Recent upgrades and future plans for popular 150-acre park in Pierce County
This collection of articles focuses on the development of Orangegate Park in Pierce County, including its connection to the Pipeline Trail.
The northern part of Orangegate Park will be closed for two years as crews remove unhealthy trees and prepare for improvements. Plans include a dog park and nature play area, among other projects. $1.5 million in recreation and conservation grants and $6 million in park impact fees will help fund the work.
NO. 1: 40 ACRES OF PIERCE COUNTY PARK CLOSED FOR TWO YEARS FOR LOGGING, UPDATES
The northern section of the park is expected to open again in 2027. | Published July 13, 2025 | Read Full Story by Isabela Lund
NO. 2: NEW PIERCE COUNTY HIKING TRAIL OPENS THIS WEEKEND, WITH FREE GUIDED NATURE WALKS
Activities include nature scavenger hunts, a rubber-duck hunt, build-you-own-birdhouse and pinwheel decorating, free ice cream and bubble stations. | Published June 28, 2025 | Read Full Story by Becca Most
NO. 3: 100 ACRES OF THIS PIERCE COUNTY PARK ARE CLOSED FOR MONTHS AS CREWS CONNECT LOCAL TRAIL
“We ask that all park users, including equestrian users, stay out of the closed area for their safety,” the agency said. | Published January 31, 2024 | Read Full Story by Angelica Relente
NO. 4: PIERCE COUNTY PARK WITH 160 ACRES IS GETTING DOG PARK, NATURE PLAY AREA, TRAIL UPGRADES
“These people have been pushing for this park for years and years and years. They’re finally getting it.” | Published November 15, 2021 | Read Full Story by Angelica Relente
NO. 5: NEW PARKS COULD BE COMING TO THE GROWING SUBURBS OF PIERCE COUNTY, INCLUDING SOUTH HILL
“I think it’s the first time in a long time that parks are being funded in a way that’s positive, and we’re seeing a lot of projects coming forth.” | Published April 5, 2019 | Read Full Story by Allison Needles…