Wards Lake Park

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:

The City intends to begin improvements by early 2023. 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 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.
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).
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.

Shelter Rental Application

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Wards Lake Park is home to abundant wildlife and dozens of species of birds.

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