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
This popular 5-acre park is located on the north shore of American Lake. It offers a picnic shelter, picnic tables, a swimming beach, playground, year-round restroom and a…
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
Opened in 1849 to establish an American military presence in Puget Sound and to protect settlers. Four of the original quarters remain today as a living history museum.…
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
At 14,410 feet, Mount Rainier is the tallest volcano and fifth highest peak in the contiguous United States. The park has 26 major glaciers, 34 waterfalls, 62 lakes…
Mount Saint Helens
Mount St. Helens is an active stratovolcano located in Skamania County, Washington, in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It lies 52 miles northeast of Portland,…
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,…