Fort Ebey State Park, State park on Whidbey Island, United States
Fort Ebey State Park covers 651 acres on Partridge Point on Whidbey Island, overlooking the Strait of Juan de Fuca. It holds a former World War II coastal fort whose two 6-inch gun batteries were scrapped, leaving concrete emplacements. The park has 3 miles of saltwater shoreline, the 3.7-acre freshwater Lake Pondilla, and 25 miles of trails.
The park began in 1942 as a military base built to defend Admiralty Inlet during World War II. Though it served mainly as a training site, the war years left behind bunkers and fortifications that remain visible today.
The concrete bunkers and underground tunnels scattered across the grounds show how coastal defense worked during the 1940s. Walking through these structures gives visitors a sense of what life and duty meant at this military site during wartime.
The park is open daily from morning until dusk, with adequate parking for vehicle access. Trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, so visitors can choose routes matching their fitness level.
Fort Ebey was armed with two 6-inch guns that were later cut up for scrap; the concrete gun emplacements remain. The park also draws paragliders who launch from its coastal bluffs, and a four-mile stretch of the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail crosses the grounds.
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