With music, gifted trees, and snacks of Trail Mix (What else?), Pierce County celebrated the new Parkland Community trail Ribbon Cutting. The event began with a trail walking tour near Spire Rock at Sprinker Recreation center at 9:30 in the morning. This portion was hosted by ForeverGreen Trails and Executive Director Larry Leveen. When the…
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Light the Lake – Sept 13
Sunday, September 13, 2026 4:30 – 8:30 PM Join us for a magical night as Spanaway Park becomes a glowing paradise with the return of Light the Lake! End the summer in style with an unforgettable evening of celebration and community bonding. Event Highlights Let the floating lanterns take center stage as they illuminate the water,…
Touch a Truck – Sept 12
Does your child have a love for trucks and large vehicles? Then check out Pierce County’s Touch A Truck free family-friendly event where the young and young at heart love to climb, run around, sit in, and even honk the horns of trucks and large vehicles seen throughout the county. The event takes place from…
Clover Creek Restoration Alliance asking the hard questions
News from your local watershed activists, Clover Creek Restoration Alliance, CCRA. Hello supporters of a healthy watershed, This week we are seeking volunteers to help us restore the Bresemann Forest along Spanaway Creek, invite you to the 2nd Chambers-Clover Watershed Festival, October 10, and have an update from our first court date defending Sequalitchew Creek….
Parks, a glaring need for urban areas
Not only is the urban unincorporated area south of Tacoma and Puyallup short of roads, it is also short on parks. Kids and families in urban areas need places to hang out for safe activities. Backyards are now too small for even a large dog to have space to pee. The general Parkland vicinity now…
July 29: Sequalitchew Creek Walk & Talk, July 30 Bresemann Forest Cleanup
From 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29, meet at the Sequalitchew Creek Trail Head in Dupont near City Hall on Center Drive. We will begin by holding a small land and water ceremony to give gratitude and healing to Sequalitchew. Then we will take a walk along the creek to the sound, enjoying…
Aug 2 Dog Days of Spanaway
UPDATE: A few photos from Dog Days of Spanaway Sunday, August 2, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Get ready for a paw-some day at the park! Join us at the Sprinker Recreation Center for Dog Days of Spanaway, a delightful celebration filled with dogs, community spirit, and outdoor fun. Enjoy free admission and parking…
Aug 7 Ribbon Cutting for Frontier Park Equestrian Complex
Pierce County Parks and Recreation invites you to save the date for the ribbon-cutting celebration of the Frontier Park Equestrian Complex Cover! Join us on Friday, August 7, starting at 2 p.m. in Graham as we celebrate the opening of this exciting new community asset. The newly completed facility features 27,000 square feet of covered complex, providing expanded opportunities for equestrian events, recreation, and…
May 2 Prairie flora walk
Fort Steilacoom Park will be the site of a Prairie Tour at 4 p.m. on May 2. Learn about the hidden historic prairie flowers hidden in the grass and see the camas in full bloom.
Clover Creek Community Park? Maybe so!
By Marianne Lincoln Over the past several months, I have been working on grant writing, proposals, and resource outreach for our watershed. Clover Creek is the most prominent feature in our portion of this watershed along with Spanaway and Tule Lakes. The grants led me to zero in on properties Pierce County had purchased due…
Fantasy Light Walk Time Nov 22 & 23
Pierce County once again will present the sights and sounds of the holiday season in Spanaway Park. On November 22 and 23, there will be four sessions for walkers through the experience called Fantasy Lights. Event Details Fantasy Lights Walk takes you through two miles of animated displays at Spanaway Park in Spanaway, Washington. Walkers of all…
Parkland Community Trail underway
There was a groundbreaking at Sprinker on September 27, 2025, but the trail itself is about to begin construction through Parkland. It will connect Spanaway Park, Sprinker Recreation Center, and the Parkland Prairie, with Pacific Lutheran University, Washington High School and Keithly Middle School. It will be a couple blocks away from Gonyea Field as…
Trails and Ales: Taco (and Trail) Tuesday!
ForeverGreen Trails (FGT) invites all to Trails and Ales on Tuesday, August 19th from 5-8 p.m. at Off Camber Brewing. We will have a presentation on the City of Puyallup’s exciting Riverwalk Trail Phase 5 project which will fill in the long-awaited missing link in that facility near downtown. The Riverwalk Trail is part of an 18-mile trail loop (connecting…
Aug 2 & 16 – Junk in the Trunk
The Sprinker Recreation Center parking lot at 521 Military Rd S., Tacoma, WA, United States, Washington 98444 will be the site of a big garage sale style event called Junk in the Trunk on Saturday, August 2 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Join us for “Junk in the Trunk,” a fun and innovative twist…
June 28 Pipeline Trail Grand Opening
Pierce County Parks invites the public to celebrate the grand opening of the Pipeline Trail on Saturday, June 28 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will be held at the Pipeline Trailhead at Orangegate Park off 84th Street East. This exciting milestone marks the completion of the newest segment of the Pipeline Trail,…
Teen Summer Nights
The Bethel School District in partnership with the Bethel Recreations Association and Pierce County Parks and Recreation present Teen Summer Nights! These are free events for teen students int he Bethel School District. These evening events will take place from June 23 through August 14, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. except for July 2…
Spanaway Lake, now it’s the beavers
Over the past several years Spanaway Lake has been having issues. For us swimming as children, it was the “duck itch” caused by a parasite getting under our skin if we didn’t dry off well with a towel after swimming. Over time, the swimming beaches became less popular, the diving docks were removed, and the…
Graham Solstice Event Dec. 21, 5-9pm
Join us as we welcome the Winter Solstice and the promise of longer days and shorter nights. Experience the magic at our warm and cozy Lodge, where you can shop for unique, handmade artisan crafts at the Night Market. Take a serene walk along our candle-lit Luminary Trail through the park and immerse yourself in…
Walk Fantasy Lights Nov 23-24
November 23-24, 2024 Fantasy Lights Walk returns! Walkers can once again experience the magic of Fantasy Lights by strolling through Spanaway Park on either Saturday, November 23, or Sunday, November 24. Two walking sessions from 4:30-6:30 p.m. and 7:00-9:00 p.m. will be scheduled each night to enjoy the sights and sounds of the holidays, food…
August 17 – Come see the Sprinker Refresh!
Exciting times ahead at Sprinker Recreation Center! We have a day packed with exploring our new outdoor amenities and fun activities. Rock climbing and sports clinics on our new synthetic turf and refurbished courts await you! 11 a.m. to 11:35 a.m. there will be a reopening ceremony. Plus, enjoy the new spray park, fitness court,…