Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District

What Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District does

The Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District is a Washington State special purpose municipal district established in 1965 that provides public parks, recreation facilities, and programs to residents of Bainbridge Island in Kitsap County, Washington. The district manages 165 acres of active park land, 1,353 acres of natural areas, and 52 miles of recreational trails across 69 facilities. Core assets include the Bainbridge Island Recreation Center (BIRC), a 53,000+ square-foot indoor facility with fitness equipment, four indoor tennis courts, Pilates studios, gymnasium, and a seasonal outdoor pool; Fay Bainbridge Park, a 17-acre marine campground with 1,420 feet of saltwater shoreline; aquatics programs; and cultural installations including the Pia the Peacekeeper troll sculpture. The organization employs approximately 21 staff and operates adaptive recreation, gymnastics, tennis, fitness, personal training, camps, after-school programs, and outdoor gear rental (Gearbank) services.

The district is funded primarily through property taxes levied on Bainbridge Island residents, supplemented by subscription-based recreation memberships, per-program registration fees, and one-time facility/campsite rentals. Pricing is structured with tiered memberships (Fitness, Tennis & Fitness, Premium) with resident discounts versus non-resident rates, alongside punch passes, daily admissions, and unit pricing for campsites ($25–$105/night). Customer segments include Bainbridge Island residents (primary), recreation center members, and individuals with disabilities accessing adaptive programming. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through owned facilities, the ACTIVENet online registration platform, mobile app, and phone registration. Partnerships with Helpline House, Bainbridge Island Land Trust, Fire Department, Washington State DNR, and foundations (Scan Design Foundation, Paul G. Allen Family Foundation) extend service delivery and fund capital initiatives. The district operates as a single governmental entity with no subsidiaries and no private equity or venture capital backing.

Name

Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District

Legal name

Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District

Website

https://biparks.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District is a Washington State municipal district that manages public parks, trails, and recreation facilities serving Bainbridge Island residents through tax-funded operations and user-fee programs.

Ownership category

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Product category

Public Parks and Recreation Services

NAICS

RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (72121), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Campgrounds (721211), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (7212), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219), Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Parks, Recreation & Protected Areas Administration (BPAIAMAH)

Keywords

• Public parks management
• Recreation programming
• Community fitness services
• Aquatic programs
• Adaptive recreation

Headquarters

HQ city

Bainbridge Island, Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tax Revenue: Public district funded primarily through property taxes from Bainbridge Island residents. Annual budget allocation for park maintenance, programming, and capital improvements.
2. Recreation Memberships and Fees: Monthly and annual membership fees for the Bainbridge Island Recreation Center (BIRC), aquatics center, and tennis facilities. Additional per-class and per-program fees for recreational activities.
3. Facility and Campsite Rentals: Revenue from renting campsites (tent, RV, cabin sites) at Fay Bainbridge Park, picnic shelters, sports facilities, and pool/facility rentals.
4. Program Registration Fees: Fees for recreation programs including camps, after-school activities, fitness classes, sports leagues, and specialized recreation programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District is a Washington State special purpose municipal district that manages 165 acres of active park land, 1,353 acres of natural areas, 52 miles of trails, and 69 facilities for Bainbridge Island residents. It operates the Bainbridge Island Recreation Center (BIRC), Fay Bainbridge Park Campground, aquatics facilities, and provides year-round fitness, sports, gymnastics, tennis, camps, after-school, and adaptive recreation programming for all ages and abilities.

Product overview

Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District operates as a comprehensive parks and recreation system offering diverse recreational facilities and programs. The portfolio includes the Parks & Trails System (165 acres of active park land, 1,353 acres of natural areas, 52 miles of trails), Fay Bainbridge Park Campground, the Bainbridge Island Recreation Center (BIRC) with over 53,000 sq ft of indoor space, Aquatics facilities, Dog Parks, Adaptive & Specialized Recreation, Gearbank outdoor rentals, Tennis Programs, Gymnastics Programs, and Camps & After-School Programs. The district also hosts Pia the Peacekeeper, a public art installation. Programs span fitness, sports, arts, outdoor activities, and specialized services for individuals with disabilities, with facilities operated across multiple locations including Battle Point Park, Transmitter Building, and Bainbridge High School.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bainbridge Island Recreation Center (BIRC): A 53,000+ square foot indoor recreation facility offering fitness equipment, group exercise classes, tennis courts, racquet sports, Pilates reformer studios, gymnasium, and seasonal outdoor pool.
• BISC
• BAM
• Pia the Peacekeeper

Products and services

• Parks & Trails System

Quantifiable outcome

• 165 acres of active park land, 1,353 acres of natural areas, and 52 miles of recreational trails
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Scan Design FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 August 2023Primary sponsor and visionary force behind the Pia the Peacekeeper troll sculpture project. Focused on fostering Danish-American relations through environmental sustainability. Led the initiative to bring Thomas Dambo's troll sculpture to Bainbridge Island.
• Thomas DambocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 August 2023Copenhagen-based artist who created Pia the Peacekeeper troll sculpture. World's leading recycle artist known for troll sculptures worldwide, including the Northwest Trolls: Way of the Bird King series.
• Bainbridge Island Fire DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead agency for prescribed fire operations at Hilltop meadow. Partnership for ongoing meadow health, habitat restoration, and wildfire resilience efforts.
• Bainbridge Island Land TrustminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner in prescribed fire operations and habitat restoration efforts at Hilltop.
• Washington State Department of Natural ResourcesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partner in prescribed fire project. Project supported by a grant from Washington State DNR.
• Helpline HousecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal nonprofit partner for financial assistance distribution. Park District allots funds annually to Helpline House which evaluates cases and distributes assistance to individuals and families for recreation program participation.
• Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (Developmental Disabilities Administration)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency providing IFS Basic Plus or Core Waivers for individuals requiring services to remain in family home. Park District participates in waiver programs for adaptive recreation.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Issaquah Parks & Recreation: Municipal parks and recreation department in the Puget Sound region offering similar recreation programming, parks, and trails management for a comparable suburban community.

Broad incumbents

• King County Parks and Recreation Division: Regional parks division serving greater King County with extensive natural areas, trails, and campgrounds. Overlaps with BIMPRD's natural resource management and trail programming mission.
• Seattle Parks and Recreation: Large municipal parks and recreation department serving Seattle residents with parks, pools, recreation centers, and programs. Operates the same public-sector model as BIMPRD but at city-scale.
• Washington State Parks (Washington DNR): State-level public park system operating campgrounds, trails, and natural areas across Washington. Directly competes with Fay Bainbridge in the marine campground segment and serves similar regional visitors.
• Bellevue Parks & Community Services: Municipal parks department in Bellevue, Washington managing a comparable mix of recreation centers, aquatics, trails, and community programming for an affluent Eastside population.

Direct peers

• Mercer Island Parks & Recreation: Washington municipal parks and recreation department operating an island community's parks, pools, and programs. Comparable scope to BIMPRD as a small affluent-island municipality.
• Metro Parks Tacoma: Independent metropolitan park district in Pierce County, Washington operating parks, recreation centers, pools, and campgrounds. Closest structural analog to BIMPRD as a special purpose district.
• Kitsap County Parks: County-level parks department serving the same Kitsap County region where Bainbridge Island is located. Operates parks, trails, and campgrounds including marine-access sites in the same market.
• Thurston County Parks and Recreation: County parks department in Washington managing trails, parks, and recreational facilities of similar scale to BIMPRD, with comparable programming and conservation mandate.
• PenMet Parks: Special purpose parks and recreation district serving Gig Harbor and the Key Peninsula in Pierce County, Washington. Operates pools, recreation centers, and trails as a small district.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BainbridgeIslandMetroParkAndRecreationDistrict
• Instagraminstagram.com/bi_parks
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bainbridge-island-metro-park-recreation-district

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

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