Upcoming events & announcements 
Parks Appreciation Day
 April 24, 2021 - Registration is required for this event. 
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Public meetings

Board of commissioners meetings are the second Monday of every month. The public is always encouraged to attend. Meetings take place at 7:30 pm at Volunteer Park. They are often preceded by a study session, which is also open to the public. 

Next regular meeting: April 12, 2021 Agenda Packet

March 8, 2021 Agenda Packet

COVID-19 Reopening Info

NOTICE: We will keep this at-a-glance park amenity closures/openings chart updated here on our website and on our Facebook page. Click the chart image to enlarge.

We have opted to open the playgrounds at Gateway Park, Home Park and Volunteer Park. The public must note, however, we are unable to effectively sanitize the playground equipment. Playground equipment is use at your own risk. Restrooms are cleaned daily. Staff is in the office but it remains closed to the public per Governor Inslee's Healthy Washington Plan.

Zip lines at Gateway Park Playground: The zip lines remain closed due to sanitization and social distancing requirements. We hope to be able to open them in the summer. There are rumors that Key Pen Parks is taking reservations for them -- however this is not true.

Please help us keep the playgrounds open by following these guidelines:
  • Please observe social distancing recommendations.
  • Wash your hands regularly, practice good hygiene.
  • Wearing a mask is required outside when staying 6 feet apart from others is not possible.
  • Do not use playgrounds if you or a family member feels ill.
  • It is recommended that no more than 5 children occupy any one playground feature.
  • If the playground you're at is crowded, consider visiting another local playground.​
We'll keep our website and Facebook page current with any park or office closures, event postponements, and other park-related notices as they occur.

Splash Pad: Will be open in summer of  2021 in some capacity. Revised information from the Governor's office is expected shortly to help us share more information on opening. However you should anticipate reservations being required, limited capacity and no gatherings (parties).  This information is changing rapidly and may be less restrictive in June or July.

Please also note: We are not currently taking shelter reservations at this time.

Volunteer Park is a free public hot spot

To assist Key Peninsula residents who may not have Internet service or have poor Internet coverage, Key Pen Parks has turned Volunteer Park into a free Wi-Fi access area. This free Wi-Fi is thanks to the Pierce County Connected program with the Greater Tacoma Community Foundation. Best access to this public Wi-Fi is from the parking lot closest to the buildings. The Wi-Fi (KeyPenn Parks Guest) needs no password and is available daily for public use from 7 am to dusk.