Fort Steilacoom Park

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Public Address
8714 87th Ave SW, Lakewood, WA 98498, United States
Postal Code
98498
latitude
47.18
longitude
-122.56

Contact Info

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(253) 983-7887

Business Info

Operating Hours
  • Mon 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tue 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wed 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thu 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Open now
  • Fri 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Sat 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Sun 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

8714 87th Ave SW

At 340 acres, Fort Steilacoom Park is the largest park in Lakewood and provides a diverse mix of active and passive recreation.

Features include an expansive trail system, baseball, softball, and soccer fields, a state-of-the-art playground, a permanent orienteering course, a radio-controlled aircraft area for hobbyists, an off-leash dog park, two picnic shelters, and year-round restrooms. We even have a dedicated 5k route through our trails and walkers can follow the Discovery Trail markers around our nearly 1-mile long paved Waughop Lake Trail loop.

In 2018 the City, in partnership with the Rotary Club of Lakewood, built an enclosed Pavilion at the park, perfect for summer concerts with outdoor grass seating or for the public to rent for receptions or as a meeting space.

With all its amenities, Fort Steilacoom Park has become a regional draw boasting more than 1 million visitors annually. It is also rich in history. The park, and surrounding land that is now developed, was used by the Nisqually and Steilacoom Indian tribes as a food source and gathering place before settlers and fur traders moved into the region.

Subsequent uses included its transformation to a military fort that hosted a number of Army lieutenants and captains who went on to hold key roles in the Civil War — and one who even became President of the United States. Over the years, other uses of the property include a farm maintained by patients at Western State Hospital.

Owned by the state of Washington but maintained by the City of Lakewood, in 2018 the State Legislature agreed to transfer ownership of the park to the City so that it could continue its longstanding tradition of maintaining and improving the beloved park.

Facility rental information

Interested in holding your event at Fort Steilacoom Park? We have five shelters available to rent, as well as our Pavilion. All of our sports fields are also available. See descriptions and images for more information. When you’re ready, visit our Shelter Rental information page to fill out the necessary paperwork to reserve your location! See the Fort Steilacoom Park Shelter Map here.

Shelter #1: Accommodates 100 people. It has electricity, water, two barbecues and is located near the playground and sports fields. Shelter application here or Special use application here.

Full day rental required May-September $200 (10 a.m. – 7 p.m.) Half Day Rental $100 (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.) or (3 p.m. -7 p.m.)

Shelter #2: Accommodates 25 people. It has one barbecue and water, but no access to electricity. Shelter application here.

Full day rental required May-September $75 (10 a.m. – 7 p.m.) Half Day Rental $50 (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.) or (3 p.m. -7 p.m.)

Shelter #3: Accommodates 25 people. It has one barbecue and no access to electricity or water. This is located near a grassy, open space behind the playground. Shelter application here.

Full day rental required May-September$75 (10 a.m. – 7 p.m.) Half Day Rental $50 (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.) or (3 p.m. -7 p.m.)

Shelter #4: Accommodates 25 people. It has one barbecue and no access to electricity or water. It is next to Baseball backstop #5. Shelter application here.

Full day rental required May-September $75 (10 a.m. – 7 p.m.) Half Day Rental $50 (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.) or (3 p.m. -7 p.m.)

Shelter #5: Accommodates 25 people. It has one barbecue and no access to electricity or water. It is next to Waughop Lake. Shelter application here.

Full day rental required May-September $75 (10 a.m. – 7 p.m.) Half Day Rental $50 (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.) or (3 p.m. -7 p.m.)

Ball fields #1-4: Have base distances ranging from 60-90 feet. All offer pitching mounds. (Outfields may be used as soccer fields C, D, and E.) Sports field application here.

Ball field #5: Is small and used for T-ball or Coach Pitch programs.

Soccer fields A-F: Can accommodate regular size soccer fields. These fields are closed from mid-December through February for maintenance. Sports field application here.

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