So much to do and so much fun activities for the kids!!…read more They fixed the playground so there were additional games the kids can do. The best part is you can visit their website and you can check if the water is okay for the kids to play with . There's usually an update regarding if you can swim and such. The only thing I'm worried about is when there is no one there to facilitate the other kids swimming, because I noticed there were lots of kids who goes there without their parents or guardians. The cops do come around for their rounds sometimes, but not all the time . I always have my eyes on my kids because there were sooooooo many people and soo many kids during school break holidays and I can't even imagine summer break. If you want to entertain your kids for hours bring them here and just have a picnic and enjoy the sand with the kids. Don't forget the shovel and bucket though lol.

I went to Steel Lake Park for a Pokémon Go event and I really liked this park a lot! Steel Lake is…read morepretty but surrounded by housing so the feel of nature is lessened somewhat. Nice pier that goes over some of the lake to take in veiws and to fish. Nice swimming area and it was busy with kids occupying the area but I still felt it was too nippy outside to really enjoy the water. The Funland part is kind of an elaborate wood jungle gym which looks like a great place to let kids play in. Plenty of room in the park to spread out and and do picnics and just hang out. The weekend I went the park was popular with all of it's amenities including a snack vendor which was in the building where the restrooms were next to the lake. Parking isn't too bad but I was a little bit concerned if I was going to find a spot but there are two lots that you can use and the one towards the entrance to the park is bigger. Nice outing and glad I made it here as I had it on my list but I am glad I went when I did because in midsummer heat I am sure this park is super busy!

The point of this is to let you know there's a huge amount of homeless living there. Of course I…read morecan find other parks that one just happened to be close by. I'll go drive by and see if the homeless are still there. I'll take a picture and show you. Maybe then you'll see why my review is so bad.

Great place to stop after coffee and waffles at red tree cafe. Small park with small playground…read moreset. But the play structure has two unique items ive never seen: a knobby climbing thing good for 3.5+ and a ridiculously fun "carousel" that 5+ can hang on to and spin around. Gentrification (yay?) is in full swing on the Hilltop?

Great park with a variety of activities for the kids to play at. The big hit here is the zip line…read more I like the large space of the park giving the kids freedom to run around as well as play on the slides and swings etc. I do wish there were some small fences to keep the kids a little more secure from the streets and quick drive away access which freaks me out as a mom when you're watching multiple kids with different interests in several locations. It's nothing new as a mom at a park but it would be nice to see that added someday.

Loyalty Park is a nice, quiet neighborhood park I went to in Sumner recently. That is what the…read morepark is mainly for is for the surrounding neighborhood. It's not a terribly large park or the kind of place where you spend an afternoon or a whole day with it utilizing the parks features so it isn't exactly a place that would attract people from out of town or many tourists( Like Point Defiance for example). There is a modern and fresh looking playground for kids to play on and a nice strip of land to play with your dog or an informal type of ball play which was nice to see.

I was in Tacoma on a beautiful winter day and got a chance to hike this 6-mile loop trail. It was…read moremostly forest and wood with spectacular opening and views to the water. There are bathrooms along the way. Popular trail as there were many people around. Highly recommend a visit if you are in this neck of the woods. Parking lot is large and free. Please come and create your own experience.

Beautiful, even on a cloudy and rainy winters day! You'll find a lot of runners, people walking…read moretheir dogs, the usual park things. It's clean, open, and paved with plenty of parking. Great spot to stretch your feet after a day of exploring Tacoma, with nearby shops and restaurants!

Sunset Terrace is a decent park. Some city parks in Tacoma are a bit more glorious and have…read morespecific features that make the park unique but in this case I feel like this park is more of the basic variety. Now when I say "basic" I don't necessarily mean that it's bad. There are restrooms that are open to the public, playground equipment and a small field where you can play ball. In that aspect this is a great park for the neighborhood to come to. Parking is abundant and on a nice day I'm sure a very pleasant walk if you live nearby. I participate in hiding painted rocks and other trinkets, a popular group here in town and that is what led up to my first visit to this park. I have no complaints other than there is some clutter in some corners of the park like old, discarded clothing and such which brings the quotient down a little. Other than that it's a cute place!

It was finally a sunny day today and we decided to give this park at try. It's right off of South…read more19th and Bridgeport in University Place and easy to spot. It's not a big park, but it is neat. My 6-year-old daughter played on the playground for an hour and a half or so. She absolutely loved the zipline, as well as the merry-go-round, rock wall, swings, tire swing, bars, and jungle gyms/slides. There is also a field there, which we didn't have an opportunity to explore, but we will definitely swing back by on a sunny day or even better, for a picnic!

Went Trout Fishing today (3-31-25) using our floatie boat on the lake. It was very slow for the…read morefirst 2 hours and then things started to pick up. Limited out on catching Trout. The weather was cold and rainy, but it was still fun. Parking and unloading at the boat launch was convenient.

Fun lake to swim at without too many things touching you in the water…read more Big open grass area home to some events with a nice playground for kids (very modern) Shallow water zone and fishing allowed in the deeper end Only downside is the small parking when it gets packed

A beautiful natural park for taking a walk with a pet, fishing...although we never get any bites or…read morejust having a small bbq. The biggest drawback are the numerous loose dogs! People (all ages) think this is a dog park, despite the leash law signs posted. Watch your step, dog poop everywhere and there are numerous loose dogs throughout the park at any given time. Carry your pepper spray at all times!!

Nice little gem! There is a little playground. They have clean bathrooms with doors and running…read morewater. Ample parking and it's by the water. There is also a trail that had many walkers. Perfect for a picnic. It was slightly overcast today but it still worked out great. Nice shady areas and picnics benches. Also uncovered areas if that's your jam with tons of grass for blanket picnics. Glad we checked it out today!

This is a lovely, pretty quiet park on Vashon. We walked a little over 0.5 miles downhill to get to…read morethe beach area, and there's a little pavilion there too. We came on a cloudy day so didn't get the views that others have mentioned, but we will enjoyed the views and exploring near the water! Of course if there's a walk downhill to get there, there's a walk uphill to get back!

What a grand hike!! Today I am a great hiker and tomorrow I will be resting and relaxing by the hot…read moretub!

I love the Spring Fair. It's like a mini vacation where you're waiting for your grand vacation. I…read morego for the food (though my options are limited as a vegan), to see the animals, to shop, and to sometimes ride rides and play games. I think it's a food value for the price of admission, and the vibes are top notch. It's just a fun place to be and gets you excited for the big fair in the fall.

Wish there was a place to review the Sales Family Krusty Pup. Sign says it is a family institution…read moresince the 1950's. My wife said that is when they must have made the batter. The Pub looked really good. However it tasted horrible. Have to wonder if the batter person forgot an ingredient or two. Could have had a seven eleven corn dog and had a better meal. At almost $10 for it, they need to step it up.