Port of Kingston

What Port of Kingston does

Port of Kingston is a public port district established on July 29, 1919, under the Washington State Port District Act of 1911, operating as a municipal corporation headquartered at 25864 Washington Boulevard NE in Kingston, Washington. The district extends from Indianola in the south to Port Gamble in the north, covering the east half of the Kitsap Peninsula on Puget Sound. It is governed by three elected commissioners (Steve Heacock, Chair; Mary McClure, Vice Chair; Laura Gronnvoll, Secretary) and an Executive Director (Greg Englin), with 11-50 employees including seasonal staff.

The Port's core physical infrastructure is a 274-slip marina (now 262 permanent moorage slips, with 54 covered), a 50-slip guest dock plus 86-foot linear side tie, 28 covered kayak/small-boat storage slips with a step-launch system, a two-pump fuel dock offering ethanol-free gasoline and diesel, a 24/7 pump-out station, multi-tiered parking (with T2 Mobile Pay text-to-pay integration), and Mike Wallace Park. Washington State Ferries leases Port land for its Edmonds-Kingston ferry terminal under an arrangement continuous since 1951, and the Port itself operates the 149-passenger Spirit of Kingston fast ferry to downtown Seattle, launched in 2010. No proprietary technology or AI/ML systems are identified; operations rely on standard marina, payment, and public records infrastructure.

Revenue is generated through subscription-style permanent moorage and kayak storage fees, per-night guest/transient moorage, transaction-based fuel sales, pay-as-you-go parking, a recurring ferry terminal land lease to Washington State Ferries, passenger ferry fares, property taxes, and bond issues. Customers include recreational boaters (primary), commercial fishermen (secondary), Kingston-Seattle ferry commuters, and general public visitors who use the park, farmers market, events, and community amenities. The Port has also been actively pursuing expansion via acquisition of marina assets from the Port of Friday Harbor (March 2025), formal district enlargement (November 2025), real property purchase authorization (April 2026), and ongoing grant-funded capital projects supported by CERB and the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office.

Name

Port of Kingston

Legal name

Port of Kingston

Website

https://portofkingston.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Port of Kingston is a public port district in Kingston, Washington, operating a 262-slip marina, guest dock, fuel dock, parking, ferry terminal lease, and the Spirit of Kingston passenger ferry for recreational boaters, ferry commuters, commercial fishermen, and the Kitsap Peninsula community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Kingston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Moorage Fees: Revenue from 262 permanent moorage slips ranging from 24-60 feet, including 54 covered slips. Electricity invoiced at $0.097 per kilowatt-hour.
2. Transient/Guest Moorage: Day use, temporary tie-up, and overnight guest moorage for vessels 20-50 feet plus 86-foot linear side tie.
3. Fuel Sales: Ethanol-free gasoline (87 Octane), diesel fuel, and 2-cycle engine oil sold at fuel dock with two pumps accommodating 4 small boats or 2 large boats.
4. Parking: Parking fees including $12.00 for 12 hours (standard), $15.00 for 12 hours (trucks/trailers), $6.00 for 12 hours (motorcycles), $139.99 monthly permit.
5. Ferry Terminal Land Lease: Washington State Ferries leases land from Port of Kingston for ferry terminal, providing significant recurring revenue. Kitsap Transit Fast Ferry also provides passenger-only service to Seattle.
6. Kayak/Canoe Storage: 28 covered slips for kayaks and small boats 8-24 feet with monthly pricing per rate schedule.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Port of Kingston is a public port district operating a full-service marina on Appletree Cove in Kingston, Washington. It sells permanent and transient moorage slips, fuel dock products, parking, passenger ferry service via the Spirit of Kingston, and manages Mike Wallace Park and related community waterfront facilities. The port also leases land to Washington State Ferries and Kitsap Transit for ferry terminal operations.

Product overview

Port of Kingston operates as a public port district providing waterfront infrastructure and services, not a unified software platform. The core offerings include marina moorage services (permanent slips, guest/transient moorage, kayak storage), fuel dock operations, passenger ferry service, public parking, and community park facilities. The port manages 262 permanent moorage slips plus guest dock facilities, operates the Spirit of Kingston passenger ferry to Seattle, and maintains Mike Wallace Park for community events. Additional services include fuel sales, pump-out facilities, and a community welcome sign.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Permanent Moorage Long-term marina moorage with 262 permanent slips for vessels 24-60 feet (54 covered), including water, electronic key card access, 30/50-amp power, restrooms, showers, laundry, and pump-out stations; for boat owners seeking year-round protected moorage on Puget Sound.
• Guest Moorage
• Kayak & Small Boat Storage Covered slip storage facility with 28 covered slips for kayaks and small boats 8-24 feet in length, with a step launch and retrieval system; monthly pricing per Port rate schedule, no waitlist fee.
• Fuel Dock & Pump-Out Services Fuel dock with two pumps serving up to 4 small boats or 2 large boats at once, offering ethanol-free 87 Octane unleaded ($6.26/gal), diesel ($5.43/gal, $5.93 pump price with 9.2% WA tax), 2-cycle engine oil ($5.99/qt), and ice ($3.50/bag), plus a 24/7 pump-out station.
• Passenger Ferry Service (Spirit of Kingston) Passenger-only ferry service between Kingston and downtown Seattle using the 149-passenger vessel Spirit of Kingston; provides commuter and traveler access to Seattle in partnership with the Kitsap Transit Fast Ferry service.
• Parking Services Multi-tiered parking at the Port lot: $12.00/12 hours standard, $15.00/12 hours trucks/trailers, $6.00/12 hours motorcycles, $3.49/hour short-term, $139.99 monthly permit, plus free 2-hour public parking zones; T2 Mobile Pay text-to-pay supported.
• Mike Wallace Park & Event Facilities Public park with reservable event tent and stage facilities, hosting the weekly Kingston Public Market (Saturdays 10am-3pm, May-October), 4th of July celebration, and other community events, including picnic areas and beach access.
• Ferry Terminal Land Lease Long-term land lease to Washington State Ferries (in place since 1951) for the Kingston ferry terminal at Appletree Cove, providing recurring lease revenue; Kitsap Transit Fast Ferry also provides passenger-only service from the same vicinity.
• Kingston Community Welcome Sign Electronic community message board at the corner of Lindvog Road NE and Highway 104 used to announce public events, nonprofit organization events, and emergency public health and safety messages to the Kingston community.
• Public Records Services Public disclosure request services compliant with the Washington State Public Records Act (RCW 42.56), including records inspection, copying at $0.15/page, and digital scanning, administered by the Port's Public Records Officer.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average boater spending of $85 per boat night in Kingston, contributing approximately $453,000 in economic input

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Kitsap Transit Fast FerrycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Kitsap Transit operates passenger-only fast ferry service between Kingston and downtown Seattle. Port has long-term contract with Kitsap Transit. Approximately 5-minute walk from marina to ferry terminal.
• Washington State FerriescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1951Washington State Ferries leases land from Port of Kingston for ferry terminal at Appletree Cove, continuing since 1951. Provides significant recurring revenue to the Port through land lease arrangements. Car ferry service between Edmonds and Kingston.
• Washington Projects Consultants PLLCcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering and consulting firm engaged for port development projects, marina improvements, and infrastructure planning. Multiple contract amendments and renewals documented in Port resolutions.
• Wenzlau ArchitectsmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitectural services for commercial development and public restroom construction projects. Multiple contract amendments documented in Port resolutions (2023-2024).
• CG EngineeringmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering firm contracted for design and engineering of fire suppression system for Port facilities. Awarded contract December 2023.
• Elmquist Commercial LLCminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCommercial development partner contracted December 2023 for unspecified development services.
• Aspect ConsultingminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGeotechnical services contractor engaged July 2023 for site assessment and analysis.
• Cascadia Law Group PLLCminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLegal services engagement approved February 2026 for legal counsel.
• Village Green Community CenterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner listing - local community center organization promoting waterfront activities and community events in Kingston.
• Greater Kingston Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHosts events at Mike Wallace Park including Kingston Public Market, 4th of July celebration. Collaborative community economic development.
• Stillwaters Environmental CenterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner - environmental education and stewardship organization in Kingston.
• EndurisminorOthersInsurance provider for Port liability and property coverage. Policy renewals approved annually.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/portofkingstonwa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/port-of-kingston

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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