With its stunning view of the Hood Canal and the Olympic Mountains beyond, it also makes a destination unto itself.
That can be said about the 63-acre park as a day use area, or as a place to spend the night.
Kitsap Memorial boasts picnic tables, playground swings, barbecue grills and a grassy lawn to play catch or Frisbee on or fly a kite.
It is open from 8 a.m. until dusk daily the entire year, and also features 1.5 miles of forested trails.
That includes a short walk to the beach area, where you can check out the tide pools, sit and relax -- or get married.
Located alongside the 1,797 feet of shoreline is the Log Hall Heritage Area suitable to house weddings and other events.
It features a panoramic view of the Olympic Mountains to tantalize guests.
For those wanting to pitch a tent, park an RV or stay in a cabin, Kitsap Memorial offers places for all of the above.
There are 39 campsites available, including 19 standard sites, three partial hookup sites and eight full hookup sites.
The park also has four cabins, one of which can accommodate up to two pets for a fee of $15 per night extra.
The camping is also available all year, and reservations for the cabins can be made up to nine months in advance of your arrival date.
Kitsap Memorial can be enjoyed along with all other Washington state parks on a yearly $30 Discover Pass. They are available when you renew your vehicle licenses.
How to Get There:
Kitsap Memorial State Park is located seven miles north of Poulsbo on Highway 3 on the way to the Hood Canal Bridge.
It is near the old Lofall ferry terminal.
The address is 202 NE Park St., Poulsbo, WA 98370 with a phone number of (360) 779-3205.
Text by Tim Clinton and photo by Ethan Johnson.
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