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Our Parks & Amenities

Kids on playground merry-go-round.
Gateway Park
Trail at Key Central Forest
Key Central Forest
Beach access on Key Peninsula
Maple Hollow Park
New playground installed at Volunteer Park 2019.
Volunteer Park
Home Park playground
Home Park
Creekside nature trail
Rocky Creek Conservation Area
Secluded picnic retreat in south Key Peninsula
Taylor Bay
Family walking on main trail at 360 Trails.
360 Trails

Have questions about Horseshoe Lake County Park for the 2020 season? This park is managed by the Kitsap County Parks Department. Details can be found at the link above, or you can email your questions to: help@kitsap1.com.

Bear and Cougar Encounters

Hiking Washington State trails is a great way to enjoy wildflowers, wildlife and the beautiful views our state has to offer. There are some wildlife viewing ethics, especially when it comes to encountering animals with a reputation for being occasionally hostile. In our neck of the woods, these animals include the black bear and the cougar. 

Here is a bear and cougar encounter tip sheet on what you should do if you encounter either while enjoying the outdoors. 
Cougar on rock
Bear laying in forest

General Park Rules

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All facilities are regularly inspected by Key Pen Parks staff. If you see any problems or have any concerns regarding the safety of any facility or structure, please contact the Key Pen Parks office at 253-884-9240 or answers@keypenparks.com.

Safety in our Parks

We hope community members like you will remain aware and vigilant and report any suspicious activity or vehicles you may see when driving by or enjoying any of the park properties. In these cases, please call 9-1-1 before reaching out to Key Pen Parks (253-884-9240). Anyone with information about this crime, please call the Pierce County Sheriff Department’s non-emergency line at 253-798-4721, #1. You may also call this number when reporting any incidents which are no longer in progress.

And as we often say, increased park usage by the good citizens of Key Peninsula plays a very key role in deterring unwanted activity in our parks and keeping them safe for our families and neighbors. The more good people there are in our parks, the more secure they will be!
Busy parks equal safer parks graphic

Happy little car cartoon
Take your valuables with you
We'd like to remind you to make sure to take all your valuables with you when leaving your car ... or leave your valuables at home. Do not leave them in your car, locked or not.
Key Peninsula Metropolitan Park District

Protect. Preserve. Play. 

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