Parks and open space provide each of us the opportunity to escape from the stresses of everyday life into a free environment that promotes personal well being, family growth, and social opportunities.  We are fortunate to have a wide range of parks in the City and nearby.  Visit and enjoy your local parks!

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board:
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB) invites you to attend their meetings, which are held the 1st Thursday of every month at City Hall at 6:00 pm.  Agendas are posted to the web on the Meeting Notice page.  If you wish to email the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, send your message by clicking here.

COME OUT AND ENJOY RECREATIONAL FACILITIES IN EDGEWOOD!
Edgewood is home to one "active park" and two "passive parks". 

Edgemont Park - 11001 24th Street E
This wooded, 5-acre park has off-street parking, a tot lot and playground for the kids, a baseball diamond (outfield also doubles as a soccer field), a new basketball court, a picnic shelter, drinking fountain and restrooms.  The picnic shelter can be reserved on a first come, first served basis for family gatherings and parties by calling City Hall at 952-3299. Reservation fees for the picnic shelter and ball fields may be added in 2010.  Updates will be posted to the web as information becomes available.  This park was inherited by the City from the County when Edgewood incorporated.  Upgrades to Edgemont Park, including new playground equipment, paved parking and improvements to the restrooms, were made possible through the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (formerly IAC) grant funding.

Nelson Nature Park - 2228 118th Ave E
Nelson Nature Park is a "passive park" nestled in a serene wetland area and is home to a wide variety of animal and plant life that changes through the seasons.  Although there are no ball fields or playground equipment, the Nelson Nature Park has much to offer to the young and old alike. The 1/2 mile, paved walking path is perfect for a little exercise or a peaceful walk, as the trail winds around tall trees, by native vegetation and leads you over foot bridges.  There are several benches along the path, many of which were constructed by Boy Scouts, for bird watching and enjoying the beautiful surroundings.  At the request of many citizens who use the park, the City brought in a portable restroom unit in 2008.  In 2009 a picnic shelter was added to enhance the experience of visitors.  The non-profit Friends of the Parks group purchased and installed a bike rack in 2009 as well.   Reservation fees for the picnic shelter may be added in 2010. Updates will be posted to the web as information becomes available.  This property was purchased with Pierce County Conservation Futures grant funds.

Nelson Farm Park - 11912 18th St E
The Nelson Farm provides residents with a community pea patch where raised planting beds serve local enthusiasts who come to cultivate the soil and grow their own flowers and vegetables.  Compost bins for organic material are also located on the property for public use.  To adopt a planting bed in the pea patch or receive other information contact City Hall. 

In the future, the property may be utilized for use by groups with an agricultural focus, such as Future Farmers of America or 4-H.  There is also an opportunity for the property to be used as an educational working farm in the future with a full-time caretaker to work the land, assist those who wish to use the planting beds with their projects and provide various workshops on topics such as growing your own food and organic gardening.  Updates will be posted to the web as information about this project becomes available.   This property was purchased with Pierce County Conservation Futures grant funds.

Crawford Woods Wildlife Sanctuary on 122nd Avenue East near 12th Street
Although not available to the public at this time, it serves as a lovely home for a variety of animals, birds and is plant life. A bench with a commemorative plaque has been installed across the street to allow people to have a place to enjoy the property from a distance. 

In the future, in addition to maintaining it's core purpose as a wildlife sanctuary, a walking path similar to the path at the Nelson Nature Park will be added to the Crawford Woods site, along with benches for resting and observing the beautiful surroundings.  This property was lovingly donated to the citizens of Edgewood by J. Jeanne Heine to be preserved for and enjoyed by generations to come.

Future Park Site at 36th Street East & Meridian Avenue East 
In 2005, the City purchased an 18-acre parcel of land on the northeast corner of Meridian and 36th Street from the Puyallup School District.  Citizens participated in the pre-development phase by working with a consultant and embers of an AdHoc Committee during public meetings and workshops. Through this process a conceptual design was created that included amenities that were proven to be important to the community. The facilities include a baseball field, basketball court, two tennis courts, a soccer field, parking, restrooms, picnic areas, tot lot and playground, a water feature "splash park", and a small amphitheater.  The City Council accepted the Master Plan for the Community Park in 2007.

A bond measure was placed on the August 19, 2008 ballot to fund construction of the multi-use park.  Although the measure did not pass, it was a valuable educational opportunity for Edgewood's citizens, Council and City staff.  The Council may decide to bring a bond measure for the park before the citizens of Edgewood again at some time in the future.

Where We've been, Where We are and Where We're Headed

Funding:
A running account is listed below regarding funding and is updated as grant applications are submitted and/or funding is awarded

Background:  The joint Milton-Edgewood Ad Hoc Trail Committee worked diligently toward the purchase and development of the section of Interurban that runs through these two cities.  Milton has a walkable trail completed that extends three miles.

Edgewood's portion of the Trail will join the Pacific's segment  to the east at West Valley Highway, and will join Milton's Trail segment to the west at the City limits near Military Road.  Edgewood's  section, will stretch almost 2 miles upon completion and is an important and critical "missing link" in the regional trail.