Category: Parks
Registration recommended for Pierce County Parks’ upcoming Bingo Night
Mark your calendars for Family Bingo Night at the Meridian Habitat Community Center on Friday, Nov. 7. The annual event, hosted by Pierce County Parks and Recreation Services, begins at 6:30 p.m. and lasts until 9 (doors open at 6). Registration is recommended before Nov. 5, but participants can sign up through the beginning of…
Costumed? Woof Woof Walk
Come dress with or without a costume for you and your canine companion. The event is Saturday, Oct 18 from 9:00am-12 noon at Spanaway Park, 14905 Bresemann Blvd S in Spanaway. There are routes of 1.5 & 3 miles, all paved and suitable for all abilities. Registered participants are entered into a “ruffle” drawing and prizes…
Celebrate the annual return of salmon in Puyallup on Oct. 11
Celebrate the return of salmon to the Puyallup River Watershed at the Salmon Homecoming on Oct. 11. This family-friendly event features guided tours to watch migrating salmon in Clarks Creek, tours of the Puyallup Hatchery, science and art activities for kids, a Native American welcoming ceremony and storyteller, music from a live bluegrass band and…
Parks Dept. Sock Hop Oct. 17
Sock Hop On Friday, Oct 17, moms and sons or dads and daughters can enjoy this fun evening in the gymnasium at the Lakewood Community Center, 9112 Lakewood Dr SW in Lakewood. There will be fun music from the 50’s & 60’s, contests such as the hula hoop, Elvis look alike, best poodle skirt, snacks,…
Kids are Cooking – Class
Kids are Cooking Kids ages 7-12 will learn their way around the kitchen in a 4 week series of cooking adventures. The classes are held at Meridian Habitat Park and Center, 14422 Meridian E in South Hill. The first session begins Oct 6 for a fee of $40, plus a $12 supply fee paid to…
Over 500 vehicles expected at Sept. 27 Classic Car & Truck Show
Pierce County Parks and Recreation will hold the 12th annual Hi-Tech Collision Classic Car and Truck Show at Sprinker Recreation Center on Saturday, Sept. 27. The free spectator event will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and more than 500 classic cars and trucks are anticipated to be on display. “This year we’re…
Spanaway Park boat ramp and Bresemann Boulevard to close for construction Sept 15
The public boat ramp in Spanaway Park will be closed Sept. 15 to Oct. 24 so crews can replace the pavement in the ramp’s parking area with pervious pavement that will help filter out contaminants from stormwater before it enters the stormwater system. Bresemann Boulevard – the road through the park – will be closed to through…
The Lone Tree
[Adela Ramos, professor of English literature and writing at PLUteaches a WRIT 101 Course. In part of the second unit of this course, students explore Parkland to find its wilderness, its beauty, its parks. Joel Zylstra and the professor will be collaborating as part of this unit to show students Parkland and invite them to think of it as their…
Touch a Truck – opportunity for kids
Saturday, September 6, at Sprinker Recreation Center, Pierce County Parks hosted an event where kids could get a chance to see job related vehicles up close and personal. From school buses, to hydrovacs, to paint striping machines, kids could look in, climb on and touch. Here are a few highlights in photos.
Western Divisionals – Spanaway Lakefest Sept. 6-7
Here are a few photos from Saturday, more action on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014.
County invites kids to sixth annual Touch-A-Truck event
Honk if you love trucks! Pierce County’s Parks and Recreation Services department will roll out the big-rigs on Saturday so kids of all ages can get a fun, hands-on experience at no cost. The sixth annual Touch-A-Truck event takes place Saturday, Sept. 6, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot of Sprinker…
Miniature Equine and Pony Show – Frontier Park Sept 13
WASHINGTON STATE MINIATURE EQUINE ASSOCIATION Open Miniature Equine and Pony show, September 13th at Pierce County Fair Grounds in the upper arena. Registration at 9 a.m. show starts at 10 a.m. Members $6.00 per class and $5.00 per stall, non members $9.00 per class and $10.00 per stall. Showmanship, Halter, Obstacle, Leadline, Pleasure Driving, Reinsmanship,…
Tiny Tots Indoor Playground
The gymnasium is open for kids ages 5 and younger to run, jump, climb, and play in the safe and dry environment. Every Tue & Thur from 9:30-11:00am, the Lakewood Community Center gym, 9112 Lakewood Dr SW in Lakewood is open. The monthly fee is $16 or drop in for $2. For more information call…
Evening Yoga Classes
A new session of Hatha Yoga at the Frontier Park Lodge, 21800 Meridian S in Graham starts Tuesday, Sept 16 & Thursday, Sept 18. The 6 week program runs from 6:30-7:45pm for a fee of $54 for one night per week or $108 for 2 nights per week. All levels are welcome. To pre-register call…
Kite-flying festival Aug. 9
Parks and Recreation to host kite-flying festival Aug. 9 at Chambers Creek Regional Park County Parks and Recreation Services will partner with the Pierce County Kitefliers Association for a fun-filled day of kites at Chambers Creek Regional Park on Aug. 9, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Organizers say the entire family will be entertained…
Magic Night and Show Aug 26
Magic Night and Show As part of the Totally Tuesdays activities, this kid and family friendly event starts at 7:00pm on Tuesday, August 26th with teaching kids some tricks of their own. Meridian Habitat Park auditorium, 14422 Meridian E in South Hill, doors open at 7:30pm for a Magic Show by Goofy Gideon. Pre-register by…
Volunteers needed for Pierce County Fair
Volunteers are needed for the PIERCE COUNTY FAIR at Frontier Park. Location: 21718 Meridian Ave E, Graham, WA 98338 Date: Thu. Aug. 7th through Sun. Aug. 10th 2014 Time: THURSDAY 10 A.M. -10 P.M. FRIDAY 10 A.M. -10 P.M. SATURDAY 10 A.M. -10 P.M. SUNDAY 10 A.M. – 6 P.M. Signup at the Web site Volunteer…
Free document shredding
Free Document Shredding Saturday, Aug 2nd 10am-2pm at the North Gate into the Pierce County Fair Parking lot, Frontier Park in Graham. Sponsored by Cintas and the Pierce County Fair. The Fair is August 7th to 10th this year.