News Flash

All News

Posted on: September 10, 2020

Pierce County parks remain open for recreation this fall

Pierce County has amazing parks and programs, offered by many providers, to help residents stay local as well as remain active and healthy this fall. Activities being offered meet the Phase 2 ‘Safe Start’ Plan, which supports family-based, small-group, and outdoor recreation.

All park and recreation providers urge residents to continue to limit stays, avoid crowds, wear masks, practice six-foot distancing, and limit contact while visiting our parks or participating in programs. Please stay local and have a back-up plan if your park or activity of choice is too crowded.

During Phase 2, residents can stay active in many ways. For example:

  • Play golf, tennis, and pickleball in groups of up to four.
  • Utilize trails, while remaining socially distanced. We recommend you walk, bike, or hike in lesser known and less crowded locations.
  • Participate in instructional and fitness classes virtually or in groups of five or less.
  • Visit playgrounds while following hygiene and sharing protocols.
  • Go to a local farmer’s market.
  • Enjoy drive-in and drive-through events, such as Pierce County’s Haunted Headlights at Frontier Park, Fantasy Lights at Spanaway Park, and Wild Drive at Northwest Trek.
  • Explore nature and do interactive exploration in parks (like the Agents of Discovery program).
  • Meet up at a park for small group activities (check out Pierce County’s Meet Me in the Park, an inclusive recreation option currently open for Fall registration).
  • Use skateparks, BMX parks, outdoor basketball courts, or mountain-biking facilities as long as they don’t become overcrowded.
  • Sign up for family-friendly pre-registered events, tours, and activities hosted by your local park provider; pre-ticketing is required for most.

While sport and recreation teams can currently host practices by permit with approved safety plans, sport leagues, games and tournaments are not authorized by any park and recreation provider until Pierce County moves into Phase 3 of the Safe Start Plan. Teams may not use public athletic facilities for any form of competition at this time. 

Contact each park agency directly for specifics on programming, permits, rentals, park operating hours, and park restrictions. Be sure to check back regularly for new, innovative opportunities as well.

City of Lakewood Parks

cityoflakewood.us/parks-and-recreation

Key Pen Parks

Keypenparks.com

PenMet Parks

PenMetParks.org

Metro Parks Tacoma

Metroparkstacoma.org

Pierce County Parks

piercecountywa.org/Parks

City of Puyallup Parks

cityofpuyallup.org/Parks


Facebook Twitter Email

Other News in All News

District Court early closure on Nov. 17

Posted on: November 13, 2023

Fantasy Lights tickets go on sale Nov. 1

Posted on: October 25, 2023

2023 general election at a glance

Posted on: October 5, 2023

Post-election audit of batches

Posted on: August 2, 2023
PCHS news - homeless

$2M awarded for homeless prevention

Posted on: July 18, 2023
housing news and events

ERPP Update for Landlords

Posted on: April 26, 2023

Help identify a Pierce County decedent

Posted on: February 3, 2023

Feb. 14 Special Election at a glance

Posted on: January 27, 2023

Chambers Bay resort development ends

Posted on: January 17, 2023
PCHS news

Calling all community service groups!

Posted on: November 9, 2022
Fall Prevention

Fall Prevention Awareness Day Event

Posted on: September 19, 2022

Annual Donut Dash 5K returns

Posted on: May 24, 2022
Key Peninsula Giveaway

Key Peninsula Giveaway

Posted on: May 5, 2022

Fantasy Lights opens Nov. 21

Posted on: November 17, 2020

District Court early closure, Sept. 16

Posted on: September 7, 2016
Labor Day

County observes Labor Day, Sept. 5

Posted on: September 2, 2016

Heat advisory notice and options

Posted on: August 18, 2016

Video News: Tourism Special

Posted on: August 18, 2016

Tips for staying safe on 4th of July

Posted on: June 30, 2016

Video News: Tourism Special

Posted on: June 2, 2016

Grandparenting has a new look

Posted on: June 1, 2016

Passing of Robin McKinney

Posted on: May 4, 2016

Jury duty scams on the rise

Posted on: April 8, 2016

Pierce County is looking to lease

Posted on: February 3, 2016

Board of Equalization seeks members

Posted on: January 13, 2016

Video News: Best of 2015

Posted on: December 29, 2015

Emergency Operations Center open

Posted on: December 9, 2015

Sheriff's Community Academy openings

Posted on: December 7, 2015