Parks & Recreation

Click here for the current Parks and Recreation Class and Activity Guide, including sports leagues.

A guide to city parks and trails within the City of Poulsbo. Click here for a map and park descriptions.

Click here to see city owned facilities to rent, including Muriel Iverson Williams Waterfront Park gazebo, picnic shelters at Raab Park and Nelson Park, and rooms at the Recreation Center.

Click here for information about reserving space to advertise a community event or celebration at one of two signboard sites in Poulsbo.

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Parks and Recreation Department is to enrich the quality of life by serving the community’s needs for quality and affordable educational and recreational programs, parks and services to all residents and visitors.

VISION STATEMENT

It is the vision of the Poulsbo Parks and Recreation Department to be the heart of a healthy community through sustainable, safe, and diverse programs and open spaces, where all residents and visitors feel inspired to live, play, learn, and thrive.

CORE VALUES

Community Enrichment

We value our community and are committed to providing parks and programs that inspire, educate, and enhance the overall quality of life for our residents and visitors. Through personal interaction and social media, we will engage our community to ensure transparency, accountability, and collaboration.

Inclusiveness & Equity

We value inclusive parks and recreation programs. We respect and honor the diversity of people, ideas, and cultures. We welcome all residents and visitors regardless of age, ability, race, ethnicity, or income level by offering accessible parks and affordable programs.

Health & Wellness

We value the health and well-being of all who visit our parks and participate in our recreation programs. We will strive to maintain the highest quality of standards of safety, function, and beauty, to create a secure environment for all to enjoy.

Stewardship & Sustainability

We value our role as the guardians of the community’s open spaces and are dedicated to responsibly managing and caring for our natural, cultural, and physical resources for current and future generations.

Event sponsorships are needed for: Viking Fest Road Race, Summer Nights at the Bay Concerts, and the Halloween Spooktacular Preschool Party.

• To sign up for our monthly Parks and Recreation Newsletter, email us at  EMAIL

• We have a NEW quarterly Poulsbo Senior Connections Newsletter!
  • Click HERE to view a flipbook of the Summer 2026 Poulsbo Senior Connections Newsletter.

Interested in teaching a class through Poulsbo Parks and Recreation?

We know that there are many talented people in the community who might be interested in teaching classes through Poulsbo Parks and Recreation.  You don’t need to be a certified teacher, but do need to have the interest and desire to teach others.  Whether it be a foreign language, arts & crafts class, gardening, cooking or youth program, we’d like to hear from you!  Please fill out the course proposal form and e-mail it to EMAIL, or mail it in to the address on the form, and one of the recreation programmers will get in touch with you. For more information on how teaching a program through us might work, click HERE.

Interested in working for Poulsbo Parks and Recreation?

Poulsbo Parks and Recreation has opportunities for instructors and assistant instructors for programs, as well as recreation aides for monitoring gyms, basketball and volleyball referees, and on-call administrative support staff at our front desk. If you are interested in applying, please visit our Job Opportunities page.