Nature, heritage, recreation. And dogs. Fort Steilacoom Park, located across the street from Western State Hospital and adjacent to Pierce College, has it all. At 340 acres, Lakewood’s largest park contains baseball and soccer playfields, a playground, an off-leash dog park and 10 miles of hiking trails that wind...
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Pierce College Planetarium
Science Dome Explore the night sky, fly through the solar system, explore the universe, and learn about new astronomical discoveries at the Pierce College Science Dome. The Pierce College Science Dome is a 58-seat digital planetarium that is the only one of its kind in the South Puget Sound...
LeMay Collections at Marymount
LeMay Collections at Marymount 325 152nd St E., Parkland, WA 98445 (253) 272-2336 The LeMay Collections at Marymount are dedicated to the preservation, education, exhibition, and community engagement through automobiles, memorabilia, fine arts and historical collections at the historic Marymount Military Academy. The LeMay Collections include over 1,500 vintage...
Museums
Lakewood Historical Society & Museum Located in the Lakewood Colonial Center, visitors can see exhibits, artifacts and old photos that tell the story of Lakewood’s early days and role in the development of the Pacific Northwest. (253) 682-3480 Historic Fort Steilacoom Fort Steilacoom was opened in 1849 to establish...