Attractions, Places to Stay and Things to Do
Whether you’re planning a quick getaway or an extended visit, you’ll find a variety of comfortable accommodations, welcoming places to stay, and engaging things to do to fit every style and budget. From cozy local lodging to well-known hotels, and from relaxing attractions to must-see experiences, Lakewood and its surrounding communities offers something for everyone. Explore, unwind, and make the most of your time with options that help turn your visit into a memorable experience.
American Lake Park
American Lake is a lake located in Lakewood, Washington at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. It is the largest natural lake in Pierce County.[2] There are two public parks on the large lake: American Lake North…
Edgewater Park
This 1-acre park provides public boat launch access to Lake Steilacoom and is a nice site for picnicking. Boat launching is free of charge. Access & parking are…
Fort Steilacoom Park
At 340 acres, Ft. Steilacoom Park is the largest park in Lakewood providing a diverse mix of active and passive recreation. It features an expansive trail system, baseball,…
Harry Todd Park
17-acre lakefront park in the Tillicum neighborhood of Lakewood It features playfields, tennis and basketball courts, picnic shelters and a totally renovated lakefront area. There's a brand new…
Historic Fort Steilacoom
Fort Steilacoom was founded by the U.S. Army in 1849 near Lake Steilacoom. It was among the first military fortifications built by the U.S. north of the Columbia River in what was to become…
Lakewood Skateboard Park
This 3-acre park is home to Lakewood’s largest skate park. The 12,000 square foot in-ground, concrete skate park is extremely popular with youth from around the region. The…
Mount Rainier National Park
Mount Rainier National Park, a 369-sq.-mile Washington state reserve southeast of Seattle, surrounds glacier-capped, 14,410-ft. Mount Rainier. Atop 6,400-ft.-high Sunrise, the highest point in the park reachable by…
Mount Saint Helens
On the morning of May 18, 1980, a magnitude 5.1 earthquake triggered the collapse of the summit and north flank of Mount St. Helens and formed the largest…
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park is a 723-acre (293 ha) wildlife park located near the town of Eatonville, Washington, United States. The park is home to black and grizzly bears, grey wolves, bald eagles,…