The Waypointof Bainbridge Island

More About The WaypointNearly two years of effort on the part of over 50 volunteers in cooperation with three governmental agencies will culminate this fall in the dedication of The Waypoint. Located at the corner of Winslow Way and Highway 305 at the former Unocal gas station site, on property co-owned by the City of Bainbridge Island and Kitsap Transit, The Waypoint will be a welcoming first impression for Island visitors and a welcome home to returning residents reflecting the elemental character, history and sense of place that is Bainbridge Island.Designed by architect John Paul Jones and built by PHC Construction, the project is budgeted at $380,000. The Rotary Club of Bainbridge Island has helped to launch the fundraising campaign with a lead matching gift of $80,000. Additional major donation opportunities are available through sponsorship of several site components; historical markers, benches, stone walls and a beach glass compass rose and mosaic beach glass tiles.Volunteers have already provided hours of assistance in design, planning, permitting, environmental and legal review. Also active in the project are the Bainbridge Island Historical Society, Chamber of Commerce, Arts and Humanities Council and Downtown Association. Upon completion, The Waypoint will be maintained and operated by the Bainbridge Island Metro Park and Recreation District.

Citizen’s Task Force Mission Statement :

To transform the old UNOCAL property site into a viable, beautiful “Gateway” to Bainbridge Island and the Kitsap Penninsula.