A Puget SoundCorps crew will remove English ivy and Himalayan blackberry from trees in Pierce County’s Bresemann Forest starting Aug. 4. Getting rid of these invasive plants will improve the health of the trees and the adjacent Spanaway Creek. Pierce County obtained the Puget SoundCorps’ assistance through the Urban Forestry Restoration Project, administered by Washington State…
Category: Parks
Dog or Puppy Obedience Classes
Puppy Obedience Classes Pierce County Parks and Recreation offers your puppy a class for socialization and basic obedience training. A six week class is held at Frontier Park, 21800 Meridian S in Graham on Thursdays from Aug 21-Sept 25 from 5:45-6:45pm for pups 12-18 weeks. The fee for the program is $75 and is taught…
Movie in the Park
On Friday, August 1 Pierce County Parks and Recreation will host an outdoor movie – Free Birds. The location for this FREE movie is Heritage Recreation Center, 9010 128th St in South Hill. Pre-movie activities start at 7pm. Concessions are available at the event. For more information call 253-798-4177 or http://www.piercecountywa.org/parks
Bricks for Kids – LEGO Camp
Bricks for Kids – LEGO Camp Mining and Crafting – MineCraft Camp The morning session is full for Aug 18-22, but a second camp has been added for the afternoon from 1:00-4:00pm at Frontier Park Lodge, 21800 Meridian S in Graham. After a few minutes of computer time, kids will start by crafting their shelters…
Pierce County set to unveil new FootGolf course at Fort Steilacoom Park
PIERCE COUNTY, WA — Get ready to start seeing soccer balls on the Fort Steilacoom Golf Course. Pierce County officials will debut the new sport of FootGolf at a noon ceremony on July 18, followed by a grand opening celebration the following day from 1 to 5 p.m. FootGolf is similar to golf, but is played on…
Dedication of Jacobs Point Park
On Saturday, July 19, the residents of Anderson Island held a celebration to dedicate a new park. Jacobs Point Park is an 80 acre peninsula that extends into Oro Bay. The land belonged to the Jacobs family who sold it years ago to Young Life who did not find it feasible for a camp complex. Young Life…
Sustainability Fair
Sustainability Fair As part of the Totally Tuesdays activities, on Tuesday, August 12, this family friendly event will inform you about food waste composting with worms, make your own non-toxic household cleaner, a recycle relay, and create art from trash. Held from 6:30-8:30pm at the Meridian Habitat Park, 14422 Meridian E in South Hill, the…
County fun-run aims to get kids fit and active
Since running around comes naturally to kids, the Pierce County Parks and Recreation Services Department wants to take that energy and give kids a chance to race on a full-size track with a crowd of fans cheering them on. Designed for ages 3-8, the Movin-N-Groovin Kids Fun Run – scheduled for July 31 in Lakewood…
Jacob’s Point Park Dedication
This isn’t South Pierce County, but some of its history ties together. Jacob’s Point Park was the former site of a brick making plant. The clay used was also used by the Hudson’s Bay Company to make bricks that were found at Fort Steilacoom, at the Muck Creek homes of John McLeod and Henry Murray and…
Up the hill – it’s melting and blooming
By Marianne Lincoln The last day of the Independence Day weekend and I, like many others, took a drive up the hill to Mount Rainier National Park. In my case, I was inspired by a friend who is 83 and hadn’t been there since the Nisqually Glacier was near the bridge over the river. For…
Tacoma Highland Games photo recap
The Scottish are a hardy bunch. The weather didn’t stop them, including a world record attempt that fell just inches short tossing the sheaf.
Experience a bit of the Scottish Highlands at Frontier Park in Graham this weekend
Experience a bit of the Scottish Highlands at Frontier Park in Graham this weekend The forty-fifth annual Tacoma Highland Games is back this weekend at Frontier Park. Beginning this year, the Tacoma Highland Games will be a two-day event. Festivities kick off Friday, June 27, with the first annual Celtic concert from 6 to 9…
Tacoma Highland Games June 27-28
The Tacoma Highland Games will be a Frontier Park in Graham on June 27-28, 2014. If you have never seen the Scottish in their kilts and doing traditional ethnic Scottish sports and music, you have something to learn. Come out to see…
Dog Dayz of Summer – June 28
Saturday, Jun 28 9:00 a.m. South Hill Community Park Puyallup, WA Dog Dayz of Summer On Saturday, June 28 you and your pooch can go for a walk along the beautiful forested Nathan Chapman Trail, between Heritage Recreation Center and South Hill Park. Also included in the day is agility demonstrations, fly ball, vendors and more. Phone (253)…
Time is running out! Register now for Junk in Your Trunk at Sprinker
Pierce County’s annual “Junk in Your Trunk” community sale takes place Saturday, June 21, and all patrons are invited to attend. Admission is free. Those interested in participating as vendors must register by Friday, June 20. Junk in Your Trunk is a twist on the garage sale concept, with sellers loading up their vehicles with…
Dog Dayz of Summer
PIERCE COUNTY PARKS — On Saturday, June 28 you and your pooch can go for a walk along the beautiful forested Nathan Chapman Trail, between Heritage Recreation Center and South Hill Park, 14201 86th Ave E in South Hill. Also included in the day is agility demonstrations, fly ball, vendors and more. Pre-register by June…
Lake Spanaway Golf Course now fully open to the public after greens repair
PIERCE COUNTY — Amateur duffers around Puget Sound are filling up the tee sheet now that green repairs on Lake Spanaway Golf Course are complete and the course is fully open for business. “The golfers who play this championship course are very happy,” said Pierce County Golf Supervisor Tony Bubenas. “They see what we’ve done to…
This is National Park Week — Join the Celebration
NPS.GOV — America’s national parks are filled with iconic landscapes, vibrant culture, and rich history. During National Park Week, April 19-27, 2014, you can explore them in depth. We’ve got fun events taking place in national parks all across the country, including wildflower walks, history talks, and wildlife tours. There’s sure to be an event…
Pierce County Parks Appreciation Day
Pierce County Parks and the Summit-Waller Community Association are seeking volunteers to help clear trails, remove litter, and remove invasive Scotch Broom and English Ivy from the 160-acre, county-owned Orangegate Property (Park) located in the Summit-Waller Community. The work party is scheduled on Parks Appreciation Day, Saturday, April 26 from 9:00 am until Noon. Anyone interested…