Steel Lake, connected to Steel Lake Park in Federal Way, Washington, is one of the most popular and…read moreaccessible lakes in the area. It's a wonderful community destination because it's easy to reach, and both the park and lake are generally kept clean, attractive, and well maintained. Like many popular recreation areas, the lake can become quite busy on warm days and weekends, and occasionally some litter is left behind. What I appreciate is that by the next morning the area is often cleaned up again thanks to the hard work of park staff and community members who help keep the park looking its best. One of my favorite things about Steel Lake is that it is stocked with trout once or twice each year, providing great fishing opportunities throughout much of the season. Visitors come here to fish, swim, kayak, paddleboard, and enjoy boating, with only battery-powered motors permitted on the lake. Overall, Steel Lake is a fantastic local resource that offers something for everyone and remains one of the best places in the area to spend a relaxing day outdoors.

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.

Turnkey Park is a nice place to get out and get some fresh air if you're in the area. Pretty good…read moresized playground for the kiddos with a paved trail for walking. There are a few sport courts (basketball & tennis), with a picnic area. Overall it's a pretty a-okay park!

So we decided to come to this park based on our proximity and the Yelp review. As it turns out,…read morethis will probably become one of our go-to parks now, even if we need to make a drive. It's not super big and the play structure isn't all that fantastic, but it has a huge sand play area which is really cool. I'm talking beach sand, not the gravel or bark that you find at most playgrounds, but real sand. However, it's the pump water faucet which flows into the sand that makes this park "whoa daddy, that's awesome!" Forget Alki, lets make sand castles in Kent! As mentioned in other reviews, it's a park that was put together in coordination with Disney so there is a bit of a theme to it. There are hidden Mickey Mouse's to find around the park and other "games" that are set up to try and find hidden objects. There are definitely some teaching and discovery tools set up around the play area. I'm pretty stoked Yelp discovered this park for us. According to my son, we will definitely be back.

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!

To be honest, I came to this park thinking that there would be a nice 5 mile trail seeing that the…read morename of this park is called five Mile Lake Park. But do not be deceived like I was. There was no trail that equals out 5 miles. I ended up walking around the park about three times to equal out 2 miles before I got bored. The kids playground is more for little kids, not so much for 8+. Saw some people fishing and others celebrating birthdays. Very spacious for that! They have two nice tennis chords and a nice basketball court. It also have a covered area in case it's rainy and you want to celebrate something or have an event that will shield you from any rain They have a clean bathroom and honey buckets, and I like that they had trash counts around the park so there's no excuse to litter

A great outdoor space with parking and rest rooms, a very large grassy area, including a baseball…read morefield and play structure. The part we enjoy the most is the paved walkway with multiple choices of paths to get fresh air, circulation, and enjoy God's Creation!

Great trail for little kids, short and smooth walking. Playground easy for climbing, sliding,…read moreswinging. Well attended.

Small neighborhood park that allows you to take in some fresh air. The play structure is mostly…read moregeared towards littles. No bathrooms so it's not a place to stay, definitely mostly suited for the people living in the immediate area. There are some large open spaces that are shaded so it's a nice place to lounge in the summer. Not worth a special drive, but if you're in the area it's a clean park.

Great little neighborhood playground for toddlers to play. It's definitely a short walk for…read morefamilies with small children to walk to.

We first found this playground on accident on the way back from IKEA. At the time it felt newly…read morebuilt. Parking was hard to find but we got lucky. The second time my kid wanted to come so we purposely drove out to it. This time we left early because it didn't feel safe. We went to the bathroom and there was a homeless person in there occupying the handicap restroom, most likely doing something illegal. Her arm was sticking out under the stall and it felt kind of scary. I had to usher my kids out as quickly as possible. When we got back to the playground, tons of trash. A toddler pulled down her pants to pee on the ground. A bunch of teenagers were at the toddler playground without shoes on, occupying the "inside" of the playground. Worried my kids had to go to the bathroom again, we left early. It didn't seem sanitary nor safe anymore. We will not be back.

This park is awesome, and the kids will be entertained easily with the tall structures however, you…read morewould've gotten all five stars if you bring back the steam that comes from the floor in the middle of the park area, my son still to this state, remembers it when he was three years old. He thought it dragon lived underneath

After I dropped my daughter off to my niece's home. I saw this park nearby and decided to take my…read moregrandpups, Havanna and Kuba for a walk here. It was my first visit on 3/24/24. This neighborhood park is nice and learned there's more here than what I saw that day. Pet friendly. The park offers a children's playground, basketball court, public restrooms, spacious picnic areas, BBQ grills, picnic tables, baseball field and ample space to walk around. The park is clean and well maintained. Street parking is available. Havanna and Kuba enjoyed their walk here and so did I.

A Perfect Spot for Community and Celebration "I recently…read moreorganized a 'Rally Day' event at Lincoln Park in Tacoma, hosted by Greater Christ Temple Church (GCTC) in partnership with the Pacific Northwest District Council (PNDC). We had a fantastic experience and I highly recommend this park for any community or family gathering! Lincoln Park is a wonderful venue that truly has something for everyone. Whether you are planning a large event or a small family outing, the park offers excellent amenities, including: Space & Comfort: The park is beautifully shaded by large trees and features plenty of space for picnic sites, making it very comfortable for groups. Facilities: It is well-equipped with playgrounds for both young and older children, basketball courts, picnic tables, and charcoal grills. Accessibility: The park includes wheelchair-accessible entrances and dedicated parking areas, which made it easy for our guests to navigate. Convenience: With public restrooms, ample street parking, and an environment that is very pet-friendly, it's a hassle-free location for a day out. During our event, we set up various tents--including food, registration, medical, and classroom spaces--and the park accommodated us beautifully. We had a wonderful time worshipping, playing, and sharing with the community. We even had the pleasure of inviting a local family across the street to join our festivities, and it was a joy to see them become part of our day. The park is clean, well-maintained, and perfectly suited for creating lasting memories with family, friends, and neighbors. If you are in the Tacoma area and looking for a place to host an event or just enjoy a fun day outdoors, I highly encourage you to consider Lincoln Park. It is truly the place to go!"

I absolutely LOVE this park. I went for my first time today, as it was my day off and it was TOO…read morenice to stay inside. The parking lot is right off a main road, so I wouldn't be too worried about break-ins, really. The parking lot was also in good condition - I've noticed a lot of parks in Kent have dented signs, overflowing trash cans, etc. Not this one, though! The sign was clean and there was a bulletin board covered in lost/found pet flyers, band flyers, etc. All of the reviews talking about "Oh, it's too short!" clearly didn't take the time to explore. There is a straight shot right to the dock, yes, and it'll probably take about 8 minutes tops, but there are so many trails around the lake that can be explored. A lot of the trails break off into smaller trails as well in order to give visitors more to see. I was here for a little over an hour, and I only stayed at the dock for about 20 minutes. The rest of my time was spent exploring. Sitting at the dock was by far the best part of my day. The smell, the sun, the birds chirping... Just awesome! I was glad to see that the trails and the whole park itself wasn't covered in too much litter. Very minimal, actual. There were a lot of bird houses hung up around the lake too which was a cool thing to see. It was a perfect day to visit - the birds, bees, butterflies, and even a SNAKE was out! It slithered right across the main dirt trail, so they're not scared to stop by and say hi! If you live in Kent or are just in the area and need time to kill, this is a definite go-to spot. So glad there's a place to indulge in nature therapy in Kent.

Dog friendly park with many trails to explore. Wear waterproof shoes as parts of the trail were in…read morewater. I was able to doge it but if you like splashing it could be fun. The trails were varied in size, wide and narrow. A dog friendly park as you can tell by the photos. Beautiful scenery and a lake in the middle of the park. I look forward to exploring this park more. The parking lot is very small. Across the street was a larger parking lot, but not sure if it was actually part of the park. No bathrooms here that I could determine. Happy trails fellow Yelpers.