30 acres with open areas, trails. An official county park, but developed and maintained by volunteers. Opened July 3, 2004. Location: On Bandix between Nelson and Burley-Olalla Rd. Directions: Take the Burley/Olalla Rd exit off of Hwy 16. Head east to top of hill, and watch for Bandix. Turn right on Bandix and watch for the park sign on your right.

Off-Leash area with large, tree-lined fenced dog park with water, small dog area, poop bags, and nice trail in lovely park for onleash-walks. Location: Near Hostmark/Caldart intersection (near High School), turn Right on Caldart, to driveway just before new housing development starts. Directions: At Hostmark/Caldart intersection (near High School), turn roughly east up driveway and take R fork. Other fork goes to school district. Dog area is on your right as you enter park. Informal parking area just beyond far end of fenced area.

New off-leash park – – huge. Brand new off-leash park that is on ‘probationary’ term of one year, so practice good dog park etiquette! Lots of dogs of all sizes. No water fountain. Pond. Large running areas. Picnic tables and benches. Location: 31531 1st Ave S. Directions: I-5 South to 320th, Right on 320th, Right on 1st Ave, Left immediately after 1st light

Off leash fenced playfield. Lots of friendly dogs come to this park. If you bring your dog make sure you clean up after him/her. It’s a new doggie park and is already getting very muddy. Need more info- go to City of Tacoma Web site. Location: S. 34th and ‘L’ St. Directions: From Seattle Take City Center exit off of I-5 South. Take exit going towards South 26th Street. Take a left on 26th Street Next take a right on Pacific. Take a left on 34th and Follow to ‘L’. Take a left on ‘L’. You’ll see a gazebo and a gate. Enter here the park is below. Parking available below as well.

Woodland area between W.E. Hall and Kasch Park. North end (dead end) of Loganberry Lane (18th Ave. W.), about 9100 block.

Fenced area north of tennis courts. 46th St. and S. 3rd Ave.

Beach area north of the railroad overpass. Beach Access 1127 Olympic Blvd.

Opened in 2005. Just found it today. Had a great time watching the dog be dogs and having a great time. We will definitely go back. Give this one a try. See County website for more info on Ft. Steilacoom Park. There are trails, ball fields a lake and a great playground for kids. Location: 8714 – 87th Avenue SW. Directions: Directions: From I-5 northbound: Take exit 125. Turn left onto Bridgeport Way and go north crossing 100th street SW and Gravelly Lake Drive. Turn left on Steilacoom Blvd. Travel about 1.2 miles and turn left onto 87th Avenue SW. Turn right immediately into the park. From I-5 southbound. Take exit 129 (72nd Street) and turn west onto 74th Street which becomes Custer Drive in 2.3 miles. Turn right on 88th Street SW whichj becomes Steilacoom Blvd. Turn left on 87th Avenue SW.

Turn south onto Bayview Road from Highway 525 (at Bayview Park and Ride Lot). Follow Bayview Road a short distance past cemetery and look for park entrance on your left.

Turn south on Double Bluff Road from Highway 525. Follow Double.

Multi-acre off leash park. Has separate fenced off agility area, toys and water, and clean up bags provided. Location: Patmore Road, Coupeville. Directions: From SR 20 turn onto Patmore Road, will be down about a mile on the left, there is a small sign.