Who we are

Like the pioneers and the native inhabitants before them, the people of Brinnon value independence and freedom of enterprise. Brinnon’s innovative relationship to its economy is one aspect of its character. This is exemplified by creative home businesses and attention to resource lands. - excerpt from the Brinnon sub-area plan 5/1/2002

where we are

Brinnon is a remote rural community, 40 miles from the services of the County seat and far from neighboring communities, and must forge its own opportunities. Brinnon features 20 miles of Hood Canal shoreline; two major rivers - the Duckabush and Dosewallips - and the backdrop of the Olympic Mountains. The natural beauty and resources of the area have contributed to the desirability of Brinnon as a rural residential and recreational location. - excerpt from the Brinnon sub-area plan 5/1/2002

community values

Excerpt from "Community Values" in the 2002 Brinnon sub-area plan": During the 1994-95 process to update the 1982 Community Plan, the first such plan for Brinnon, the Planning Committee gathered survey results and comments in order to create a profile of the community. The essential theme echoed by residents was the importance of maintaining the rural character of Brinnon. As before, respondents favored the development or improvement of single- family residences, convenience stores, retail and service businesses, agricultural and/or aquaculture production, marina operation and boat launches, and the expansion of parks and other public areas.

Respondents leaned towards preservation of the environment, moderate growth, suggestions for multi-family or assisted care housing for seniors, and an increase in conveniences.

Citizens also requested support services for those in retirement, individuals with disabilities, and for commuters; services for recreational users such as hikers and divers, including inns; and encouragement of recreation, tourism, and small, job-creating industry. The 1994 Planning Committee determined that stores and shops should remain primarily located in the three commercial areas previously identified in the 1982 Community Plan.

The three areas were the Highway 101 intersections near Right-Smart Cove (WaWa Point), Brinnon Flats, and Black Point. As with previous community planning groups, the current Brinnon Subarea Planning Group (2002) does not favor strip-like development of businesses along highways and roads. Most group members seemed to have a fairly homogeneous vision of the area, and expected that to some extent, the natural limitations of the land would limit development.

• See a list of all the businesses in the Brinnon area, according to a detailed survey in the Brinnon sub area plan. List of all businesses in Brinnon, circa 2002.

• See a detailed map of all tidelands in the Brinnon area, as recorded in the Brinnon sub area plan.

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