Port Townsend Real Estate : Washington: Port Townsend: Chetzemoka

Port Townsend's Chetzamoka Park

Chief Chetzamoka was head of the local Clallum Indian Tribe.  In 1851 he befriended the white settlers who came to Port Townsend, and this gorgeous park was dedicated to him.  Chetzamoka is one of my dog's favorite words, right up there next to "beach".

image of Chetzamoka Park, Port Townsend image of Chetzamoka Park, Port Townsend image of Chetzamoka Park, Port Townsend

            image of Chetzamoka Park, Port Townsend

Chief Chetzamoka                                       !860's photo of Clallum Indians on the beach

Located on the waterfront with incredible views of Admiralty Bay, the Cascade Mountains and the San Juan Islands this 10+ acre park has something for everyone.   A favorite place for weddings, reunions, etc.  image of Chetzamoka Park, Port Townsendimage of Chetzamoka Park, Port TownsendViews of covered arbor, park and bandstand, flora and pond. image of Chetzamoka Park, Port Townsend

  \image of Chetzamoka Park, Port Townsend

Bandstand for concerts, weddings and other celebrations. 

 

 

 

       Pond and flora

image of Chetzamoka Park, Port Townsend  image of Chetzamoka Park, Port Townsend

Shakespear in the Park stage              Kitchen and Butterfly gardens

image of Chetzamoka Park, Port Townsend      image of Chetzamoka Park, Port Townsend 

Sandy on bridge over creek                  Pathway leading to the beach.  Just a short walk to Water Street

image of Chetzamoka Park, Port Townsend                             image of Chetzamoka Park, Port Townsend                  image of Chetzamoka Park, Port Townsend   Great spot for watching the cruise ships and regattas.

http://www.porttownsendrealestatesearch.net/

0 commentsSandra White • July 04 2009 10:45AM