This popular swimming, boat launch area is located in North Pierce County. A largely undeveloped 80 acre site with approximately 10,000 feet of waterfront with restrooms, with 3 miles of undeveloped and natural surfaces, trails and a seasonal food concession stand.

Take a stroll after swimming or water skiing through pathways of trees and underbrush that entwine throughout Lake Tapps Park.

New Seasonal Parking
and Boat Launch Fees

As per ordinance #2008-93

(All fees subject to change)

Parking Fee:

• $7.00 - Vehicles and motorcycles
• $3.50 - Seniors*/Persons with disabilities
• Disabled American Veterans are exempt with a valid Washington State Parks Veterans Pass.

*Seniors are ages 62 and older

Know the Water

• Hypothermia Risk Exists.
• The bottom of the lake is uneven with sudden drop-offs, dead trees and other hazards.
• Swim only in designated areas. Keep away from boats by staying inside the buoy line.

Wear a Life Jacket

• Bring your life jacket or borrow one for free from the concession stand (supplies are limited).
• Wear a life jacket when swimming. It's easy to misjudge the water and your swimming skills. Trouble can happen quickly, be prepared!

From I-5

• Take Exit #127 (Puyallup/Mt. Rainier) and head east to Hwy 512
• Merge onto WA-167 N towards Seattle
• Take the Stewart Rd/8th St. E. exit toward Pacific/Milton
• Turn east (right) onto 8th St. E./Stweart Rd. SW
• 8th St. E/Stewart Rd. SW becomes Lake Tapps Pkwy E.
• Lake Tapps Pkwy E. becomes 9th St. E.
• Go approximately 1 block to entrance of park.

From SR 410 in Sumner

• Take the 166th Ave East exit and head north (left) on 166th.
• Stay on Sumner Tapps Hwy as it bends east (right) and turns into 16th St. East. Then it will bend north and turn into 182nd Ave E.
• Turn right on 9th Street East which bends gradually and turns into 12th St. East.
• Turn right on 198th Ave East and go approximately 1 block to park entrance.