Had the dogs in the car for hours and it was time to let them out, Discovered this park was right…read morearound the corner, so we headed there and it's lovely. Geese were laying in the field, the lake was quiet, kids and their parents were playing in the playground, and people were sitting out in the pergola with picnic benches, enjoying the last days of summer. We walked the loop and the dogs go to sniff and pee to their hearts' content. The only reason why they lost a star ws because of the large amount of goose poop and the kids screaming in the playground kinda got to me, which is not the park's fault, but it's also part of my experience, so know that if you want to visit.

This is my favorite park. You can take a peaceful walk…read morearound the lake, spend quality time with the kids at the playground, and enjoy being close to nature. It's always a joy to watch ducks, squirrels, rabbits, and other wildlife along the way. Such a lovely place to relax, slow down, and enjoy time together as a family

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.

This is our favorite dog park to take our pup. Simply put, it's MASSIVE. Our dog can run, play, and…read moresocialize with so many different dogs all over this park and he comes back exhausted and so happy from his fun filled day. Worth the drive no matter where you are in WA. Rain or shine this park is always open. Just don't be surprised if your pup comes back covered in mud on a rainy day .

This is on the site of a former territorial military fort, then a state mental hospital and work…read morefarm (c.1868). With the farm's closing in the 1970's, a wonderful gift to the people of Lakewood and Washington state grew out of the distress of those hospital days. A diamond rising from the ashes, so to speak. There are a few of the farm buildings remaining plus the foundation to the barracks for the hospital's farm workers. More over there is tons of room to spread out, no matter what your activity might be (sports fields, trails, picnic areas......)

Hidden gem of a playground!…read more I've lived just a couple miles from here for years and never knew this place existed until I accidently stumbled on it this week. It's a beautiful and spacious park (5 acres total) with: -2 LARGE open grass spaces -A small, circlular walking path (away from the playground mostly) -2 baseball diamonds (1 with a cage & small bleachers, 1 just inside the grass, almost hidden) -Several benches and picnic tables, some of them under shelter -A nice playground The playground: -Very good size (not giant, but not tiny) -Looks-like-new equipment -Lots of different climbing structures -Several slides -A separate area for swings (2 standard, 2 bucket/toddler swings) -Bark flooring No parking lot but street parking on all sides. This is in a very low traffic area (speed limit 25) and the park itself seems not to ever be very crowded so parking should not be an issue. Named in dedication of Sam Peach, former Puyallup School District teacher, Superintendent and city Mayor (1980's). Definitely will be back!

Nice park!! I took my ten months old hear to check it out on a Friday afternoon. There was no one…read moreat the park during our time. He enjoyed the swing, and since we had the place to ourselves, we took our time and played for a while. I will come back on another day.

It's a small park but nice. There's a nice walking path, but it's kinda small. Great for the…read moreelderly to walk around and loosen up. Came here with the dogs and it was okay. We sat at a picnic table, walked the path, then left. I'm never against any park, but there's not much to it. There's a playground with a nice grassy field, but one family playing soccer kinda took up the whole space. Don't walk around here with flip flops- the bark and the pine needles had a way of staying inside the flip flip and not leaving my foot. That was super irksome. There was an ant hill with very large ants that our dogs almost ran into but we somehow saw it in time to stop them.

Good park off of Bridgeport Way W in University Place! There is a fair amount of area to utilize…read morethe trails here but it's not such a big park where you could become overwhelmed or disoriented with the amount of trails and paths to walk. The park isn't as big as it looks once you start walking but the large forested charm is what won me over to go in here in the first place. There's some equipment for small children and some nice, short trails for the adults.

Ridiculous I drove my two sons down here and my husband to go swimming. I did not have a bathing…read moresuit with me so I was going to sit and watch them while they swim. I looked on their website. There's nothing that mentions that you cannot watch without a ticket. It's just a basic swimming pool with some waves in it. I was told I would not be allowed in unless I paid the $10 ticket. This could easily be solved by having a wristband that shows who's watching and who's participating. The lady at the desk was incredibly rude and said no you're wrong. It's two adults you're paying for and I told her again that I just wanted to watch. She said you can't go and watch without a ticket that you have to pay for. Why would I want to pay the same fee as my husband just to go in and sit?

This place is pretty cool and a great place to spend a day with some young relatives. It has a…read moreplayground, small spray park, ice cream/concession stand and a community pool. The parking lot shares space with a police substation so it feels really safe and everything seems really clean and nicely upkept. The park appears much larger on the map than I have checked out and appears to include a skate park as well. There are tables available to enjoy a picnic, or to simply sit while you watch children enjoy the playground. I did find the spray area to be a little underwhelming, but the playground equipment seemed newer and unique. The pool is a very good reason to come to this location. They are currently doing limited sessions due to lifeguard shortage, but its only 7$ for 2 hours. Best of all the wave pool is heated and feels amazing on a hot day. There are some water squirting things and one of those large buckets that dump water on everyone's heads. Lifejackets are available for use. On the day I visited there was plenty of room for everyone to occupy a table or lounger. It appears that the grassy hill next to the wave pool is a good location to set up and bring your own chairs, blankets, etc. There's a 1 ft wading pool that I mistook for a hot tub and was a little disappointed by, but likely great for smaller children. I also really liked that they have children complete swim tests and give them a bracelet to tell others what areas of the pool they are allowed to be in. My 7 yr old nephew insisted he could swim, but it was nice to have someone official reinforce that he needed to stay with adults or before a certain point.

Chambers Creek Regional Park is one of my favorite places throughout the year. They have a wide…read morerange of activities at this park, such as golfing, biking, skateboarding, walking, running, picnicking, kite flying, and beer festivals. There's a pretty lengthy trail close to the street that also leads to the Chambers Bay Grill. At the grill, they host special events, weddings, and personal celebrations. The Grill has an average set of drinks on tap and a pretty decent food menu as well as outdoor seating for those who want to continue to take in the breathtaking views around the park. Additionally, there are several strategically placed Scenic Overlook/viewpoint areas where you can sit, take in a magnificent view of the sound and landscape of the golf course. I usually come here at least 2-3 times a month to walk down the steep decline to the golf course area/trail over to a bridge that extends slightly into the sound. Here is my meditative space - somewhere I can go for some quiet reflection.

If you're looking for a park with tons of space and amazing views, you've found it here! Chambers…read moreCreek is HUGE! It's an old sand and gravel quarry turned golf course and park. I didn't see any playgrounds or splash pads while we were there but if you're hosting a picnic, BBQ or want to set up a volleyball net and have a tournament, this is a great place to do that. Mostly, I think that this park is best for folks who like to walk, run or jog a lot. They have a path along the road at the top of the park with some stunning views of water and Olympic peninsula from that path. The park has multiple walking paths with different levels of difficulty so I'm sure you'll find one to suit your needs. At the bottom of the park is some huge grassy areas that stretch a few acres right up to the water and it's a great place if you like to watch trains go by. They have at least one covered gathering place that you can rent and they can set up temporary tents if you need to rent space for your event. The park staff is friendly and always keeping an eye on things from their little offroad vehicles. They offer you extra trash bags if you've rented a space and they keep the park feeling safe and secure. I don't know much about golf, but the Chambers Creek golf course intertwines with the park so if you're a golfer, you can check it out. I hope to visit this park in the future and see what else I may be able to find. Until then, Cheers!

Nice park with good small trail. They do have kid's playground area and a trail from top to lower…read morelevel. Very nice and well keep. Love the hike down and some water river along the way. It lead l directly to the waterfront. Quite nice neighborhood park.

This is a nice little park in the Proctor neighborhood. Small climbing structure with some swings,…read moreit's a good place to let the littles burn some energy. Lots of trees in the area so it's pretty easy to choose a time that'll keep you in the shade. Some green space, but it's pretty slanted so it's not good for any sort of sports. This is the place to park near if you want to go through the natural area. The trails in the natural area are very well maintained and pleasant to walk on. This area is apparently salmon bearing, but I'm really questioning how they get though as some of the areas I saw looked completely blocked with debris from a fishy standpoint. I suppose time will tell? If the salmon do come through this area, it's definitely a great place to get a close look! Trail had some muddy areas, but overall it wasn't too bad. Great area in a great neighborhood!