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January
February
March
Leprechaun Stash Geocache!
March 12-19, daily, dawn to dusk
Austurbruin Park, 1699 NE Curt Rudolph Road
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April
May
May 21st is Armed Forces Day
To celebrate and thank our local service members, we are hiding a geocache in American Legion Park May 14-22.
Follow these opens in a new windowHometown Heroes Geocache Instructionsopens PDF file and enjoy the thrill of the hunt. When you find the cache, take a small reward and leave a note in our log to record your success!
- What is Geocaching? Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS-enabled devices, like your smartphone. Participants navigate to a specific set of GPS coordinates and then attempt to find the geocache (container) hidden at that location.
- How do I do it? There is an official Geocaching website that has free basic functions, but Poulsbo Parks and Recreation has created our own geocache using the free mapping app opens in a new windowCalTopo. To get started on your find, follow the steps outlined in our opens in a new windowHometown Heroes Geocache Instructionsopens PDF file
Viking Fest Road Race
Viking Fest and the Viking Fest Road Race is back this year! Save the dates:
– Viking Fest, Fri, May 20-Sun, May 22, Williams Waterfront Park.
– Viking Fest Road Race, Sat, May 21. 1-mile, 5-mile, and Kids Dash.
Registration for the Road Race is online-only, click on the Viking Helmet image above to register and for race information!
NOTE: Race times have changed this year!
10:00 a.m. – 5 mile race: Starts at 6th & Harrison
10:05 a.m. – 1 mile race: Starts at 6th & Eliason
11:15 a.m. – Kids Dashes: Starts at the Finish Line, in downtown Poulsbo on Front Street SE.
25 yard: Ages 4-5
50 yard: Ages 6-8
100 yard: Ages 9-10
11:45 a.m. – Awards ceremony
Register Here: https://vikingfest.enmotive.com/events/2022-viking-fest-road-race
June
National Trail Day
- Let’s take a hike: Two locations for maximum fun! Visit Poulsbo’s Fish Park and/or Poulsbo’s Raab Park from 10am-12pm on Saturday, June 4 to learn about trails and urban pathways in Poulsbo
- This is a FREE EVENT
- Fun Kids Activities are available
- Learn Leave No Trace Principles
- Pick up newly published trail maps for suggestions to get out and enjoy Poulsbo’s trails and urban pathways, visit with park stewards, and more
- Take the National Trails Day Pledge
- opens in a new window“In honor of #NationalTrails Day, I’ll leave the trial and the outdoor community better than I found it.”
- Take the pledge and you’ll be entered to win premium outdoor gear prize packages.
July - Parks and recreation month!
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Park and Rec Summer Fun Geocache – all july long
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To celebrate all the Summer Fun that can be enjoyed in our programs and outdoor spaces, we have hid two separate geocaches in Poulsbo’s Fish and Forest Rock Hills parks. Follow the instructions below and enjoy the thrill of the hunt. When you find the cache, take a small reward and leave a note in ourlog to record your success! For this geocache adventure, there is no need to leave anything in return.
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Poulsbo picnic 2022: Picnic Basket Giveaway – all july long
Come take part in our Picnic Basket Giveaway! Post a picture of a picnic while you’re at one of our Poulsbo Parks! Just Tag opens in a new window@PoulsboParksRec and Hashtag your picture with opens in a new window#PoulsboPicnic2022 to enter! The Winner of a Picnic Basket provided by Poulsbo Parks and Recreation is announced at our last concert on August 16th!
Summer Nights at the Bay
Tuesday evenings @ Williams Waterfront Park
FREE Kid’s Gardening Mondays at Raab Park Garden
June 27-August 1st on Mondays from 10:00-12:00
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August
Summer Nights at the Bay
Tuesday evenings @ Williams Waterfront Park
Poulsbo picnic 2022: Picnic Basket GiveawaY
Come take part in our Picnic Basket Giveaway! Post a picture of a picnic while you’re at one of our Poulsbo Parks! Just Tag opens in a new window@PoulsboParksRec and Hashtag your picture with opens in a new window#PoulsboPicnic2022 to enter! The Winner of a Picnic Basket provided by Poulsbo Parks and Recreation is announced at our last concert on August 16th!
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