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    Spanaway Park

    4.1 (17 reviews)

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    A blue heron lake side

    It's a really nice walkable park! Beautiful lake, lots of water fowl & squirrels & I have walked my dogs here several times! There are water fountains for people & pets, bathrooms, picnic spots with grills & cabanas & a beach!

    Beautiful stroll around Spanaway Lake!
    Alden C.

    A very pleasant park! I have been to Spanaway Park several times now and have always enjoyed my trips coming here. I have been here during their holiday lights display around Christmas time and really enjoyed the leisurely stroll through the park enjoying all of the different lights... especially the animated or motion oriented ones. Another time I have come here to hide painted rocks. This was once quite a thing in the Tacoma area. I hid a bunch of Valentine's Day themed rocks around the lake and despite it being a day of drizzle it was still fun to to despite getting wet (even with umbrellas). My most recent trips here have been very relaxed and pleasant strolls around Spanaway Lake and when the weather was much more pleasant. Those last few occasions have been a lot of fun and were more scenic as well. There are several different parking lots in several spots throughout the park which makes it convenient as well as playground equipment to utilize. If you are planning on boating there are boat ramps that you can use as well which seem fairly user friendly. I saw kayakers here as well which looks like a really fun activity as well. Spanaway Park is a great park and is perfectly placed in this part of Tacoma/Spanaway which shortens the drive for a lot of park oriented people that live in the area.

    Karri V.

    Labor Day weekend and we're here at this park for a light hike. We didn't think that this park was so big upon entering. Multiple accessible pathways to explore, and each was long, paved and clean. We were just gonna walk the loop for some exercise and nature, and were pleasantly surprised to find this park is surrounded by water. Lotsa water activities swimming, fishing, paddle boarding, jet skiing, kayaking, rafting and barbecuing up on shore.

    Josh B.

    Wow! This park is gigantic. So huge. I started off in one of the five parking lots that has the majority of the walking/hiking trails. There is so much variety in the trails. You can cross the bridges over the streams into the jungle of ferns and moss and low lying foliage. There were logs to jump over and ivy to trek through. I really really liked the trails here. There were some up hills and down hills and obstacles just the way I like it. If you're not much for trails, there is so much for others to enjoy. For the kids there is a huge playground similar to the one at Fort Steilacoom. If you want to bring a boat, there is a boat launch and boat house. I'm not sure if there is a fee or anything but the park is unattended so there doesn't seem to be anyone to pay anyway. Doesn't appear that you need a Discovery Pass for this one either. There is parking for trailers, motor homes, and campers and so many bathrooms. There are baseball fields and it's right next to a golf course. I may be wrong but there were no doggie doo bags that I could see. There are several large parking lots with places to grill and have parties. At first I was a little sketched out by one of the lots because there were more than a few folks smokin da herb (it's legal so whatever) but the area is regular patrolled by the sheriff. Definitely a bookmark on this park.

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    I am really upset they charge money over the summer to take a walk . I understand when you launch boats but just walking ......

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    Nice trails through the trees around the lake. It was very peaceful when I was there and I'll definitely return.

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    We went for the playground. Not much to offer, other then swings and 1 slide. We did not check out the water or hiking trails.

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    Around Christmas we love coming here and seeing the lights up is definitely worth the price for as big as it is.

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    Playground by the Sound is the Chambers Bay park playground on the northeast corner of the park…read more Decent size parking lot, though it can be full on super nice days and in the summer (in a pinch I've parked along the road and walked back). The playground is split into an older kids side and a younger kids side, with 1 entry (and a fence surrounding). Visibility isn't perfect but the single entry point is great if you want to stand in the middle to keep an eye on kiddos. Great spot for play dates (come with a coffee!). There are portapotties at the park and a real restroom a small walk down the path. Park is great for kids to use their imaginations and play, which is so much fun. Great spot to bring a ball and play catch or picnic to sit and relax or bikes! Can get hot - wear sunscreen if the weather is nice. Friends said it's also fun to bring bikes or a stroller and hit up the cafe (a bit of distance from the playground) and have some sweet potato fries.

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