WEST REGION

2022 US WOMEN’S AMATEUR

Champion golfer Saki Baba of Japan, withstood the endurance test of 108 holes of golf throughout the weeklong event resulting in her victory. Chambers Bay is now the first municipal course to host all three of the original USGA Championships, including the 2022 US Women’s Amateur, 2015 US Open, and 2013 US Men’s Amateur.

In This Region Region Highlights

Recreational Facilities

Chambers Bay Golf Course

Environmental Services Building

Lakewood Community Center

Parks

Chambers Creek Regional Park

Purdy Sand Spit

Seeley Lake Park

Trails

Chambers Creek Park Trails

Seeley Lake Trail

The West Region experienced a record-setting year in 2022, with more than 18,000 residents attending 15 community events. Some of the most popular events included the Annual Family Campout, Run the Fun 5k Series, the 7th Annual Kite Festival, Kidz Kraze, and the first-ever Bark by the Bay event. Chambers Creek Regional Park also became known as a premier crosscountry site, attracting an additional 14,000 people to the park to watch or participate in local high school and collegiate competitions.

Chambers Bay Golf remains one of the nation’s top public courses and hosted the 2022 U.S. Women’s Amateur, the fourth national championship and third USGA event to take place at Chambers. The event attracted 156 players from 34 states and 13 countries, as well as more than 3,100 spectators. This prestigious event further solidified the course’s reputation as a world-class venue.

The Lakewood Community Center offers Specialized Recreation programs and rentals, such as Special Olympics Sports, fitness classes, social groups, special events, and art programs. It is situated near the 48-acre Seeley Lake Park and Trail, which offers more options for outdoor activities and recreation.

Special Events

West Region

Kite Festival

15

18.8K Events Event Participants

Performance Highlights

36K ROUNDS of golf at Chambers Bay brought in over $4.5M in annual green fees.

21K VISITORS

900K VISITORS explored Chambers Creek Regional Park in 2022

1.08M PEOPLE used the West Region trails in 2022.

Improvement Projects

Chambers Creek Regional Park

120K VISITORS were served at the Lakewood Community Center in 2022. for events and facility rentals in the West Region.

4,000 DOGS attended the first Bark by the Bay event

The Kite Festival returned for its 7th year as a two-day event at CCRP, with over 7,000 people in attendance. The Pierce County Kitefliers Association displayed their giant demo kites for the crowd’s enjoyment and handed out 500 free kites. Attendees flew their own kites, enjoyed an assortment of food trucks, and were in awe of the spectacle of inflatables bringing color and life across the meadow.

Run The Fun 5ks

Golf Turnstand: Completed conceptual design and cost estimating for a new, permanent turnstand at the golf course.

Art Installation: A new art installation was constructed at the Central Meadow. The structure, titled Swoon, allows lovers to declare their devotion by placing a lock on the art piece.

Canyon Trail: Completed 60% design and engineering on the bridge and trail, which will ultimately lead hikers to the water’s edge.

Lakewood Community Center

Building Improvement Study: Completed long-term study providing cost estimates and a phasing plan for renovations including roof, building envelope, HVAC, seismic, and interior upgrades.

Seeley Lake

Trail Restoration: Trail restoration and native replanting is being done in partnership with the City of Lakewood. Improvements planned for 2023.

The Run the Fun Series consisted of four uniquely themed 5ks throughout the year at different trails in the County and offered virtual and inperson registration options. Over 900 people participated in the Donut Dash, Chase the Rainbow Run, Zombie Run, and Reindeer Run.