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Posted on: May 8, 2013

Deadline looms to register for Puget Sound Amateur golf championship

Puget Sound Amateur poster

Local golfers are preparing to test their skills against the top amateurs in the region at the 48th annual Puget Sound Amateur, to be held May 18-19 at Lake Spanaway Golf Course and Chambers Bay.

Players will compete in a... Read on...

Posted on: April 9, 2013

After remodel, Sprinker center cuts energy use in half

Sprinker ice rink

Sprinker Recreation Center, which serves thousands of visitors every year, has won Pierce County’s “Biggest Energy Loser” award for 2012 by cutting its energy use in half.

The 35-year-old ice rink was remodeled in 2011.... Read on...

Posted on: February 22, 2013

Seasonal job opportunity with Parks and Recreation

Pierce County Parks and Recreation is accepting applications for a seasonal maintenance job opening.

The successful applicant will perform building and trail maintenance work at the Environmental Services Building and... Read on...

Posted on: February 8, 2013

Olympians Rachael Flatt and Ben Agosto join local skaters in ice show

The Lakewood Winter Club, in cooperation with Pierce County Parks and Recreation, is delighted to present the 2013 ice show, "Reflections on Ice – ONCE Upon A Dream."

This professionally choreographed figure... Read on...

Posted on: January 11, 2013

18th annual Fantasy Lights sets record for ticket sales

Fantasy Lights

The 18th annual Fantasy Lights at Spanaway Park dazzled thousands of visitors traveling through the park in more than 25,800 vehicles. The event brought in a record $325,801 in ticket sales.

The Northwest's largest... Read on...

Posted on: November 16, 2012

Fantasy Lights Walk is Sunday, Nov. 18

Kick off the holiday season this Sunday, Nov. 18 with a sneak, non-motorized preview of the 18th annual Fantasy Lights at Spanaway Park.

This is the only opportunity to walk through the Northwest's largest... Read on...

Posted on: November 15, 2012

Companionship job opportunity with Parks & Recreation

Pierce County Parks and Recreation is accepting applications for the position of team leader in the Peninsula School District within the Companionship Program.

The Companionship Program provides recreation and leisure... Read on...

Posted on: October 11, 2012

Touch A Truck award results in

touchtruck.jpg

More than 2,500 people flocked to Sprinker Recreation Center last month for the 5th annual Touch A Truck event, which gave kids of all ages the chance to get up close with trucks of all shapes and sizes.

Participants were... Read on...

Posted on: September 10, 2012

Classic Car and Truck Show set for Sept. 29 at Sprinker

Classic Car and Truck Show

Monday Sep 10 2012 10:24 AM

1/2Pierce County Parks and Recreation will hold the 10th annual Classic Car & Truck Show at Sprinker Recreation Center on Saturday, Sept. 29.

Hours for the free spectator event are 10 a.m.... Read on...

Posted on: July 3, 2012

Frontier Park Playground ribbon cutting, July 10

Frontier Park Playground

The new Frontier Park Playground, made possible by local students and Graham community members, will open on Tuesday, July 10 with a celebration and ribbon cutting ceremony beginning at 6 p.m.

The remodeled playground is... Read on...

Posted on: June 4, 2012

Tour de Pierce Pre-Registration Deadline June 8

Monday Jun 04 2012 12:41 PM

Since 1990, bicyclists from all over the Northwest have participated in the annual Tour de Pierce bike ride. This year's June 24th event will include 12-, 30- and 50-mile marked routes. The... Read on...

Posted on: May 31, 2012

Sign up for Junior Golf Program at Fort Steilacoom

Thursday May 31 2012 8:00 AM

A first-rate Junior Golf Program that provides basic instruction on the game's fundamentals is moving to Pierce County's Fort Steilacoom Golf Course.

The program starts June 25 and... Read on...

Posted on: May 31, 2012

Feds add Foothills Trail to National Recreational Trail system

The popular Foothills Trail, which winds through East Pierce County from Puyallup to Buckley, is among 54 trails around the country that are joining the National Recreational Trail system.

Two federal officials -... Read on...

Posted on: April 19, 2012

Pierce County expands popular Puget Sound Amateur to 2 golf courses

Thursday Apr 19 2012 4:46 PM


This spring's annual Puget Sound Amateur, one of the top golf championships in the Northwest, will span two days over two of Pierce County's most popular public courses.

The 47th... Read on...

Posted on: April 18, 2012

Pierce County to host Parks Appreciation Day events at 2 parks

More than 2,000 volunteers are expected to get their hands dirty for Parks Appreciation Day this Saturday, April 21.

Pierce County Parks and Recreation will be among 16 jurisdictions and organizations hosting clean-ups at... Read on...

Posted on: February 2, 2012

Jozef Sabovcik and local figure skaters featured in Feb. 10-12 ice show

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Thursday Feb 02 2012 2:53 PM

The Lakewood Winter Club, in cooperation with Pierce County Parks and Recreation, is delighted to present the 2012 ice show, "Reflections on Ice - Celebration, the Next Generation."... Read on...

Posted on: January 30, 2012

Big crowd enjoys Sprinker ice rink's opening day

Sprinker Ice Rink

More than 400 skaters of all ages and abilities tried out Sprinker Recreation Center's new-and-improved ice rink on Jan. 28, which opened to the public after an eight-month renovation.

County Executive Pat McCarthy... Read on...