Outdoor Access for All

The Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office has provided $60,000 to the city of Port Orchard for the Blackjack Creek Wilderness Trail project.

The city plans to build a trail head near the mouth of Blackjack Creek, two ADA-accessible viewpoints, and a hiking trail along the eastern bank of the creek to a connection with Givens Center. In a press release, the city said that many of the elements will be modeled after the fish friendly and environmentally sensitive project conducted at Poulsbo's successful Fish Park. Blackjack Creek, it notes, is a "treasured" salmon stream.