FORT BRAGG, CA., 4/20/26 — After a decade of planning, Bainbridge Park’s grand reopening celebration began Saturday morning under clear, sunny skies. Funded in part by two Proposition 68 California State Parks grants, the long-awaited project brought together project partners, city officials and staff along with lots of community members to witness the reopening. Families gathered on the lawn as children played soccer on the newly constructed fields.
Harold Bainbridge III told the crowd that the park was named for his grandfather, Harold O. Bainbridge, who died in 1982. Bainbridge said his family has lived in the area for generations, and that the park was named in recognition of his grandfather’s commitment to the community. Harold O. Bainbridge dedicated two decades of public contributions to the City of Fort Bragg, serving on the city council and as mayor.
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