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Top Attractions within Gig Harbor

The Jerisich Park is a multi-purpose outdoor venue in Gig Harbor. The park includes the smaller Skansie Brothers Park and the Fisherman Memorial. The memorial represents the statue of a fisherman and is dedicated to the community of such men in the city and especially to those who lost their lives on the sea. Several annual events take place in the parks. They are mainly aimed at musical representations, but there are also some other celebrations hosted throughout the year here. Both parks have bench areas and pavilions which can be used freely by anyone.

The Gig Harbor City Park is the largest one in the city. It is dedicated to events and celebrations of larger groups and families. People may come here to organize great outdoor parties and to enjoy one of the numerous sports fields. You and your friends can play a game of baseball, basketball or tennis in the Gig Harbor City Park. There is also a children's playground available, featured with numerous slides and swings. For all your special family moments, you can use the picnic pavilions and recreational spaces filled with benches and other seatings.

The Harbor History Museum is the place to visit if you want to learn more about the past of the Gig Harbor community. The museum divides its artifacts into the permanent exhibition, which portrays the evolution through time of the city, the special exhibition gallery and some online exhibitions. There is a research room available for anyone if you are writing a paper on Gig Harbor or require more information about this location. The museum also organizes several educational programs, which are aimed at teaching people more about past events of city and the surrounding areas.