Our Mission: 

          We will bring pride to the Manchester
     community through the following:      

         Being responsive to community input

         Maintaining and protecting all existing Port facilities

          Improving the ability to moor and launch boats

          Meet demand for parking of vehicles and trailers

          for Port/Library facility users

          Minimize environmental impact on Puget Sound by   

          the facilities and users

          Improve park facilities and reduce impact of

          strormwater discharge system

          Expand accommodation of facilities for Educational

           and Cultural purposes

          Stimulate economic development in the community

           and minimize tax burden

          Be a good neighbor to all surrounding property    

           owners

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Due to the limited facilities, overnight moorage and parking are prohibited.

Boat Launching Ramp Fees

Begins - April 1, 2010

Fee Schedule

$5.00 per day

$50.00 per year Annual Pass for residents “in” Port Taxing District*

$100.00 per year Annual Pass for “out” of Port District Users**

Obtain Annual Pass at Manchester Water District. Visit www.portofmanchester.com or call 360 871.0500, during business hours.

  *  Annual Pass per calendar year only (non-proratable)

**  Residence verified at time of purchase

Get Involved

Community involvement is the hallmark of the Port of Manchester.  In past years, the Port relied entirely on volunteer labor for most activities.  While professional services are contracted out today, volunteers are still a critical component of Port activities – together, we are Charting our Future in Manchester!

Do you have a special event or gathering?  You can use Pomeroy Park free of charge for weddings, picnics, and other gatherings.  No Alcohol please.

The Father's Day Salmon Bake

Manchester Sunrise with Mount Rainier and Blake Island

Port Advisory Committee

The Port formed the Port Advisory Committee in 2008.  It is comprised of community volunteers that provide a helping hand in Port activities.  The PAC is charged with formulating recommendations for policy and programs and with helping coordinate volunteer projects.  The PAC meets on the third Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Manchester Library meeting room and meetings are open to all interested parties.  Their mission is to provide extra eyes and ears for the community. Feel free to drop by to listen and participate.

New & Expanded Facilities

Public facilities include the boat launch, two piers, restroom, and waterfront park space.  In 2007, the Port extended the launch ramp to allow launching boats at zero tide levels. A 2008 survey revealed that park and launch users, businesses, and residents all pointed toward increased parking to relieve congestion as a priority issue. In response, new parking was created.

In 2010 the Port expanded parking capacity for boaters by almost twice what it had been. Recently the Port installed a new Eco friendly dock that allows light to reach the water for both fish and native aquatic plants that inhabit the area. It is also much safer than the old dock, and will require less maintenance.  The Port plans on repclacing the South Dock in the near future if they can find the monetary resources without increasing taxes to the community.

Projects like these are vital to the community, however, it does take local funding.  Typically, grants have matching fund requirements and loans create debt service obligations. The Port has subidized some of the costs of regular expenses by implementing a launch fee.  This allows for some monies to become available for grant matches that allows the Port to make improvements that benefit the entire community.  Thank you for supporting our community. 

Click here for a printable flyer with all of this information.