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ASHFORD COUNTY PARK - located along Highway 7 just minutes from Mount Rainier National Park.


BRESEMANN FOREST - Military Rd & Bresemann Blvd, Parkland

This naturally wooded site is approximately 70 acres with a system of pedestrian nature trails. The beautiful and secluded walking trail may have users thinking they are miles from the city as they stroll along Morey Creek. Enter the Forest through a wrought iron gate on the west side of the Sprinker Recreation Center parking lot near SPIRE Rock.

Bresemann Forest

  • How to Get There: From I-5, take exit 127 following the Mt. Rainier/Puyallup signs to Highway 512 going east. On Hiway 512 take the second exit (Parkland/Spanaway-Pacific Ave) and at the stop light turn right onto Pacific Avenue (SR 7). Head south for 2.7 miles then turn right on Military Road (152nd St). Sprinker Center is 1 1/2 blocks down on the right. Go to the west side of the parking lot to enter the Forest.


CHAMBERS CREEK CANYON PARK - 7100 Block of Chambers Creek Rd W, University Place
Naturally wooded with Chambers Creek flowing westward into Puget Sound. Approximately 195 acres will remain in its natural state with limited improvements in the future for public parking, restrooms, and a system of pedestrian nature trails. Click here for information on the Chambers Creek Master Site Plan.

CRESCENT LAKE PARK - 14404 Talmo Dr. NW, Gig Harbor - Undeveloped 2 acre waterfront site.

CUSHMAN POWERLINE TRAIL - Reed Rd & 28th St, Gig Harbor
The Cushman Powerline Trail is approximately 2 ½ miles of non-motorized public trail from 14th Ave NW to the Kimball Drive Park and Ride Lot in Gig Harbor. The trail occupies the land adjacent to or under the Cushman Power line which is generally used by Tacoma Public Utilities (TPU) maintenance vehicles. The Trail is a 16 foot wide paved asphalt pedestrian route. A trailhead with parking for 12 cars is located at 14th Ave NW.

The Gig Harbor Rotary Club assisted Pierce County and the City of Gig Harbor in providing trail improvements such as bike racks, benches and picnic tables.

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Dawson Playfield DAWSON PLAYFIELD
1605 - 90th St. East, Tacoma
(East 90th and Portland Avenue)

One softball field (nonregulation lighted), tennis courts, one basketball outdoor court, one covered picnic shelter without cooking facilities, uncovered picnic tables, restrooms, walking track, and new playground equipment.

Shelter Reservation information 253-798-4177.

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FAIRFAX - Kolisch Rd E, Carbonado
1,040 acres of heavily forested, wildlife habitat area, and limited primitive trails.

FOOTHILLS TRAIL - Buckley to McMillin (east Pierce County)


FORT STEILACOOM GOLF COURSE - 8200 - 87th Ave. SW, Lakewood

FORT STEILACOOM DISC GOLF COURSE - 8200 - 87th Ave. SW , Lakewood

FORT STEILACOOM PARK - Now managed and operated by the City of Lakewood.

FOX ISLAND FISHING PIER - 1453 Ozette Drive, Fox Island.

FRONTIER PARK - 21800 Meridian S., Graham

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GONYEA PLAYFIELD - 13422 10th Avenue South, Parkland
This cozy neighborhood playfield has multi-purpose baseball/softball/soccer fields with play equipment and a hard surface play area, and restrooms.

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HALES PASS COMMUNITY CENTER in Arletta - 3507 Ray Nash Dr. NW, Gig Harbor
Looking for an 'out of the way', 'something different' place for your next gathering? Hales Pass Community Center in Gig Harbor could be that place. Offering a unique setting for meetings, classes and social gatherings with its rustic building constructed in 1938, Hales Pass has a small kitchen and a room that holds about 50 people with hardwood floors and rustic wood paneling. It could be the getaway you are looking for. Outside you will find a large covered area, 1 small ball diamond, 2 outdoor tennis courts and an open field to accommodate group games and activities, and meeting rooms. For rental or reservation information, please call (253)798-4176.

HALF DOLLAR PARK - 120th & 94th Ave. E., South Hill - Undeveloped 3 acres.

HERITAGE RECREATION CENTER - 9010 - 128th Street East, South Hill Puyallup

HERRON POINT - Herron Rd., Key Peninsula - Undeveloped salt water beach front, 1.5 acres.

HOPE PARK - 8th Avenue Ct. South at 133rd St. South, Parkland
4.6 acres of undeveloped park site.

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LAKE SPANAWAY GOLF COURSE - 15602 Pacific Ave., Spanaway

LAKE TAPPS NORTH PARK - 2022 - 198th Ave. E. (off 12th St. E.), Bonney Lake

LAKEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER - 9112 Lakewood Dr. SW, Lakewood

LIDFORD PLAYFIELD - 58th & 44th Ave. E., Summit-Waller area
Four multi-purpose softball fields which can also be used for combined soccer-football fields on a 10 acre site.

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MAYFAIR PLAYFIELD - 13510 13th Ave. Ct. E., Parkland
One youth softball field (nonregulation unlighted) on a 4 acre site.

MERIDIAN HABITAT PARK & COMMUNITY CENTER - 14422 Meridian E. South Hill Puyallup.

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NARROWS PARK - 1600 Lucille Parkway, Gig Harbor

NATHAN CHAPMAN MEMORIAL TRAIL - 1.6 paved trail system in South Hill Park, South Hill Puyallup

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ORANGEGATE - 46th Ave E at 84th St E, Summit-Waller area - Undeveloped, forested, 160-acre regional park site. Existing features include birdwatching, primitive trail, wildlife habitat/open space. This is Conservation Futures property restricted by covenants that preserve open space.

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PARKLAND PRAIRIE - 13100 Block of Yakima Ave, Tacoma - 4.5 acre wildlife habitat and open space site. This is Conservation Futures property restricted by covenants that preserve open space.

PURDY SAND SPIT - Goodrich Dr. NW & SR 302, Key Peninsula
Unimproved waterfront site with boat launch, 7.5 acres.

Purdy Sand Spit - Warning 08/03/09
Local health department has closed beach for swimming. This beach is closed due to recently identified pollution sources southwest of the beach. Neither water quality or shoreline survey information meet Washington state standards for recreational shellfish harvesting.

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RIMROCK PARK - North of 412th St. E. on 129th Ave. E., Eatonville - Undeveloped 140 acres.

RIVERSIDE PARK - Riverside Rd. & 78th St. Ct., Sumner
Undeveloped 50 acre scenic waterfront site along the Puyallup River with 4 disc golf courses. Seasonal bicycle motocross concession and home of the River Valley BMX.

  • How to get there: Exit on Valley Ave. from Hwy 410 (Orting turnoff), 1st left on Riverside Dr., 1.5 miles to park entrance on right, look for sign for River Valley BMX.

RIVERSIDE PARK BMX - 7800 Riverside Drive E., Sumner, WA.
Bicycle Motocross at its best . For more information on River Valley Track please call (253)863-1608 or visit the River Valley BMX website. Race for Life flyer.

Track Location:

  • From the North or Renton area, go South on State Hwy 167 to Sumner.
  • From South on I-5 exit onto State Hwy 512, travel to Puyallup and then Sumner.
  • From Tacoma, exit 1-5 at the Tacoma Dome onto River Road for Puyallup and then to Sumner Hwy 410.
  • From State Hwy 410, exit toward Orting, take the first left onto Riverside Drive east.
  • Follow Riverside Drive East one mile to Riverside Park entrance on your right.

RIVERSIDE PARK DISC GOLF COURSE - Riverside Rd. & 78th St. Ct., Sumner

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SEELEY LAKE - 9200 Lakewood Dr, Lakewood

SOUTH HILL COMMUNITY PARK - 86th Ave. East & 144th St. East, South Hill Puyallup

SOUTH HILL LOOP TRAIL - 1 mile paved interpretive loop trail in Puyallup, South Hill Puyallup

SPANAWAY PARK - Bresemann Blvd., Military Rd. & 152nd S., Spanaway

SPIRE ROCK - climbing rock located in Sprinker Recreation Center parking lot in Tacoma.

SPRINKER RECREATION CENTER - 14824 'C' Street S., Parkland

SUNRISE BEACH PARK - 10015 Sunrise Beach Dr NW, Gig Harbor

SWAN CREEK PARK - W. Pioneer & Waller Road, Summit-Waller area
Undeveloped 40 acre site along Swan Creek with primitive walking trails.

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WILKESON CREEK PARK - Johns Rd. & 156th St. Ct. E., Wilkeson
Undeveloped 6 acre site on Wilkeson Creek.

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