Harper Pier – An Historic Pier, Now a Recreational Hub
Harper Pier has seen enormous success since its grand reopening. Operated and maintained by the Port, the Pier is a community and regional recreational asset. People have been using the newly reconstructed pier for all types of recreational activities that the Pacific Northwest has to offer.
The Pier – Past and Present
Built in the 1880's and used as a dock for Mosquito Fleet steamboats, it was rebuilt in 1919 to serve auto ferries and continued to do so until the early 1960's. Since that time, Harper Pier served as a recreational facility mainly for fishing and diving. The effects of time, weather and the hostile marine environment took a toll on the structure leading to very much needed replacement.
Thanks to strong community support and several sources of grant funding, Construction of the Pier was completed in January 2015 with a community ribbon cutting celebration hosted by Congressman Derek Kilmer on January 16.
State-of-the-Art Design
The Pier welcomes the diving, fishing, crabbing and squidding community as well as photographers, the Washington Audubon society and nature enthusiasts alike. Divers find the Pier a popular setting for underwater exploring of a fishing trawler, a powerboat wreck as well as a sea anemone that provides a unique diving experience.
Award-Winning Community Asset
The Port of Bremerton received the 2015 “Tourism Vision” Award for the project as, “Best New Kitsap Peninsula Water Trails Location”. The Pier has been designated as part of the national water trails system. If you haven’t had a chance to explore the new Pier, all times of day are worth the visit! Click here to view the Kitsap Peninsula Water Trails Map.
Item | Status | Notes |
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Ongoing | ||
Completed 07-06-2022 | Reported 07-06-2022; Lock and hasp repaired same day | |
Completed 06-03-2022 | Electrical repairs to grounding wires | |
Completed 06-02-2022 | Staff conducted repairs when parts arrived | |
Completed 05-31-2022 | Staff conducted seawall inspection | |
Completed 05-20-2022 | Moved from BREM to Harper | |
Completed 05-19-2022 | Repaired Damaged Gangway | |
Completed 04-10-2022 | Repairs due to vandalism | |
Completed 03-14-2022 | Repairs of damaged lights | |
Completed 02-15-2022 | Repaired same day | |
Completed 01-13-2022 | Electrical repair to reset breaker | |
Completed 12-08-2021 | Removed float - stored at BREM | |
Completed 12-07-2021 | Repaired gangway to float late due to elec. | |
Completed 12-06-2021 | Electrical contractor weather and parts delay | |
Completed 11-05-2021 | Float out later for use by elec. contractor | |
Completed 10-26-2021 | Float for electrical contractor during work | |
Completed 10-16-2021 | Electrical repairs to grounding wires | |
Completed 08-19-2021 | Port staff cleared debris and garbage | |
Completed 08-10-2021 | Repaired electrical circuit and new project prep | |
Completed 08-02-2021 | Repaired Damaged Lighting | |
Completed 07-21-2021 | Port staff cleared debris and garbage | |
Completed 07-17-2021 | Repaired electrical circuits and preparation | |
Completed 05-21-2021 | Moved from BREM to Harper | |
Completed 05-20-2021 | Repaired damaged gangway | |
Completed 03-02-2021 | Repaired damaged lighting | |
Completed 01-22-2021 | Electrical repairs to breaker | |
Completed 2021 | Ongoing throughout year | |
Completed 12-19-2020 | Conducted one day repair | |
Completed 11-16-2020 | Delay due to lighting parts on backorder | |
Completed 10-16-2020 | Removed float - stored at BREM | |
Completed 10-16-2020 | Electrical repairs to grounding wires | |
Completed 10-15-2020 | Inspected pilings, corrosion, and foundations | |
Completed 10-13-2020 | Repaired gangway to float | |
Completed 09-22-2020 | Conducted one day repair | |
Completed 08-30-2020 | Conducted one day repair | |
Completed 07-30-2020 | Kitsap Co. Sherriff involved, increased patrols | |
Completed 07-24-2020 | Conducted one day repair | |
Completed 06-17-2020 | Large debris, abandoned equipment | |
Completed 06-05-2020 | Moved BREM to Harper | |
Completed 04-17-2020 | Statewide COVID Shutdown for March-April | |
Completed 03-06-2020 | Conducted one day repair | |
Completed 2020 | Ongoing throughout year | |
Completed 12-20-2019 | Conducted one day repair | |
Completed 12-09-2019 | Conducted one day repair | |
Completed 11-14-2019 | Conducted one day repair | |
Completed 11-04-2019 | Removed float - stored at BREM | |
Completed 10-26-2019 | J. Heytvelt email, damage repaired | |
Completed 10-25-2019 | Fixture replaced, outlets repaired | |
Completed 08-21-2019 | Conducted one day repair | |
Completed 07-25-2019 | Repaired damage next day with new parts | |
Completed 06-27-2019 | Secured additional light fixtures | |
Completed 06-22-2019 | Electrical repairs to grounding wires | |
Completed 05-31-2019 | Removed debris, seaweed, fish cleaning etc. | |
Completed 05-09-2019 | Repaired damage to gangway | |
Completed 05-07-2019 | Moved from BREM to Harper | |
Completed 05-06-2019 | Float repairs in preparation for summer | |
Completed 02-15-2019 | Conducted one day repair | |
Completed 01-17-2019 | Conducted one day repair | |
Completed 2019 | Ongoing throughout year | |
Completed 12-13-2018 | Conducted one day repair | |
Completed 11-30-2018 | Conducted one day repair | |
Completed 11-06-2018 | Preparation for future capital project | |
Completed 11-01-2018 | Light repaired same day | |
Completed 10-05-2018 | Outlet repair needed parts, next day | |
Completed 2018 | Ongoing throughout year |