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About
Gig Harbor is located in Pierce County on Washington's western side. The
city is home to 6,465 residents and is a gateway to the Olympic Peninsula.
Gig Harbor is located alongside Route 16 by and Interstate 5. The city is a
part of the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metropolitan area with Tacoma about 20
minutes away and Seattle is less that an hour's drive away. Population
density is at a low level with 1,528 people per square mile. The typical Gig
Harbor resident is 45 years old, married, educated, travels 30 minutes to
work, lives in a household of two members, and enjoys a family income of
$57,587.
Education
The city is served by the Peninsula School District which operates 3 high
schools, 4 middle schools, and 8 elementary schools. Across the 15 schools,
the district enrolls over 9,500 students in pre-kindergarten through 12th
grade and spends about $7,750 per pupil. There are many post-secondary
schools in the area. In Gig Harbor itself is Crossings Aviation for
graduates looking to become pilots. Within 25 miles of the city there are
Tacoma Community College, University of Puget Sound, Bates Technical
College, Pierce College at Fort Steilacoom, Clover Park Technical College,
Olympic College, and Seattle Community College at South Campus.
Attractions
The city is a tourist attraction due to its easy access to many state and
city parks and its historic waterfront, boutiques and fine dining. Kitsap
Peninisula is a quaint Maritime Village that has preserved its history very
well, drawing visitors from around the world. Kitsap Peninsula also has a
vibrant community with upscale shops, restaurants, galleries, scenic gardens
and outdoor activities. Jerisich Park is combined with the neighboring
Skansie Brothers Park and is an open waterfront space that has a covered
pavilion, decks and benches. The parks are also home to the Fisherman
Memorial, a popular landmark. Jerisich Park often hosts city events and
fairs, including the holiday tree lighting ceremony, musical concerts, art
festivals and more. The Gig Harbor City Park, also known as Crescent Creek
Park sits by a stream and provides all sorts of activities and is
accommodating for families and large groups. The park features a children's
play area with modern equipment, a baseball diamond, a basketball court,
several tennis courts, picnic areas with stoves, and a field for casual
sports and games.
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