Pierce County Parks 2023 SUMMER Adventure Guide

6 SPECIAL EVENTS CALENDAR

Explore all the fun events planned from April through August 2023! Like the KITE FESTIVAL (pictured).

RECREATION PROGRAMS

Registration information. Explore youth, teen, adult, and specialized recreation camps, programs and activities.

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ICE ARENA SPRINKER

Chill out with winter fun year round at Sprinker. Learn to ice skate or play hockey, private and public ice skating opportunities, ice bumper cars, and more.

MISSION AND VALUES

OUR MISSION

To be a leader in creating livable communities by providing opportunities for people to connect to nature, live healthy lifestyles, enjoy vibrant community spaces, and learn about sustainable practices.

OUR VISION

A County of healthy people living happy lives.

On The Cover

The sweetest fun run in Pierce County returns to the Foothills Trail in Orting on June 24. - see page 11 for the "Donut Dash 5K" details.

Come celebrate Earth Day with Pierce County and help us introduce our community to all new nature based programming in our brand new outdoor classroom.

This fun-filled day will have activities, resources, and games for all ages to inspire families to get outside and appreciate what makes the PNW so special.

Come and learn a little more about our natural world all while enjoying an exciting day outside with Pierce County. See you there!

FREE Activity Code: 18375

All Ages | Sat, April 22 | 12-4 pm

Meridian Habitat Park - Nature Classroom

May 13

Calling all superheroes! Join our first superhero themed race at Chambers Creek Regional Park. The 5K course starts and finishes in the Central Meadow and is USATF certified and chip timed. The trail is fully paved but does have some challenging hills. Enjoy a pre-race warm-up hosted by Jazzercise, take a photo at the photo booth, and enjoy lawn games. Plus, there will be special appearances by a couple of "real" superheroes. Pink Gorilla Espresso and Food Truck will be onsite! All participants will receive a keepsake medal once they cross the finish line.

18335 All Ages Sat, May 13 8:30 am check-in, 9:30 am start

Cost $30/ages 13yr +, $25/ages 12yr & under.

Pre-Registration Deadline: May 1. Registration is available at the event at 8:30 am.

Location Chambers Creek Regional Park - Central Meadow

Virtual Option Available!

18336 All Ages May 12-14

Registration Deadline: May 1

Cost $20/all, includes keepdake medal mailed via USPS May 5

Put on your dancing shoes and get your family out on the dance floor for some fun at the lodge. Come prepared to dance the night away to an array of music that will please all age groups and tastes!

Light refreshment will be provided. Pre-Registration Required.

18374 All Ages 6:00-9:00 pm $10/person Location Frontier Park

June 4 Foothills Dash 5K, 10K, 1/2 Marathon

This fun and scenic race on the Foothills Trail is open to people of all ages and abilities.

The Foothills Trail is paved and provides flat areas with easy slopes. All courses are USATF certified and chip timed with results available online the following week. Runners must complete the course in four hours to be officially timed.

Join the South Hill Jazzercise warm up from 7:30 - 8:00am. Registration includes a race bib and keepsake medal. T-shirts are not available.

17910 1/2M Sat, June 4 7:15 am check-in, 8:15 am start

17911 10K Sat, June 4 7:30 am check-in, 8:30 am start

17911 5K Sat, June 4 7:45 am check-in, 8:45 am start

Cost $30/ages 13yr +, $20/ages 12yr & under. Registration Deadline: May 30. No registration accepted at the run.

Location Parking, check-in and race bag pick up will take place at Orting City Park (Corner of Washington Ave & Bridge St. SE), Orting 98360

June 10

Kidz Kraze

Explore the park and enjoy bouncy houses, games, activities, crafts, food, info booths and learn more about the resources offered in our community! Activities are geared towards ages 3-12 years.

FREE ADMISSION $10/parking

All Ages Sat, Jun 10 10 am - 2 pm

Location Chambers Creek Regional Park - Central Meadow

We're celebrating National Dog Party Day by throwing a Paw-some Paw-ty for all the Pooches! Join us in recognizing dogs, their people, and the power of play! Planned events include visits with the Pierce County Sheriff K9 Team, a scavenger hunt, doggie art time, pet photos, various vendors, America’s Next Top Dog costume contest, doggie play area, a "ruffle drawing" and so much more.

18406 All Ages Sat, June 24 10 am-1 pm $5/pooch

Location Meridian Habitat Park

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• Pre-registration is required for all classes unless otherwise stated.

• All fees are due at the time of registration.

• No “on-site” registration will be taken by instructors.

• All classes/programs have a minimum and maximum enrollment.

• Registration is required prior to posted dealines to ensure class minimums are met.

• Third party ticket/registrations are not endorsed or accepted.

• We will make every attempt to increase maximum enrollment and/ or add additional program offerings when there is a waiting list.

• There is a $25 service fee for all returned checks.

Find Activities & Register Now

FULL OR CANCELLED CLASSES: Classes may fill quickly or classes may be cancelled due to low enrollment. If you have registered for a class that must be cancelled you will be contacted and entitled to a full refund. Please feel free to contact Pierce County Parks Administration Office or Sprinker Recreation Center the day before your class starts to make sure the class has not been cancelled.

PAYMENT: Pre-payment is required at the time all activitiy registrations or reservations are made. We accept VISA, MasterCard, cash and checks payable to Pierce County Parks. Please Note: a $25 NSF fee will be added on returned checks.

ACCOMMODATIONS: To request an accommodation, please call 253-798-4177.

MEDICAL INSURANCE: All participants should have their own medical insurance to cover any injuries sustained while participating in any Pierce County Parks activity. Pierce County will not be financially responsible for any medical expenses.

PHOTO/VIDEO NOTICE: Pierce County Parks staff may video record or take photos of participants in programs and special events, or people in or on park properties.Those recordings and photos may be used for promotional purposes in print, on television, on our website or social media platforms.

Holiday Administrative Office Closures:

Memorial Day May 29

Juneteenth June 19

Independence Day July 4 Labor Day Sept 4

INCLEMENT WEATHER: In the event of severe weather conditions it is the participant’s responsibility to contact the center regarding the status of classes, meetings or activities.

FAIR PLAY IN COMMUNITY SPORTS: Pierce County specifically prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of gender in the operation, conduct or administration of its community athletics programs for youth and adults.

GENERAL REFUND POLICY: A request for a full refund will be granted only if the request is presented before the first class begins. After classes have started, your refund request will be issued on a prorated basis, however no refunds will be issued after the start of the 3rd class. Refund requests must be presented 24 hours prior to one-day seminar/workshops. We regret that refunds cannot be made for programs, classes, clinics or trips consisting of 4 or less sessions unless approved by the Supervisor. Please call for specific program refund policies.

LIABILITY RELEASE WAIVER: Registering for any of our programs implies you have read, understood and agree to the following:

For and in consideration of permission to participate in the recreation activity, I the undersigned participant (if over age 18) or parent or guardian (if participant is under 18) completely release and agree to indemnify and hold Pierce County and its employees, its hired or contracted instructors and any other person, volunteers or organizations affiliated with Pierce County in connection with this recreation activity harmless from and against any and all liability for any injury or damage from negligence or otherwise which may be suffered by the participant arising out of or in any way connected with this recreation activity. I realize that recreation activities have an inherent risk of physical injury. If the participant has any physical ailments or conditions which might affect his/her health by participating in the activity, I have consulted a physician or other medical authority and received permission to participate. I understand that photographs/videos taken of Parks and Recreation Programs may be used by the Department of Parks and Recreation for promoting our programs, classes, events, in print, tv, or on the website.

DISCLAIMER: This Adventure Guide is a general schedule of programs, activities, and events. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. For updated information, call 253-798-4177 or visit us online at www.piercecountywa.gov/parks.

YOUTH CAMPS & PROGRAMS

Eco-Explorers Adventure Camps

Calling all explorers! Join us for one to three action-packed weeks of outdoor adventures, exploring the natural environments of our unique Pierce County parks. Hands-on activities, exploration, free play, and outdoor games will be incorporated each day to help nurture a desire for caring and respect for our natural and human-made environments.

Each park’s unique features and opportunities will guide each camp’s experience. Campers will need to come with water bottles, lunch, snacks, backpack, change of clothes, jacket, sun protection (hat, sunscreen, glasses), and dress according to weather conditions.

Frontier Park

Forest exploration and playground fun. 18370 8-11yr Mon-Fri, July 10-14

Spanaway Park

9 am-3 pm $120

Forest and stream exploration, caoneing, ice skating, rock climbing, and playground fun. 18371 8-11yr Mon-Fri, July 31-Aug 4 9 am-3 pm $120

Chambers Creek Regional Park Forest and beach exploration and playground fun. 18372 8-11yr Mon-Fri, Aug 14-18

9 am-3 pm $120

Nature Based Programs

We're bringing nature based programming to Meridian Habitat Park! Come spend some time with us learning about what we are offering, meet the staff, and participate in a sample program to get a taste of what's coming! Each program will have activities, experiments, and we'll maybe even squeeze in some nature fun facts too as we explore why it's so important to appreciate all of the nature the PNW has to offer! All Ages FREE Admission & Parking

Steel Sport Soccer Camp

Every Steel Soccer camp has a mission to put Kids First in a healthy, fun and safe environment. Our goal is to teach the game and much more! Backed by our unique coaching system we have hundreds of camp options that will inspire & challenge each participant to improve their skills and learn valuable life lessons through soccer.

Ages 5-13yr

18364

LOCATION Chambers Creek Regional Park - Upper Playfields

Skyhawks Multisport Camps

This multi-sport program was developed to give children a positive first step into athletics. Sports are taught in a safe, structured environment filled with encouragement and fun. Through exciting games and activities, campers explore balance, hand/eye coordination and skill development at their own pace. Every child receives an award certificate, Skyhawks t-shirt.

All Half Day Camps: bring a water bottle, two snacks and wear appropriate athletic attire. All Full Day Camps: bring a water bottle, two snacks, a lunch and wear appropriate athletic attire.

Skyhawks Mini-Hawk Camp Baseball / Flag Football / Soccer

This multi-sport program was developed to give children a positive first step into athletics. Sports are taught in a safe, structured environment filled with encouragement and fun. Through exciting games and activities, campers explore balance, hand/eye coordination and skill development at their own pace. Every child receives an award certificate, Skyhawks t-shirt.

18339 4-7yr Mon-Fri, June 26-30 9 am-12 pm

COST $145 LOCATION Frontier Park

Skyhawks Basketball Camp

This fun, skill-intensive program is designed for beginning to intermediate players. Using our progression-based curriculum, we focus on the whole player - teaching sportsmanship and teamwork. Boys and girls will learn the fundamentals of passing, shooting, ball handling, rebounding and defense through skill-based instruction and small-sided scrimmages. Every child receives an award certificate, Skyhawks t-shirt.

18341 4-7yr Wed-Fri, July 5-7 9 am-12 pm $89

18340 6-12yr Wed-Fri, July 5-7 9 am-3 pm $125

LOCATION Lakewood Community Center

Skyhawks Soccer Camp

Using our progressional curriculum, your young athlete will gain the technical skills and sport knowledge required for that next step into soccer. Participants should wear appropriate clothing, shin guards (optional) and running shoes. All participants receive an award certificate, Skyhawks t-shirt.

18345 4-12yr Mon-Fri, July 24-28 9 am-12 pm

COST $145 LOCATION Frontier Park

Skyhawks Baseball Camp

Skyhawks baseball takes the rich history of the game from Cooperstown to your town. Our progressional curriculum teaches the fundamentals of fielding, catching, throwing, hitting and base running in a fun, positive environment by local Skyhawks staff. All athletes regardless of skill level will learn new baseball skills along with vital life lessons such as respect, teamwork and responsibility. All participants will come away with new friends, new skills and love for the game.

18346 6-12yr Mon-Fri, July 31-Aug 4 9 am-3 pm

COST $195 LOCATION South Hill Community Park

Skyhawks Outdoor Volleyball Camp

Skyhawks Volleyball takes the energy and excitement of this great team sport and puts it all together into one fun-filled camp. All aspects of the game are taught through drills and exercises that focus on passing, setting, hitting and serving. This co-ed program is designed for the beginner to intermediate player and will incorporate essential life-lessons such as teamwork and sportsmanship. Our volleyball staff will assist each athlete in developing the fundamental skills of the game through game-based drills and daily scrimmages aimed at developing the whole player.

18347 6-12yr Mon-Fri, Aug 7-11 9 am-12 pm

COST $145 LOCATION Meridian Habitat Park

Skyhawks Flag Football Camp

Experience the excitement of football with Skyhawks Flag Football

Fueled by USA Football. Using a curriculum developed by the experts from USA Football, coaches will teach skills like passing, receiving, kicking and flag pulling. Participants will gain confidence and learn important life lessons in a fun, positive environment.

18350 4-7yr Mon-Fri, Aug 14-18 9 am-12 pm $145

18349 6-12yr Mon-Fri, Aug 14-18 9 am-3 pm $195

LOCATION South Hill Community Park

Bricks 4 Kidz® Lego® CAMPS

Our Creative Camp series is designed to be an amazing LEGO® filled experience for boys and girls. Every day is a different adventure, with a variety of different building techniques, making friends, guided creative play time and so much more all around our theme of the week.

All campers make and take home a custom mini-figure and photo collage of the week’s experience. Please bring a snack and water bottle. For an all-day experience, register for Bricks 4 Kidz® LEGO® Camp: Full Day.

Mining & Crafting

Experience the world of Minecraft® with LEGO® Bricks in this fun camp! Minecraft is a game about placing blocks to build anything you can imagine. At night monsters come out, make sure to build a shelter before that happens. Kids will start by crafting their shelters and some of the mobs, critters and tools using LEGO® Bricks. Campers will face new challenges each day, building mode ls and crafting key elements from the popular Minecraft game.

Our Creative Camp series is designed to be an amazing LEGO®-filled experience. Every day is a different adventure, with a variety of different building techniques, making friends, guided creative play time and so much more all around our theme of the week.

18352 6-12yr Mon-Fri, July 24-28

9 am-12 pm

COST $225 LOCATION Meridian Habitat Park

Video Game Building

In this camp, we use Scratch 3 -- an amazing code environment developed at MIT especially for kids. Scratch 3 curriculum is used at many levels educationally, from Elementary school on up to high school, and it’s a great way to expand your child’s play time into a foundation for career potential! Kids will spend time on computers and tablets, but no, we don’t expect them to sit in front of a device for 3 hours! We swap activities so that kids are getting up, stretching, and doing creative LEGO® building activities, mixed in with learning how to code. Campers should already have good reading skills.

Not sure if your child can keep up, or not sure if they will have enough to keep them busy? The Bricks 4 Kidz® approach to teaching code is fun and helps kids self-pace, so that they are challenged, but not frustrated, and able to learn and apply more each day.

18355 7-11yr Mon-Fri, July 24-28 1-4 pm

COST $225 LOCATION Meridian Habitat Park

Full Day

A full day of LEGO® fun? Yes, please! Get 2 full camps each day plus extended supervised creative building hours. In the morning enjoy our Mining & Crafting camp, building a large variety of your favorite Minecraft® game characters, animals, mobs, and tools using LEGO® Bricks and motors. In the afternoon, build video games in Scratch 3. Plus get half-hour early drop-off, supervised lunch hour, and half-hour late pickup – a $600 value! Please bring a lunch, 2 snacks and water bottle.

18356 6-12yr Mon-Fri, July 24-28 8:30 am-4:30 pm

COST $395 LOCATION Meridian Habitat Park

Brick Ninjas Extreme

This camp is all brand new for 2023! Welcome to our LEGO® Dojo where we practice the ancient art of LEGO® Master Building in preparation for battle against armies of skeletons, slippery snakes, and robot pirates! We'll build ninja robots, weapons, and vehicles and learn about the art of Brick-jitsu, with lots of cool projects designed by your friends at Bricks 4 Kidz®! Whether you're a Master or just starting out on your building “kicks and punches”, we've got plenty of awesome LEGO® Projects and STEM-enriched activities to complete your training.

18231 6-12yr Mon-Fri, Aug 21-25

9 am-12 pm

COST $225 LOCATION Sprinker Recreation Center

Game On!

We know you love Mario, Sonic, Minecraft and more, and so do we! But now it’s time to unplug the console and pull out the LEGO® Bricks! Get your game on as we brick our way through levels of building, power up with some motor-powered LEGO® models, and try to earn a few “extra lives” building mini-figures and 3D Sculptures. Each day is a new adventure as the virtual and LEGO® worlds collide the Bricks 4 Kidz way! Please bring a snack and water bottle.

18232 6-12yr Mon-Fri, Aug 21-25 1-4 pm COST $225 LOCATION Sprinker Recreation Center

Full Day

A full day of LEGO® fun? Yes, please! Get 2 full camps each day plus extended supervised creative building hours. In the morning we will master the art of Brick-jitsu, building a large variety ninja robots, weapons, and vehicles using LEGO® Bricks and motors. In the afternoon, enjoy our Game On! camp, building a large variety of your favorite video game characters, animals, vehicles, and contraptions using LEGO® Bricks and motors. Plus get half-hour early drop-off, supervised lunch hour, and half-hour late pick-up – a $600 value! Please bring a lunch, 2 snacks and water bottle.

18230 6-12yr Mon-Fri, Aug 21-25 8:30 am-4:30 pm COST $395 LOCATION Sprinker Recreation Center

Bricks 4 Kidz® Junior Robotics

Lego® Class

Children as young as 6 years of age can have fun learning robotics! Using software while working on tablets, kids will be able to program the model builds they craft using Bricks 4 Kidz® model plans and LEGO® technology to create exciting dynamic robots. This 4-week class provides a handson learning experience that actively involves young students in their own learning process while making lasting memories. All students make and take home a custom minifigure (kits are reused not, taken home).

17924 6-9yr Thurs, April 13-May 11 (No Class April 20) 6-7 pm

COST $64 LOCATION Sprinker Recreation Center-Rainier Room

Youth Basketball League

Ages 5-8

Youth Basketball League

This is a recreation based league focusing on positive self image, self confidence, sportsmanship, and physical skills. There are no try-outs, everyone plays regardless of ability. This is not a program for highly skilled players that have previously played together. Registration is limited to the first 160 players on a first come, first served basis.

Practices are 1x/per week (Wed or Fri evening from either 5:15-6:15 pm or 6:15-7:15 pm) beginning the week of April 17. Games are played on Saturdays (between 2 - 6 pm) on April 22, 29, May 6, 13, or 20.

WE NEED COACHES!

We rely on the support of volunteer coaches and officials to ensure the success of our program. If you’re interested or know someone you may be, please contact Meredith Smith at 253-798-4091 or meredith.smith@piercecountywa.gov. Mandatory coaches meeting Wed, April 12, 5:30pm at Meridian Habitat Park, 14422 Meridian E., Puyallup 98375.

Registration Deadline: April 6

17902 5-6yr (as of April 17, 2023) April 17 - May 20 $55

17903 7-8yr (as of April 17, 2023) April 17 - May 20 $55

COST $55 LOCATION Lakewood Community Center

Tae Kwon Do (Karate)

Build self-discipline, agility, balance, strength, and speed. Students are built from the inside out and must face strict standards for advancement including physical, mental and written tests. Learn Olympic style and traditional training. This class is taught by career instructors with multiple years of experience.

17861 8yr+ Mon/Thurs, April 3-27 (No Class April 24) 6-8 pm

17862 8yr+ Mon/Thurs, May 1-29 (No Class May 29) 6-8 pm

18201 8yr+ Mon/Thurs, June 1-29 6-8 pm

18202 8yr+ Mon/Thurs, July 3-31 6-8 pm

18203 8yr+ Mon/Thurs, Aug 3-31 6-8 pm

COST $45/1st family member, $35/each addional family member

LOCATION Sprinker Recreation Center - Alder/Rainier Room

TEEN/ADULT PROGRAMS

Jazzercise®

Jazzercise® offers group fitness classes for all levels. Our classes incorporate HIIT cardio dance moves with strength training for the ultimate full-body workout that can slay your wellness goals. Registration is required. Contact southhilljazzercise@yahoo.com to register.

Belly Dancing

Middle Eastern Belly Dance is a low-impact form of dance appropriate for all body types and backgrounds. Learn history, basic movements, isolation techniques, and more. No dance experience necessary. All ages, shapes, genders welcome. Come with a willingness to learn make new friends, laugh and have a good time.

SPRINKER RECREATION CENTER

Spanaway Regional Park

253-798-4000

14824 C St. S, Tacoma WA 98444

srceventrental@piercecountywa.gov www.piercecountywa.gov/sprinker

Sprinker Recreation Center is your community recreation headquarters. Nowhere in Pierce County will you find more family activities than right here. We offer indoor and outdoor recreational facilities for all ages and abilities. First rate classes, programs and community events are what make Sprinker Recreation Center the place to play.

Programs Currently Offered:

Ice Skating/Hockey, Tennis, Racquetball, Pickleball, Basketball, Skateboarding, Adult & Youth Recreation, Adult Slowpitch, Ice Bumper Cars, and Public Skate Sessions.

LEARN TO SKATE LEARN TO SKATE

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Sprinker’s Learn to Skate Program is for all ages 4 to adult who want to skate for fun or are interested in becoming a serious figure skater or hockey player in a group class setting. Our program follows the Ice Sports Industry’s (ISI) Learn To Skate curriculum which offers classes that are designed for the recreational to advanced skater; with teaching, testing, and award ribbon/patches available for different levels of achievement in basic skills and freestyle.

Levels of instruction include:

PreSkate 1, 2, 3 & 4, Beginning 1 & 2, PreAlpha, Alpha 1 & 2, Beta 1 & 2, Gamma 1 & 2, Delta 1 & 2, Beginning Freestyle, Freestyle 1, 2, & 3, Beginning Freestyle 4.

Check out what you will learn here: LINK TO SKILLS

All New Skaters should register for PreSkate 1 Ages: 4-6, Beginning 1 Ages: 7 + Skaters are evaluated during the first 2 weeks and placed in the appropriate class level. At the end of the 8 or 9 week session, skaters will be tested and may earn a ribbon/patch before advancing to the next level.

Each skater will receive on the day of lesson

• 30 minutes of instruction

• Rental Figure or Hockey Skates

• Practice time on the public session following the lesson

• Skill assessment on the last day of class which will include a Ribbon or ISI Patch recognizing the skaters achievement

• Two complimentary admissions to any regular price public skating session.

REGISTRATION

Registration may be done in person at Sprinker Recreation Center, or by phone with a Visa or Mastercard by calling 253-798-4000, or online at www.piercecountywa.gov/learntoskate It is recommended that returning skaters wait to register until after their skills test on the last day of class. Pre-Registration is required prior to the first day of class.

SESSION SESSION DATES REGISTRATION DATES

Summer Session 4 June 26-Aug 17 May 4

Class Dates Mon June 26-Aug 14 N/A

Wed June 28-Aug 16 No Class July 19

Thur June 29-Aug 17 No Class July 20

Sat Not Offered

CLASS TIMES

Summer Session Mon 5:45 pm & 6:15 pm

Wed 5:45 pm & 6:15 pm

Thur 10:30 am & 11:00 am

Sat Not Offered

PROGRAM COST

Summer Session 8 weeks / $80.00, 7 weeks / $70.00

ISI Membership* $15.00 valid through-August 31, 2024

*Required for All Learn To Skate Participants.

Joining ISI for the 1st time online, add it to the cart before check out, you will not need to provide the ISI number.

SKATING ATTIRE

Beginning skaters are strongly encouraged to wear an All-Sport safety helmet or Crash head band. All Skaters should wear gloves, long pants, warm layered clothing, appropriate socks (not too thick). Freestyle level skaters should wear skating attire such as yoga pants, joggers, leggings. Long hair should be pulled back away from the face and are encouraged to have their own figure skates.

PROFESSIONAL STAFF

Sprinker Recreation Center Coaches are highly qualified skating professionals trained to offer you instruction that will provide the best foundation for ice skating.

Figure Skating Program Coordinator and ISI President Janice Teodoro-Forbes

Figure Skating Professional Coaches: Brooke Bowman, Stephanie Burgess, Ashley Hoffman, Jordan Lee, Lisa Martin, Glenn Patterson, SueEllen Quick, Stacey Riggins, Jennifer Rubin, Heidi Sullivan and Natalie Thompson.

Meet Your Coaches!

Learn more at www.piercecountywa.gov/learntoskate

Learn To Skate Lessons

You should register for PreSkate 1 Age:4-6 or Beginning 1 Age: 7-Adult

PreRegistration is required and may not be available on the first day of class. If classes are full be sure to add your name to the waitlist.

Lets get ready to skate!

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of class! Did you remember socks, helmet, gloves and a great attitude!

ADVANCED SKATERS

FREESTYLE SESSIONS

Freestyle sessions are practice sessions reserved for figure skaters of all ages and abilities who are taking private lessons. All skaters must be registered as an ISI Learn To Skate member and/or a member of U.S. Figure Skating. To reserve freestyle session time book online (LINK).

PRIVATE LESSONS

Some students find that individual instruction is the best way to fine-tune their skating skills. Fees are paid directly to the instructor and do not include ice time or skate rental.

For private lesson information please contact:

Figure Skating Director

Janice Forbes, 253-798-4045 janice.forbes@piercecountywa.gov

LAKEWOOD WINTER CLUB

The Club’s mission is to provide opportunities for skaters to develop and achieve individual potential through a total quality competitive skating program. The Club’s Professional Staff coach learn-to-skate through U.S. Figure Skating levels in group or private lessons.

Explore the club’s website for more information: www.lakewoodwinterclub.com

We're Sprucing Up Sprinker!

Outdoor improvements to Sprinker are underway. From February 2023 to March 2024 we are renovating outdoor facilities, installing a new spray park, playground, futsal courts, an event lawn and more! You can learn more on whats coming your way here at www.piercecountywa.gov/sprinkeroutdoorproject.

We're starting to improve the inside too. Sprinker Team rooms are under construction. These five new team rooms will meet the needs of hockey teams and allow the facility to host a variety of hockey games, tournaments, and skating competitions.

Up next, we are remodeling the inside of Sprinker! We reached out to the Parkland and Spanaway communities earlier in 2022 to understand how you are using Sprinker and what you want to see. Now we are reporting back on what we heard and can show you how your feedback was incorporated into a concept drawing. The second survey is done and soon the survey site will become a project site. Learn more here at https://sprinkerreccenter. mysocialpinpoint.com/sprinker-recreation-center/home/

What improvements would you like to see at Gonyea?

We need your input on the Gonyea Park Master Plan! Please sign up at www.piercecountywa. gov/gonyeaproject to receive updates in early 2023 on the planned improvements and learn how you can help plan this park.

Sprinker Recreation Center

Above image: Gonyea Playfield.

Above image: Graphic of Sprinker Outdoor Improvement Plan by RWD Landscape Architects.

Above image: Artist rendering of new spay park at Sprinker.

Swoon!

Place your 'love lock' on the new art structure at Chambers Regional Park. This is the new, permanent structure to display locks near the Chambers bridge to the beach.

Foothills Trail Bridge

Foothills Trail White River Bridge is under construction! This pedestrian bridge over the White River will allow bikers, walkers, and runners to cross county lines between the Town of Buckley and Enumclaw.

Meridian Habitat Park

Construction including a picnic shelter adjacent to the Great Lawn, update to existing parking lot with paving, lighting, landscape and drainage improvements is underway. The project also includes a new walking trail through the woods and outdoor interactive learning areas.

Foothills Trail, East Puyallup Trailhead

This project will triple the amount of parking at the Puyallup Trailhead off Pioneer and includes two Electric Vehicle charging stations, landscaping, and improves ADA access. The project is underway with construction to be completed in 2023.

Pipeline Trail

Going under construction in 2023 to early 2024 will be a 1.6mile paved trail connecting Orangegate Park to Tacoma’s Regional Trail network at 72nd and Waller Road.

ADA Upgrades

Throughout 2023 this project will continue making ADA upgrades at Frontier Park, Spanaway Park, Ashford Park, and Foothills Trail trailheads.

Above image: "Swoon" love locks art structure at Chambers Creek Regional Park.

Below image: Pipeline Trail.

Customer Service Centers

Environmental Services Building - The ESB

Chambers Creek Regional Park

9850 64th St W, University Place, WA 98467

253-798-4141

��pceventrental@piercecountywa.gov

Frederickson Community Center

Stan and Joan Cross Park

4420 Military Road East, Tacoma WA, 98446

253-798-4055

Lakewood Community Center 9112 Lakewood Dr SW, Lakewood, WA 98499

253-798-4199

Meridian Habitat Park and Center

14422 Meridian E, Puyallup, WA 98375

253-798-4049

Sprinker Recreation Center

Spanaway Regional Park

14824 C St S, Tacoma WA, 98444

253-798-4000

srceventrentals@piercecountywa.gov

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES

Pierce County Parks

Environmental Services Building 9850 64th St W, University Place, WA 98467

EXECUTIVE TEAM

Director Deputy Director

Business & Financial Operations Manager

Superintendent of Resource Stewardship

Roxanne Miles

Kyle Wintermute, CPRP

JJ Knechtel

Kimberly Freeman

REGIONAL OPERATIONS TEAM

Parks & Rec Manager, West Region Parks Specialist

Parks & Rec Manager, Central Region Parks Specialist

Parks & Rec Manager, North Region Parks Specialist

Parks & Rec Manager, South Region Parks Specialist

NeSha Thomas-Schadt, CPRP

Bret Burgess

Andrea Clay, CPRP

Steve Dippery

Beverly Frick

John Laughery

Julia Banzai

Dennis Bilderback

Nicholas Tosaya

Becky Little

Billy Womble

RECREATION TEAM

Recreation Supervisors

Jared Bucci

Mark Richards

Jenn Sergent

Meredith Smith, CPRP, CYSA

Jen Spane

Kim Wargo

253-798-4177

pcparks@piercecountywa.gov  www.piercecountywa.gov/parks

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Recreation Coordinators

Kylee Ashley

Kelly Darling

Janice Forbes

Sangkros Lok

Eric Miller

Karli Schwimmer

LEGEND

 Chambers Creek Regional Park

 Spanaway Regional Park

⁄ Highways

 Park Locations

 Park Customer Service Locations

WEST REGION

Chambers Creek Regional Park (1-3) 6320 Grandview Dr W University Place 98467 parking, restrooms, playground, trails, beach access, customer service, venue rental, event lawn, off-leash dog park

1 Chambers Bay Golf Course 6320 Grandview Dr W University Place 98467 www.chambersbaygolf.com

2 Chambers Creek Canyon Trail 6701 67th St Ct SW University Place 98467 walking trail

3 Environmental Services Building - the ESB 9850 64th St W University Place 98467 parking, restrooms, customer service, executive offices, playfields, walking path, venue rental, meeting rooms, catering kitchen

Above image: People hiking along the Chambers Creek Canyon Trail

4 Lakewood Community Center

9112 Lakewood Dr SW Lakewood 98499

parking, restrooms, gymnasium, venue rental, meeting rooms

5 Old Settlers Cemetery

8201 Washington Blvd SW Lakewood 98498

parking, cemetery

6 Purdy Sand Spit

Goodrich Dr NW & SR302 Purdy 98329

parking, beach access, boat ramp

7 Seeley Lake Park

9112 Lakewood Dr SW Lakewood 98499

parking, trail, wetland, wildlife habitat

CENTRAL REGION

8 Dawson Playfield

1605 90th St E, Tacoma 98445

parking, restrooms, playground, walking track, basketball courts, covered picnic shelters, softball field

9 Gonyea Playfield

13422 10th Ave S (& 136th St S) Tacoma 98444 parking, restrooms, playground, multipurpose fields, basketball court

10 Lidford Playfield

58th St & 44th Ave E, Tacoma 98391 parking, playground, walking loop

11 Mayfair Playfield

13510 13th Ave Ct E, Parkland 98445 parking, playground

12 Parkland Prairie Nature Preserve

Tule Lake Road S @ Yakima Ave S, Tacoma 98444 parking, ADA nature trail

Spanaway Regional Park (13-16)

13 Bresemann Forest

801 Military Road (& Bresemann Blvd), Spanaway 98444 parking, trails, creek

14 Lake Spanaway Golf Course

15602 Pacific Ave S, Tacoma 98444 www.lakespanawaygc.com

15 Spanaway Park

1000 Military Rd. S., Spanaway 98387

parking, restrooms, playground, covered picnic shelters, trails, beach/lake access, boat launch, boathouse, summer gate fees

16 Sprinker Recreation Center

14824 C St S, Tacoma 98444

parking, restrooms, customer service, playground, venue rental, ice arena, ice bumper cars, ballfields & multipurpose fields, indoor/ outdoor tennis courts, wallyball, basketball, pickleball & racquetball courts, trails, climbing rock, skateboard park

17 Swan Creek Park

2954 Pioneer Way E, Tacoma 98444 parking, walking trails

NORTH REGION

18 Foothills Trail

East Puyallup Trailhead

13810 80th St E, Puyallup 98372 parking, restrooms, trail

19 Foothills Trail

McMillin Trailhead

14301 140th St E, Orting 98360 parking, restrooms, trail

20 Foothills Trail

South Prairie Trailhead

340 SR162, South Prairie 98385 parking, trail

21 North Lake Tapps County Park

2022 198th Ave E, Lake Tapps 98321

parking, restrooms, trails, beach/lake access, boat ramps, picnic tables, seasonal concessions, summer gate fees

22 Riverside Park

7800 Riverside Dr E, Sumner 98390

parking, restrooms, boat slide, disc golf course, BMX track, www.rivervalleybmxracing.com

SOUTH REGION

23 Ashford County Park

29801 SR706 E, Ashford 98304

parking, restrooms, playground, ampitheater, trail, walking path, great lawn, forest

24 Frontier Park

21714 Meridian Ave E, Graham 98338

parking, restrooms, playground, venue rental, lodge with kitchen, picnic shelters, great lawn, trails, walking path, outdoor arena & stables, barns, 1/4 midget race track

25 Heritage Recreation Center

9010 128th St E, Puyallup 98373

parking, restrooms, playground, lighted ballfields & multipurpose fields, walking path

26 Meridian Habitat Park

14422 Meridian E, Puyallup 98375

parking, restrooms, nature playground, trails, off-leash dog park, venue rental, ampitheather, great lawn, wetlands, wildlife habitat

27 Naches Trail Preserve

4414 Military Rd E, Tacoma WA 98466

parking, gravel walking paths, protected wildlife area, prairie, creek, birding site, No Dogs Allowed

28 Nathan Chapman Memorial Trail

9201 136th St E, Puyallup 98373

Trail connecting Heritage Recreation Center and South Hill Community Park

29 South Hill Community Park

14201 86th Ave E, Puyallup 98373

parking, restrooms, playground, trail, picnic tables, wetlands

30 Stan & Joan Cross Park, Frederickson Community Center

4420 Military Rd E, Tacoma WA 98466

parking, playground, walking path, picnic area, restrooms, community center