Eagledale and Port Blakely
Just a short 10-15 minute drive from bustling Winslow, the charming neighborhoods of Eagledale and Port Blakely feel a world away. The area is known for its views as well as its access to parks. And while the waterfront and water view homes along Rockaway Beach Rd. rightfully get a lot of the attention for their stunning vistas of Seattle and Cascades, the winding inland roads and its large pastoral homes and multiacre lots offer an equal beauty. Add to this the proximity to some of the island’s unique attractions along the south shore of Eagle Harbor and it is easy to see why these neighborhoods are so appealing.
Elementary school: Captain Johnston Blakely Elementary
Eagledale and Port Blakely Neighborhood Details
Area Highlights
Eagledale Park
This 6.7-acre park is home of many family activities including a pottery studio and workshop, tennis court, brand new play structure, covered picnic area, and a sand volleyball court. Take a walk to the upper area of the park and you’ll be greeted with views of Mount Rainier as your furry friends play around in the 1-acre off-leash dog area.
Blakely Harbor Park
Located on the northern end of Blakely Harbor, this 40-acre plot was once home to Port Blakely Mill, one of the world’s largest sawmills during its time in the late 1800’s. These days the site is filled with numerous trails nestled at the end of scenic Blakely Harbor with ample space to enjoy the local plant and wildlife as well as the water.
Pritchard Park
Situated along the southern end of Eagle Harbor across from the ferry terminal lies this 50-acre plot. This is a popular site for its varied topography and natural features, most notably its stretch of shoreline. It makes for a wonderful picnic site, a place to walk your dog or a hang out for you and the kids on a hot summer day.
Japanese Exclusion Memorial
Adjacent to Pritchard Park, this thoughtful and gorgeous memorial was built to remember the 227 residents on Bainbridge of Japanese descent who were forced to suddenly leave the island and sent to internment camps during World War II. It is a stunning recognition of our island’s less-glorious past.
