• OUTDOORS Sehmel Homestead Park Key Central Forest 360 Trails 10123 78th Ave. NW 10527 Wright Bliss Road NW 10905 144th St. NW 56 GIGHARBORGUIDE.COM | <strong>2019</strong>-20 GIG HARBOR VISITORS GUIDE 98 acres. Includes boundless playground, artificial turf, soccer/ football/lacrosse field, Boeing Mariners Care baseball field, two softball fields, tennis and basketball courts, 1,500-person amphitheater, 100-person pavilion, picnic areas, open grass meadow, heritage garden, pond, over 4 miles of trail and 76 acres of meadow, pond, wetlands and forest conservancy area. Art/artifacts. Drinking fountain. Restrooms. Sunrise Beach Park 10015 Sunrise Beach Drive NW The 6-acre beachfront portion of the park includes designated parking areas, picnic tables, day-use areas, 2 miles of walking trails and forest paths with views of Mount Rainier and Puget Sound, and beach access to the 2,400-linear-foot shoreline on Colvos Passage. The beach provides access to a popular scuba diving destination. Portable toilets, unpaved parking, fishing. KEY PEN PARKS Gateway Park 10405 state Route 302 72 acres. This is Key Pen Parks newest park.This park features plenty of parking, restrooms, play areas for all ages and a large pavilion. Key Pen Parks purchased this 39-acres of property in 2012 (and another 33 acres in 2016). A master plan was adopted in April 2015 for Gateway Park. The master plan includes sports fields, playground, restrooms, a splash pad, amphitheater and more. Its proximity to the 360 Trails has allowed for a trailhead from Gateway Park. Construction will continue to take place as funds allow. Home Park 17220 8th Ave. Ct. NW This is the first neighborhood park on the Key Peninsula, complete with a playground, picnic shelter, adult swing and restroom. This park is a tremendous asset to the community and enjoyed by all ages. 480 acres. The property is off Wright Bliss Road. <strong>Visitors</strong> may park at the gate just off the road and walk in. The property consists of forested land and Vaughn Creek, a salmon habitat creek. While there are many trails in Key Central Forest, they are not through trails. Wildlife viewing. Maple Hollow Park 4411 Van Beek Road NW This 58-acre site offers a circular trail with midpoint access to a stretch of beach along Puget Sound with views of Mount Rainier. This park includes an improved walking trail, hiking trails, handicap-accessible trail, picnic area and walking access to a saltwater beach on Carr Inlet. There are three campsites via water access only. The park is open to the public, even when the gate is closed. Rocky Creek Conservation Area State Route 302 at 150th Avenue The area covers over 224 acres of park, open spaces and conservation land and is managed jointly with Pierce County and Key Pen Parks. Rocky Creek has over 3 miles of walking (nonmotorized) trails, two benches, a trailhead kiosk with map and limited parking space at the trailhead. The property consists of wetlands, two streams, and various plants and wildlife. Taylor Bay 17916 76th St. SW This is a nonmotorized boat access park, which includes 40 acres of wetlands, pocket estuary, mudflats, lagoon, salt marshes, creeks, forested uplands, riparian areas and patches of open meadows. A great place for a picnic! Volunteer Park 5514 Key Peninsula Highway N. This 20-acre park includes three baseball fields with lights, picnic areas, skateboarding park, horseshoe pits, half-court basketball, quartermile ADA paved walking trail. Restrooms, outside concert area, 9-hole disc golf course, picnic shelter rental. Home of the Snack Shack. Accessible through Gateway Park by using the trailhead. This 360-acre property located on the north end of the Key Peninsula includes trails which are accessible to walkers, equestrians and mountain bikers. The main trail is a large 2-mile open loop that takes about an hour to walk with smaller trails that cut throughout the woods to rejoin with the main trail. Whatever level of mountain bike experience you have, our trails are designed for beginner, intermediate and advanced riders. Pump track. Picnic tables and benches. Trailhead kiosk. Wildlife viewing. Available for events. DOG PARKS McCormick Forest Off-Leash Dog Area 10123 78th Ave. Area of 122 acres of old forest growth that is fenced in for dogs to play offleash. Water stations and refuse bags at each entrance. All handlers must carry a leash per dog. Outside of this area dogs must be leashed within the rest of McCormick Park. No bicycles or horses permitted within this fenced area. Rotary Bark Park 10100 Bujacich Road NW This 97-acre natural area contains a 15-acre off-leash dog area with over one mile of fenced trails. The property includes older forest, regenerating forest, abundant wildlife, and over 3 miles of trails for hikers, bicycles or horses. Features off-leash area with play meadow, paved parking, portable toilet, refuse bags. Park in Fire District No. 5 headquarters lot. Tubby’s Trail Dog Park 2120 14th Ave. NW Small dog off-leash area with play meadow for dogs under 25 pounds. Large dog off-leash area with play meadow. Additional features include parking, portable toilets and refuse bags. Tubby was a black, male cocker spaniel who fell into fame when Galloping Gertie collapsed on Nov. 7, 1940. As the only victim of that great disaster, Tubby has earned a special place in the hearts of many.
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