Spanaway Park

1000 Military Road South
Spanaway, WA 98387 (map)

Park Amenities

This 135-acre park along beautiful Spanaway Lake is extremely popular with many year-round activities. 

Visitors to the park can explore a multitude of aquatic recreation opportunities, including two swimming beaches (no lifeguards), a boat launch, a fishing pier, handicapped accessible bathrooms, a new picnic area by the south swimming beach, a newly renovated boat ramp, ADA playground equipment with a seating plaza for parents and a new three-mile trail system by Little Spanaway Lake, as well as restoring the shoreline.

In addition, the park features softball fields, basketball courts, a children's play area, and walking trails along several thousand feet of waterfront. In the holiday season, it is home to Fantasy Lights Walk and Fantasy Lights, the largest drive-through holiday display in the Northwest. Summer day camps and youth sports utilize this park's many recreational opportunities.

Spanaway Park Map

Pierce County Spanaway Park Map 2021

Park Hours

  • The park is open ½ hour before dawn and closes ½ hour after sunset unless otherwise posted and/or during seasonal hours. 
    • Beginning January 4, 2023, seasonal park hours go into effect from 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

Seasonal Hours

To facilitate the setup for Fantasy Lights, new times for gate closures go into effect at Spanaway Park in October to protect the public from safety hazards as the light displays are on the ground and in the process of being set up/disassembled.

  • North gates close at 4:00 p.m. from October 17 through January 2, 2023. 

Park Fees

Before heading up to the park it is important to know what is available to you and your family. The boat launch and trailer parking are open for public use. Restrooms throughout the park will be open and available for use. 

  • Launch parking is $10.00
  • Vehicle parking is $3.00
  • View additional park fees
image of Spanaway Park Permit sign

Rentals

Spanaway Park boasts great family/company picnic areas with five covered open-sided picnic shelters, each with running water, electricity, and a large grill.

Large group events and car shows require a Special Use Request and permit.

Please note: Non-motorized boat rentals, including canoes and pedal boats, are not available at this time as the boathouse is closed for operations.

Speed Limit

The speed limit within Spanaway Park is 20 m.p.h.

Special Events
The following special events are scheduled in the park and can affect entrance and parking availability: