Lakewood Parks

Lakewood Parks & Recreation
6000 Main St SW, 1st Floor
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 983-7887
[email protected]

Phone & Staff Hours:
Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Report a Park Maintenance Issue:
(253) 267-1628

This 2-acre park features a large open grass play area, a picnic shelter, playground equipment, and a basketball court. Portable bathrooms on site.

Visit the Active Park page for more information.

This popular 5-acre park is located on the north shore of American Lake. It offers a picnic shelter, picnic tables, a swimming beach, a playground, a year-round restroom and a public boat launch.

Visit the American Lake Park page for more information.

This natural area is 7.52 acres and includes a U-pick blueberry farm. In 2011 the City discontinued regular maintenance of this natural area and moved on to other park priorities. Access to the natural area is extremely limited.

Visit the Blueberry Park page for more information.

Chambers Creek Regional Park is 930 acres with over two miles of shoreline. The area includes 2.5 miles of urban creek, canyon, mountain, and Puget Sound views. There is also an award-winning Environmental Services building on-site.

Visit the Chambers Creek Trail page for more information.

Edgewater Park is a relatively undeveloped 1-acre linear park on the shore of Lake Steilacoom. The park includes a small boat ramp and grass area. It is largely used by residents of the surrounding neighborhood.

Visit the Edgewater Park page for more information.

Fort Steilacoom Park is Lakewood’s largest park. At 340 acres, there is plenty to do for anyone who comes for a visit. Whether you want to go on a nature walk, fly a drone, or let your dog off-leash for a while, Fort Steilacoom Park has it all.

Visit the Fort Steilacoom Park page for more information.

Harry Todd Park is a 17-acre lakefront park in the Tillicum neighborhood of Lakewood, Washington. It features playfields, tennis and basketball courts, and picnic shelters. The lakefront area has been completely renovated for public use.

Visit the Harry Todd Park page for more information.

This 3-acre park is home to Lakewood’s largest skate park. The 12,000 square-foot in-ground, concrete skate park is extremely popular with youth from around the region. The park also has play equipment, year-round restrooms, and a walking path.

Visit the Kiwanis Park page for more information.

Oakbrook Park offers picnic areas, open space, and playground equipment.

Visit the Oakbrook Park page for more information.

Ponders Park is an urban linear park located in our Ponders Corner neighborhood. This is a great location to take a lunch break and enjoy the outdoors and food from nearby local restaurants. Site amenities include a picnic table and trash can.

Visit the Ponders Park page for more information.

This 0.17-acre pocket park is located in the center of a subdivision in central Lakewood.

Visit the Primley Park page for more information.

This 47-acre park is located in the middle of Lakewood, however, it is owned and maintained by Pierce County. It has a loop trail surrounding woods and wetlands. This trail is popular with runners and walkers.

Visit the Seeley Lake Park page for more information.

The South Puget Sound Wildlife Area is a 100-acre open space with hiking and bike trails. Explore the Native plant gardens, have a picnic, or enjoy a calm walk. This area is maintained by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Visit the South Puget Sound Wildlife Area page for more information.

This 3.5-acre park features a baseball field, a playground, two half-court basketball courts, and two picnic shelters available for rent. Springbrook Park is also home to the Springbrook community gardens. This is maintained and distributed by Springbrook residents.

Visit the Springbrook Park page for more information.