Prioritizing Nature and Play Time in Pierce County
Pierce County has a variety of local places where families can relax, explore, escape distractions, and give back to the community.
Three county parks have recently been updated to include new play space, recreational equipment, and habitat restoration for children
and adults of all abilities to enjoy for years to come.
Meridian Habitat Park
Nature Playground
Located in a rapidly urbanizing
area in South Hill, this unique
nature playground is nestled
among the trees. Families can
crawl on boulders, swing on a
log, climb a netted peak, whisper
to a friend through a listening
tree and much more.
Mayfair Playground
This long awaited park improvement adds a focal point for kids of all ages to play
at this popular and cozy neighborhood park.
Parkland Prairie
The restoration of this Pierce County park will
make it a pollinator hot spot! Parkland Prairie,
located on Tule Lake Road in Parkland, received
some TLC from local volunteers this fall
working to restore the native prairie areas and
reforest the oak woodlands. In the coming
years, trees will be planted, wildflowers will
bloom, interpretive signs will be installed, and
we will offer educational tours on easy walking
paths. Put Parkland Prairie on your volunteer
list next year! Help us bring this prairie back
to life!
Saturday, April 22, 2017
9 a.m. - 12 noon
Bresemann Forest
(Adjacent to Sprinker Recreation Center)
Get ready to “Pitch in for Parks”, a volunteer based program offered through a partnership
between Pierce County Parks and Recreation and McLendon Hardware. Pitch in for Parks is a
great opportunity for all ages and abilities, (ages 14 and under with guardian) to pitch in and
help your community.
We will have supplies available for use plus a snack and water. Join us “rain or shine” with
appropriate clothing for the weather and work gloves. Pitch in for an hour or for the entire
time from 10 a.m. to 12 noon on the following Saturdays:
January 21 Parkland Prairie, planting trees and other restoration of the native prairie
February 11 Parkland Prairie, planting trees and other restoration of the native prairie
March 11
Spanaway Park, weeding raingardens
For more information contact Jenn at jsergen@co.pierce.wa.us or (253) 798-4148.
Come prepared with gloves, tools, and
weather appropriate clothing, to cut, pull,
plant, and haul.
If your group would like to volunteer at a
site, please contact Jenn by March 31 at
jsergen@co.pierce.wa.us or (253)798-4148.
To find other locations near you,
visit www.parksappreciationday.net
after March 15.
Community Events
Introducing the Run Pierce County Race Series,
a family of races that takes you through Puget
Sound’s most scenic trails in 2017. All racers
receive a medal after completing the third race
in the series!
• Sat, January 28 - No Sun Fun Run
• Sat, March 4 - Foothills Dash
• Sat, July 15 - Chambers Bay Challenge
Race Series Registration:
$50/runner Early bird fee paid by January 11.
$60/runner Regular fee deadline paid on
January 28 at the No Sun Fun Run
(253) 798-4141 Race Series Information
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Family Bingo Night
Friday, April 7
6:30-9 pm at Chambers Creek Regional Park
It’s our annual Family Bingo Night at Chambers Creek Regional Park
in University Place. Bring your own highlighter or bingo daubers.
Extra game cards/daubers available for purchase. Prizes awarded
to each game winner. Concessions will be onsite. Space is limited,
first come first serve. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Fee: $5/person (includes a packet of 6 bingo sheets)
Ages 3 and under are free
#10714 Pre-registration required by April 5.
Any businesses or organizations wishing to donate
prizes or gift certificates to family bingo night please call
Chad Harvell at (253)798-4104 or charvel@co.pierce.wa.us
Don’t worry about the weather at this “yard” sale because it will
be held in the horse barns at Frontier Park. Discover great finds
or sell your stuff by reserving a 10’ x 10’ horse stall in the Frontier
Park barns.
Each stall is $20; limit two stalls per family/group. Space is
limited. Deadline to reserve your stall is April 5. Register on line
at www.piercecountywa.org/parks or by calling 253-841-8515.
No refunds given with less than 10 days prior to the event.
No refunds given for inclement weather.
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