Reserve Your Planting Bed at the Edgewood Community Garden -
It's time to reserve your panting bed at the Nelson Farm Park!  A coalition of community leaders, volunteers and businesses came together to make improvements to the garden beds.  The goal is to organize a formal community garden that will benefit Edgewood citizens and local food banks.  Everyone is invited to participate in this community effort.  There were 11 existing garden beds that were repaired or replaced and an additional 9 beds were constructed. 

Applications for planting beds are now being accepted. A set of garden standards have been developed to help make this project - and your garden - a success. You can view a presentation by Project Coordinator Dan Brown that details the vision for the project. For more information about this project or how you can be involved, please email City Hall or call  253.952.3299.

Reserve the Picnic Shelter at Edgemont Park  - You can reserve the picnic shelter at Edgemont Park for your party or gathering. The application form has all the information you'll need to get you started.  Call City Hall to check availability.

Trails:  Keep on Top of News About Regional Trails - Visit the Foothills Rails to Trails Coalition website!

The New Pierce County Bike Map is Available - You can pick up a copy at City Hall or find the map and other biking information on the web.  Get on your bikes and ride!

New Facilities Rental/Reservation Fees In Effect Starting September 27, 2010.  
Facilities Rental Rates for Edgemont Park and the Community Room at City Hall can be found by clicking here.  Use this application form to make a reservation.  For more information, see the rental policy or contact City Hall staff for assistance.

Non-Discrimination in Community Athletics Programs Policy - The City has established a policy and procedure to provide equal access to public community athletic programs and sports facilities by prohibiting discrimination on the basis of gender.  To view the policy click 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. See reservation information above.  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.

Edgewood City Picnic
The City's annual community event, The Edgewood City Picnic is held on the 2nd Saturday in August each year at Edgemont Park.  The event runs from 11am to 4pm and includes a full stage entertainment line up, food, vendor booths, inflatables, rock climbing wall, demonstrations, police and fire vehicles, a BBQ competition and traditional picnic games, including Pennies in the Hay, Water Balloon Toss, and  our "World Famous Cow Chip Toss".  Our motto is "Don't knock it 'till you've tossed it!".  There are prizes for the games and stage give a ways all day long. Volunteers are need every year to be part of the steering committee that plans the City Picnic as well as on the day of the event to help keep things moving.

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.

  In 2009 a picnic shelter was added to enhance the experience of visitors.  The non-profit organization Friends of the Parks purchased and installed a bike rack in 2009.   Reservation fees for the picnic shelter at the Nelson Nature Park were not added in 2010.  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
On June 26, 2008, this property was donated to the citizens of Edgewood, to be preserved for and enjoyed by generations to come by long-time resident J. Jeanne Heine (April 13, 1918 - January 11, 2011) .

Although access to the property is not available to the public at this time, it serves as a lovely home for a variety of animals, birds and 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 its 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. 

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 members 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.