Illahee State Park

Illahee State Park
Washington State Park
Country United States
State Washington
County Kitsap
Elevation 269 ft (82 m) [1]
Coordinates 47°35′49″N 122°35′55″W / 47.59694°N 122.59861°W / 47.59694; -122.59861Coordinates: 47°35′49″N 122°35′55″W / 47.59694°N 122.59861°W / 47.59694; -122.59861 [1]
Area 75 acres (30 ha)
Acquisition 1934-1954
Management Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
Location in the state of Washington
Website: Illahee State Park

Illahee State Park is a 75-acre (30 ha) Washington state park located in the hamlet of Illahee, just north of East Bremerton, on Port Orchard Bay, part of Puget Sound. The word "Illahee" means earth or country in Native American tradition. The park harbors one of the country's oldest Pacific yews, which has been standing for approximately 400 years. The park was acquired in seven parcels between 1934 and 1954. Park activities include picnicking, camping, hiking, boating, and shellfish harvesting.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 "Illahee State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. "Illahee State Park". Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission. Retrieved January 31, 2015.
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