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14905 Gus G. Bresemann Rd. S.
(Military Road and 152nd Street)
Spanaway, Washington
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September 15, 2009
Spanaway Park's swimming areas have been upgraded to a Caution Advisory. Toxic algae may be present. The lake may be unsafe for people and pets.
The Health Department recommends that people near the lake:
- Keep children and pets away from areas with heavy concentration of algae.
- Do not swim, wade or waterski in areas with scum.
- Do not drink lake water.
- Avoid areas of scum when boating.
- Clean fish well and discard guts.
Always rinse thoroughly after being in the lake.
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For more information, please contact the Pierce County Health Department at (253) 798-6470 or (253)798-3530.
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This 135-acre park along beautiful Spanaway Lake is extremely popular with many year-round activities. Visitors to the park can explore a multitude of aquatic recreation opportunities, including two swimming beaches (no lifeguards), a boat launch, a fishing pier, handicapped accessible bathrooms, a new picnic area by the south swimming beach, newly renovated boat ramp, ADA playground equipment with a seating plaza for parents, and a new 3-mile trail system by Little Spanaway Lake as well as restoring the shoreline.
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Non-motorized boat rentals, including canoes and paddleboats are also available. Call the boathouse at 253-531-0555 for more information.
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 In addition, the park features softball fields, basketball courts, new children's play area, and walking trails along several thousand feet of waterfront.
Spanaway Park boasts great family/company picnic areas with five covered open-side picnic shelters, each with running water, electricity and a large grill.
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In the holiday season, it is home to ' Fantasy Lights', the largest drive-through holiday display in the Northwest. Summer day camps and youth sports utilize this park's many recreational opportunities.
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As per ordinance #2008-93
- $10.00/launch - with a trailer
- $6.00/launch - without a trailer
- $3.00/launch - Senior/Person with disabilities
- $75.00 Annual Season Pass
(All fees subject to change)
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Annual Season Pass Information:
- Passes are valid for one boat launch per day.
- Passes need to be placed where easily visible in your vehicle or boat.
- Passes are accepted only when parking is available.
- Boat launch passes are available to purchase on a seasonal basis. Passes are for immediate family use and are non-transferable. 'Family' means one or more persons related by blood or marriage (or adoption), living as a single housekeeping unit.
- Passes are used for recreational purposes only, not for personal financial gain.
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Disabled American Veterans are exempt from both parking and launching fees with a valid Washington State Parks Veterans Pass.
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Spanaway Park's 5 covered picnic shelters have tables, grills, concrete floors, electricity and running water. All shelters (subject to availability) are reserved once our office has processed a completed reservation form and a permit issued.
- All picnic shelters are closed from October through March of each year.
- Picnic reservations for Spanaway Park begin the first business day in March.
- Reservations are accepted through the end of September for each calendar year.
- Reservations must be made 2 weeks in advance of the reservation date.
- Reservations may be requested by mail and walk in to the Pierce County Parks Administrative office at the Lakewood Community Center.
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Picnic Shelter Reservation Fee:
(All fees subject to change)
| Shelter |
Shelter and Surrounding Area Capacity |
Reservation Time |
Fee Paid by April 30th |
Fee Paid After April 30th |
| A, C |
Up to 100 people |
10:00 am - Dusk |
$50.00 |
$65.00 |
| B, E |
Up to 200 people |
10:00 am - Dusk |
$75.00 |
$90.00 |
| D |
Up to 300 people |
10:00 am - Dusk |
$100.00 |
$115.00 |
- Cancellation Fee - $15.00
- Rescheduling Fee - $15.00
All fees must be paid in full in order to receive a permit. You are welcome to call the Parks Administration Office (253)798-4177 to check on the availability of dates.
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- Hydroplane Races
Sept. 12-13, 2009
10 Classes.
12 Noon-6:00 p.m.
Spectators welcome. No public launches.
Tacoma Inboard Racing Association for more information 253-853-3121
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- 7:30 AM until Dusk unless otherwise posted.
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Temporary Seasonal Hours:
To facilitate the setup for Fantasy Lights, new times for gate closures at Spanaway Park went into effect to protect the public from safety hazards as the light displays are on the ground and in the process of being erected:
- South traffic gate will remain closed from now until January 15, 2009.
- South pedestrian gate will close at 3:00 p.m. every day until January 15, 2009.
- North traffic gates (Military Road) will close and lock at 3:30 p.m. and park visitors in vehicles will be asked to leave at that time.
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From I-5
- Take exit 127 follow the Puyallup/Mt. Rainier signs.
- Go east for 2 miles on SR 512
- Take the second exit (Parkland/Spanaway).
- Turn right onto Pacific Avenue (SR 7).
- Travel approximately 3 miles and turn right on Old Military Rd (152nd St).
- Go 1/2 mile and entrance to the Park's main gate is on the left.
View or print a directions in pdf format.
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