1. The Waypoint
of Bainbridge Island

2. More About The Waypoint
Nearly 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.