Wards Lake Park - City of Lakewood

Wards Lake Park is a 22-acre natural area in Lakewood. The park has a fishing pier, playground, picnic shelter, walking trails, and beautiful scenery. The park is also home to abundant wildlife.

2716 84th St Ct S, Lakewood, WA 98499

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About Wards Lake Park

The park encircles Wards Lake, one of Lakewood’s five lakes. Wards Lake is a manmade lake fed by local surface water. The lake is a precious habitat for many plant and animal species. Just west of the lake is a grove of historic Garry Oak trees. Wards Lake Park is great for dog walking, birding, and other outdoor activities.

Upcoming Improvements:

Plans include the addition of a dog park, an ADA-accessible walking trail loop around the lake, a new bridge, and a “pump track”.

A pump track is a hilly course for biking and skateboarding. Riders coast up and down small hills and “pump” on the downslope to build momentum to crest the next hill.

Improvement Plan Photos

This image shows phase 2 master plan outlined in yellow. Phase 2 improvements include a new neighborhood park with playground, bike trails, expanded parking, existing playground update and restroom replacement. Improvements are expected to be completed by 2025.

This plan shows phase 1 park improvements. The improvements include a pump track, dog park, trail improvements and bridge spanning Wards Lake.

Here is an example of a pump track in Leavenworth, Washington (Image courtesy of the City of Leavenworth).

Shelter Rentals

The Wards Lake Park picnic shelter is available for rent. There are no restrooms. Visit the Shelter Rentals page for more information on rentals in Lakewood.

Shelter Rentals and Special Use

1. Check availability and submit an application

To check for shelter availability, please call (253) 983-7887 or email Nikki York at [email protected]

Submit your application prior to the scheduled event. (Note: Submit your application early to increase your chances of securing your desired date.) Please be prepared to make payment upon approval of your application.

Submit applications to:

Email: [email protected] (preferred)
In-person: Lakewood City Hall, first-floor front desk, 6000 Main Street SW, Lakewood, WA 98499.

Before submitting your application, please review the permit agreement (PDF).

2. Review and approval/denial

Following the review of an application, staff will contact the applicant regarding their request. This could include follow-up questions and additional requirements, if necessary.

Once all conditions are met, final confirmation will occur and payment is required. Payment can be made over the phone with a credit card, or in person at Lakewood City Hall (6000 Main St SW) via cash or check.

Note: No refunds will be issued for cancellations less than 30 days before event, or due to weather.