Thre is nothing more interesting than seeing photos of an area you may live in or are thinking of living in. Below you will find some photos that I took at the most popular park in Bremerton, Evergreen Park. If you would like to read the information or watch a video you can click the links which will open in a new window so you can really capture the newest area attraction - Evergreen Park

Bremerton Attractions | Hyper Local Video | Evergreen Park

Evergreen Rotary Park - 1400 Park Avenue Bremerton - Evergreen District

• 10 acre
• 1,900 feet of shoreline
• 1 group shelter
• 6 shelters
• 39 picnic tables
• 4 BBQs
• 2 half-court basketball
• Boat launches
• Sand volleyball court
• 75 parking spaces

Evergreen Park is the city's premier park with the highest use rates. The location is just amazing. I love just walking the trails and being able to just sit and watch people, birds and weather.

If you need a place for a family picnic this is the place. There are 5 shelters and 39 picnic tables. The park encompasses 10 acres and had 1900 feet of shoreline. And can you believe - A boat launch!

If you want to BBQ there are 4 located at Evergreen Park. If you want to have some games you could arrange to have a volleyball tourney with friends on the sand volleyball court. Or just shoot some hoops with your kiddos at the 2 ½ court basketball courts.

For the younger kids there is a huge play area with lots of climbing and imagination equipment. Plenty of parking (75 spaces) and if you need you can reserve a shelter by calling the Bremerton Park and Recreation department at (360) 473-5305.

Finally, we hit the news. Below is the video from KCPQ and under that is the article I wrote in June when the report was released.

 

I love Google Alerts! It is amazing what you can find out by setting up your key phrases targeted to your market area. This evening this US News & World Report article came through. This is an exciting piece of news. Of course it doesn't surprise me, we are an unique area.

We are insulated somewhat from the tough economic times because of the huge military presence. We have two large Navy bases here - Naval Base Kitsap Bremerton and Naval Base Kitsap Bangor, along with Puget Sound Naval Shipyard (PSNS) and Naval Hospital Bremerton. These are steady paychecks that help our local economy. Read the article for more facts on our local economy and real estate market. If you are looking to invest in real estate Bremerton - Silverdale just might be a place to look at.

The Top 10 Housing Markets for the Next 10 Years

Home prices in these 10 cities will appreciate handsomely over the next decade

1. Bremerton-Silverdale, Wash.: 5.22 percent
2. Glens Falls, N.Y: 4.71 percent
3. Fort Collins-Loveland, Colo.: 4.06 percent
4. Corvallis, Ore.: 3.95 percent
5. Anchorage, Alaska: 3.8 percent
6. Duluth, Minn.: 3.74 percent
7. Sandusky, Ohio: 3.66 percent
8. Santa Fe, N.M: 3.57 percent
9. Pittsfield, Mass.: 3.51 percent
10. Decatur, Ill.: 3.44 percent

The dates are released!  It's almost Market Time!!

Bremerton Farmers Market's schedule has been released for 2009. Every Thursday, starting on May 14^th and continuing through October at 3:00pm until 8:00pm(one hour earlier this year!) across from Evergreen Park in the Seaside Church's parking lot you can find farmers, unique food sellers and high quality arts. 

Farmer's Markets can be such a great way to meet others in your community while sharing a passion for organic gardening, beaded jewelry making, compost tweaking and several other homemade type products.

 

See you on Thursdays!!!

Bremerton WA :: Farmer's Market from Jo Soss on Vimeo.

Are you looking for some free Wi-Fi to have with your cup of joe? There's a new spot in town where you can enjoy espresso, lunch, dinner and yes free Wi-Fi right across the street from Evergreen Park! The Second Park Lounge & Cafe' opened a few weeks ago conveniently located just across from Evergreen Park, at 1223 McKenzie Street. Do you know where the Bremerton Farmer's Market is held? If you do then you know where Second park Lounge & Cafe' is - it's right next door.

A couple of weeks ago my friend Roberta Anderson and I met for lunch at Second Park to try the place out. I can say the service was excellent and with the awesome weather we were able to dine out doors! What a gorgeous setting they have there. The cafe' is currently open seven days a week at seven am. You can call ahead with your order if you would like.

Second Park is operated by Robert Gray who has an amazing vision for this new "hot spot". Currently you can enjoy awesome food, your favorite coffee or a glass of wine. There is also a classy lounge upstairs, where you can meet your friends for a relaxing evening. The possibilities are many for this new spot and with the expansion of the Bremerton Boardwalk connection to Evergreen Park in the near feature Second Park Lounge & Cafe' will be a destination for anyone on the Boardwalk.

A few items from the menu:

• Pizzas: Four Cheese, Pepperoni, Specialty Pizza (this one is loaded!)
• Wraps: Southwest Turkey Wrap, Cajun Wrap (mmm w/Frank's hot sauce)
• Pastas: Tortellini, Creamy Alfredo, Spaghetti, Ravioli, Lasagna and Mac & Cheese! (these come with soup or salad and bread - (all $10.99 and under!)
• Salads: Caesar, House, Chef, Cobb (this was good!), Cream pasta
• Soups: French Onion, Chili, Split Pea, Calm Chowder, Italian Jambalaya (that sounds interesting)

Of course there are several cold and hot sandwiches and even an Appetizer menu. There are always some pastries and a variety of desserts!