Gordon Field 1 is open again, and Kitsap County Parks is inviting the public to mark the occasion with a brief ribbon-cutting ceremony in Bremerton.
The celebration is scheduled for Tuesday, September 8, 2026, from 4:30 to 5 p.m. at Gordon Field 1, 1400 Fairgrounds Road NW. The county says the event will recognize the completion of the field’s synthetic turf replacement project and the community investment behind it.
This is a short community ceremony rather than an all-day festival. Residents, athletes, coaches, sports organizations and families interested in the future of recreation in Central Kitsap may find it a worthwhile stop.
Gordon Field 1 ribbon-cutting details
- What: Gordon Field 1 ribbon-cutting celebration
- Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2026
- Time: 4:30–5 p.m.
- Location: Gordon Field 1, 1400 Fairgrounds Road NW, Bremerton, WA 98311
- Organizer: Kitsap County Parks
- Purpose: To celebrate the field’s reopening after completion of the synthetic turf replacement project
These core details were still displayed on the official Kitsap County Parks website during About Kitsap’s September 4 review. The county’s announcement invites the public, community partners and local athletic organizations to attend.
No registration requirement, admission price or separate ticketing instruction was included in the official notice reviewed September 4. That is not the same as a confirmed statement that every aspect of the event is free or unrestricted. Anyone who needs certainty should contact Kitsap County Parks before traveling.
Why Gordon Field 1 was closed
Kitsap County began replacing the field’s aging synthetic turf in 2026 after the surface reached the end of its expected service life. The county reported that Gordon Field recorded more than 1,320 hours of use between June 2025 and June 2026, illustrating why interruptions at this facility affect many teams and families.
The project replaced the playing surface and eliminated crumb-rubber infill. Kitsap County also said the removed synthetic turf would be recycled. The work was funded through the county’s Capital Improvement Program using Real Estate Excise Tax revenue. The announced project cost was $827,366.
The county’s facility-status page listed Gordon Field 1 as open when reviewed September 4. Field status can change with conditions, however, and Kitsap County says weekday updates are generally posted by noon.
What visitors should know before attending
The ceremony lasts only 30 minutes, so attendees should allow enough time to find the field and walk from the parking area. The county has not published a specific request to arrive early, and About Kitsap could not verify whether part of the lot will be reserved for speakers, athletic organizations or event operations.
A county planning document identifies the Gordon Field parking lot as having 242 standard stalls and 11 ADA stalls. However, that document does not confirm which spaces will be available for this ceremony or the exact accessible route from parking to the gathering point. Follow temporary signs and staff directions when you arrive.
Visitors coming from northern Kitsap can approach the complex from Highway 3 via Highway 303 and the Fairgrounds exit. From the south, the county provides directions through the Newberry Hill, Bucklin Hill and Tracyton Boulevard area. Gordon Fields are next to the Kitsap County Fairgrounds & Events Center, so confirm that navigation has selected Gordon Field 1 rather than another building or athletic facility in the larger complex.
Public transit service in the Fairgrounds Road area varies by route and time. Do not assume a bus will stop next to the field or provide a convenient return trip after 5 p.m. Check the current Kitsap Transit trip information before leaving, especially if connecting from a Washington State Ferry or Kitsap Fast Ferry arrival in Bremerton.
Accessibility and accommodations need direct confirmation
The official event notice did not provide ceremony-specific information about seating, accessible field access, interpreters, sensory accommodations or how to request assistance. Those details should be confirmed directly with Kitsap County Parks rather than inferred from general park information.
Kitsap County Parks lists its office phone as 360-337-5350. Its facility page lists parksevents@kitsap.gov, while the ribbon-cutting notice directs event questions or comments to parksplanning@kitsap.gov. Contact the department as soon as possible if an accommodation affects whether you can attend.
Field rules may affect what you bring
The county’s Gordon Fields page says food and beverages other than water are not allowed on Gordon Field 1. It also prohibits pets, bicycles, skateboards, rollerblades, skates and private vehicles on county athletic fields.
Because the ribbon-cutting notice does not explain whether guests will stand on the playing surface or gather beside it, the practical choice is to bring water and avoid equipment or other items prohibited on the field. Anyone relying on a service animal should contact the county about event access rather than treating the general pet rule as service-animal guidance.
Check the weather and event status again
The National Weather Service forecast available during the September 4 review called for a partly sunny Tuesday in Bremerton. Forecasts can shift, and Kitsap County had not posted ceremony-specific weather, postponement or cancellation terms.
Before leaving on September 8, check the National Weather Service forecast for Bremerton and revisit the county parks page for changes. If conditions are uncertain, contact the organizer. A weather forecast alone does not establish whether an event will proceed.
Is the ribbon cutting connected to the Gordon Park Master Plan?
No. Kitsap County explicitly describes the turf replacement as separate from the Gordon Park Master Plan. The completed project concerns Gordon Field 1’s playing surface, while the master plan is a longer-term process considering possible future improvements across the larger park area.
That distinction matters for residents following potential changes to parking, park access, restrooms, trails, play areas and Gordon Field 2. The September 8 ceremony celebrates completed work; it is not presented as a master-plan hearing or public workshop.
Quick answers
When is the Gordon Field 1 ribbon cutting?
It is scheduled for Tuesday, September 8, 2026, from 4:30 to 5 p.m.
Where is Gordon Field 1?
The field is at 1400 Fairgrounds Road NW in Bremerton, beside the Kitsap County Fairgrounds & Events Center.
Who is organizing the ceremony?
Kitsap County Parks is the organizer.
Does the event require registration?
The official notice reviewed September 4 did not list registration, tickets or an admission price. Confirm directly with Kitsap County Parks if this affects your plans.
What is being celebrated?
The ceremony recognizes the reopening of Gordon Field 1 after replacement of its synthetic playing surface.
Final planning reminder: Recheck the county notice on the day of the ceremony, particularly for parking, accessible entry and weather-related changes. For more community updates, use our website for all the latest news and events in the greater Kitsap County area.
