Harborside Fountain Park Jacksonville

"Beautiful park with flowering trees, shrubs, gardens, a gentle waterfall feature and of course, the fountains. Surrounded by shallow pools with walkways on either side of each fountain, the large, dark bronze sculptures erupt every so often sending a huge plume of water into the air above. The walkway leads to an overlook of the sound and Bremerton Naval Yard. There are benches and polished stone slabs for sitting, taking in the view, or just relaxing with friends."

Jonathan Wade

"Harborside Fountain Park is such a hidden gem in Bremerton! The whole area is clean and surprisingly quiet, especially once you’re down by the water and fountains. The fountains themselves are spotless, the tables and chairs make it easy to relax while the kids play, and the views of the ferry coming in and out are unbeatable.

Our kids absolutely loved it—think full water-park-level excitement. The fountains bubble and spray in different timed patterns, which kept them entertained forever. Just make sure to pack yourself a snack to chill while they play. The water wasn’t too cold, just refreshing, but I’d recommend water shoes since it can get a little slippery (and while the signs say “no running,” well, kids are kids).

Bathrooms are tucked just behind the park (easy to miss at first, but super convenient once you find them), and there are water fountains available too. As for safety, while you might see a few unhoused folks near the entrance, the park itself felt comfortable, family-friendly, and well-maintained.

This became one of the highlights of our kids’ trip to Bremerton. A perfect, free way to let them play before or after dinner downtown while soaking in the waterfront views"

Liz Perra

"One of my favorite areas in Bremerton and a relatively new one, something that was not here when my parents visited the city back in the 1990s. The best thing I can say about this park is that it feels so naturally integrated into the marine environment of the city that it's hard to consider this park not being here. It is a watery wonderland of these towering fountain that resembles of whales pulsating with water and periodically bursting into vibrant ecstasy as a plume of water soars upward from the spout, an experience that I anecdotally will say delighted the many children who were running around this park when I was here on a bright day near the end of may. I adore the shady spaces too, under the leafy boughs of growing trees, providing little sanctuaries from which to watch the fountains and the excited visitors strolling or running, in the case of the kids, from one spout to the next, transfixed. Of all the places in Bremerton I explored, this is the one I am most likely to stop at every time I visit here in the future."

Joshua Fagan