason County. The Elfendahl Pass Staging Area is the main access trail for motorized and non-motorized recreationists. The nearby Mission Creek Upper trail is also a popular ride for mountain bikes and dirt bikes.

In addition, Port Gamble is home to many mountain biking opportunities. The Port Gamble Forest Heritage Park is home to a Mountain Bike Ride Park which includes exciting jump trails. The local bike shop, Infinity Cyclery, often hosts events and clinics for riders to enjoy the space together.

Also, while Poulsbo continues to work on expanding their skatepark, the good news is their new pump track is now open. All ages and skill levels are welcome to enjoy the area on non-motorized bikes, such as BMX or mountain bikes. Operated by the Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance, this local organization is another great resource to find more trails and events for the mountain biking community.

Climbing Adventures

If climbing is more your scene, you’re in luck: there are two nearby climbing gyms in Bremerton and Bainbridge Island. Insight Climbing & Movement offers classes, memberships and events. There are even summer camps and “Kids’ Night Out” events as a part of their youth programming. Even if you’ve never climbed before, they encourage interested people to come check it out.

If you enjoy climbing outdoors, Eagle Rock (a.k.a. School Rock) in nearby Green Mountain, offers the ability to climb and rappel. However, outdoor climbing and bouldering is slightly limited in Kitsap County. To expand your rock-climbing adventures and make a trip out of it, check out Mountain Project, a website and free app. You’ll see crowdsourced climbs listed in Washington (and around the world).

Kitsap is home to all kinds of invigorating activities for all ages and skill levels. To learn about other fun things to do, view our Kitsap County Events Guide.