Kopachuck State Park
Located on Carr Inlet on Henderson Bay. The 156-acre saltwater shoreline site includes 41 campsites, 15- and 35-person group camps, early 80 picnic sites, as well as water skiing, fishing, SCUBA diving, birdwatching, swimming and boating. (253) 265-3606
Cutts Island State Park
Located on the Carr Inlet just northwest of Kopachuck State Park. The park is a 5.5-acre saltwater shoreline site that can only be accessed by boat, including hand-launched craft from Kopachuck State Park. (253) 265-3606
Crescent Creek Park
This 5.8-acre site at the top of the bay offers basketball and tennis courts and a softball field, as well as a playground and restroom. A picnic ramada is available on a first-come, first-served use. The park boasts some of Gig Harbor’s largest cedar trees and the Crescent Creek estuary.
(253) 851-8136
Jerisich Dock/Skansie Brother’s Park
A pedestrian pier, picnic tables, restrooms and public dock are the primary features of this on-the-water park in the heart of Gig Harbor’s waterfront. The acclaimed Fishermen’s Memorial is on display here. (253) 851-8136
Donkey Creek Park
This 1-acre park at the intersection of Harborview and North Harborview Drive features a salmon-bearing waterway cuddled by the largest trees remaining on the waterfront. Restrooms available. (253) 851-8136
Grandview Forest Park
This all natural, 8.5-acre chunk of forested land next to the Gig Harbor Civic Center, 3105 Grandview St., is a verdant retreat shielded from neighboring roads and houses by a collection of sizable cedars and firs. The park is a great place to see birds. Dogs on leashes are welcome at the park and are even provided a drinking spigot. Restrooms available. (253) 851-8136
Cushman Trail
This beautiful paved trail is a haven for walkers, roller bladers, and bicyclists. Stretching from the middle of Gig Harbor to nearly the Tacoma Narrows bridge, the trail parallels state Route 16 and runs under the power lines. (253) 851-8136
Adam Tallman Nature Trail
A small nature oasis in the middle of town, the Adam Tallman Trail is a short and easy walk on a comfortable trail through a wetlands area. Viewing of multiple birds, flora and wildlife is available on this hidden and scenic walk. (253) 851-8136
Wilkinson Farm Park
This 17-acre plot at Rosedale Street and state Route 16 features an authentic, turn-of-the-century dairy barn and holly orchard, walking tours and lots of wildlife. (253) 851-8136
Sehmel Homestead Park
Seventyeighth Avenue NW and Sehmel Drive NW. The Sehmel Homestead Park site is situated on a 98-acre parcel in the Swede Hill area, only minutes north of downtown Gig Harbor.
(253) 858-3400
McCormick Forest
Sehmel Drive and Bujacich Road NW. This is a great hiking area, near the Burnham Drive exit off state Route 16. A large network of foot trails, bicycle or horse trails winds around McCormick Creek. The park is a 122-acre natural area containing old-growth trees, abundant wildlife, and over three miles of trails. Trails wander through the old-growh forest while others offer views down into the McCormick Creek canyon. (253) 858-3400
Fox Island Fishing Pier
1453 Ozette Drive, on the south end of Fox Island. This unique fishing pier was built by the Department of Fish and Wildlife and managed by the Pierce County Parks Department. Comprising a beautiful accessible fishing dock with paved pathways and handrails for safety in a picturesque setting. Plenty of parking is available. Unimproved trail to beach. There is a small fee required for this day use site. (253) 798-4009 Visit Pierce County website for more information.
Sunrise Beach
10015 Sunrise Beach Drive NW, Gig Harbor. Undeveloped 82-acre scenic site in the Peninsula area with over 2,400 feet of waterfront on Colvos Passage with walking trails and a popular diving destination. There are forest paths and steep trails with views of Mount Rainier and the water. (253) 798-4176
Narrow's Park
1600 Lucille Parkway, Gig Harbor. This “off the beaten path” location is undeveloped open space with 1,000 feet of waterfront on a 3-acre site. The site is right on the water with a view of the bridge and the sound. (253) 798-4176
Penrose Point State Park
A 152-acre marine and camping park on the Key Peninsula. Wildlife, birds and forested terrain are among the features.
Joemma Beach State Park
The site is a 122-acre marine camping park with 3,000 feet of saltwater frontage on southeast Key Peninsula. The area is an excellent place for fishing, boating and crabbing.
Purdy Sand Spit
Located adjacent to state Route 302, the 7.5-acre park includes tidelands, a boat launch, as well as picnic and walking areas on both sides of the Gig Harbor-Longbranch Road approach to the Purdy bridge between Henderson Bay and Burley Lagoon. Summer favorites include windsurfing, fishing, boating and beachcombing. (253) 798-4476
Home Park
Located at the corner of Key Peninsula Highway and 8th Avenue.
Directions: from Key Center, south on KPN Highway five miles to Home. Corner of 8th Avenue & KPN Highway. Home Park is a success story of what determined individuals can do. The property for Home Park was classified as one of Pierce County’s illegal dump sites and was cleaned up in a pilot program called, “Pierce County Responds.” The items on the property were removed by Pierce County Public Works and the Key Peninsula Parks and Recreation District. This partnership has enabled the park district to provide an open space that was once an eyesore.
(253) 884-9240
Rocky Creek Conservation Area
Located at state Route 302 and 150th Avenue KPN.
Directions: From Purdy, go south on state Route 302 for five miles. Right on Elgin-Clifton road, then right on 150th Avenue KPN and then left on first gravel road. Follow on gravel road approximately 1 mile to trailhead. Two-hundred-twentyfour acres of county tax-title property was leased to Key Peninsula Parks & Recreation District in 1997 for conservation and passive recreation purposes. The area consists of woodlands, wetlands, a salmon stream, various plants and wildlife. There are several walking trails of various distances leading from the trailhead. Rocky Creek contains sensitive salmon spawning grounds, and recent efforts have concentrated on keeping damaging off-road vehicles away from gravel bed. (253) 884-9240
Key Peninsula Sports Complex And Fairgrounds
Located at 5514 Key Peninsula Highway, North Lakebay, WA. 98349.
Directions: From Purdy, go south on state Route 302 for five miles at which point highway becomes Key Peninsula Highway. (KPH). Follow KPH through Key Center, park is located on your right approximately three miles south of Key Center. This 20-acre park, which was once Pierce County tax title property, was dedicated in 1997. It has been known as “the park” by many locals. The facility includes three ball fields including one full-size lit baseball diamond, soccer, tennis courts, six lit horseshoe pits, walking trails, covered picnic shelter, restrooms, limited camping sites, concession stand, playground equipment, meeting room, office space and maintenance shop. (253) 884-9240
Crescent Lake Park
At the south end of Crescent Lake, a 2-acre waterfront park sits at the end of a cul-de-sac in a residential area. (253) 798-4176
Crescent Lake Boat Launch
A small boat launch is avilable at the northwest end of Crescent Lake and includes parking and portable restrooms.
Randall Street Boat Launch
The two-land paved boat launch is on the northeast side of the harbor at the end of Randall Street. Car and boat trailer parking is allowed along the curb on Randall Street and 89th Street Northwest in the residential area.
Marinas
Numerous commercial and private marinas have been developed along the north and west shores of the harbor.
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