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Parks Department & Recreation Division

The City of Federal Way Parks Department is managed by the Administrative Division and is organized into six additional divisions:

  • The Recreation Division plans and implements a wide variety of recreation, community center, athletic and cultural programs, services and special events.
  • The Federal Way Community Center features three gyms, two pools, fitness area, climbing wall, senior lounge, sauna / steam rooms, classroom space, and community rooms for rental use. The facility also serves as a location for many general recreation classes and some community events.
  • The Dumas Bay Centre offers overnight and day use accommodations for business and retreats as well as rentals for events such as weddings. There is also a 12-acre passive-use park and beach.
  • The Knutzen Family Theatre offers performance space for local artists and art organizations.
  • The Park Maintenance and Operations Division maintains six community parks, 23 neighborhood parks, and six major facilities. The city also maintains 23 undeveloped open spaces and three trail systems for use by its citizens, defining a park system that exceeds 1,000 acres. This division is also responsible for facility maintenance and operations.

 

Community Parks run by the City of Federal Way

The City of Federal Way maintains 32 developed parks and 2 major trails that define a 1,094-acre park system of 543 developed acres and 551 open space acres. These properties include community parks, neighborhood parks, trails, open space areas and special use areas. Additionally, the Parks Maintenance Division is responsible for the maintenance and operation of City Hall, Steel Lake Annex, Steel Lake Maintenance Facility building and grounds, Dumas Bay Centre and Knutzen Family Theatre.

 

Celebration Park
Location: 1095 S. 324th Street, Federal Way, WA 98003
Maps: Google | Bing
Amenities: Natural Area, Parking, Picnic Area, Play Area, Restrooms, and Walking Trail

  • 83.5 acres 
  • Children's play structure
  • Four lighted baseball fields
  • Four lighted soccer fields
  • Trails and pathways connecting to the BPA Trails System

Dumas Bay Centre & Park
Location: 3200 SW Dash Point Rd, Federal Way, WA 98023
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Amenities: Natural Area, Parking, Picnic Area, Restrooms, and Walking Trail


Dumas Bay Sanctuary
Location: 30844 44th Ave. SW, Federal Way, WA 98023
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Amenities: Beach, Natural Area, Parking, Picnic Area, Restrooms, and Walking Trail

  • 19.55 acres
  • Sandy beach front of Puget Sound and interpretive signs for the large heron rookery located in the greenbelts
  • View park rules 

French Lake Park
Location: 31531 1st Ave. S., Federal Way, WA 98003
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Amenities: Natural Area, Parking, Picnic Area, and Walking Trail

  • 10 acres
  • Off leash dog park and open lawn area

Hylebos Blueberry Farm
Location: 630 S 356th St, Federal Way, WA 98003
Maps: Google | Bing 
Amenities: Natural Area, Parking, and Picnic Area


Lakota Park
Location: 31334 SW Dash Point Rd, Federal Way, WA 98023
Maps: Google | Bing 
Amenities: Natural Area, Parking, and Restrooms

  • 28.2 acres
  • One baseball field
  • One lighted softball field
  • One lighted soccer field
  • One 440 yard track

Sacajawea Park
Location: 1401 S. Dash Point Rd, Federal Way, WA 98003
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Amenities: Parking, Picnic Area, Play Area, Restrooms, and Walking Trail

  • 18 acres
  • Children's play structure
  • Football field
  • One 440 yard track
  • Soccer field
  • Pathways
  • Tennis court
  • Two lighted baseball fields

Saghalie Park
Location: 33914 19th Ave. SW, Federal Way, WA 98023
Maps: Google | Bing 
Amenities: Parking, Picnic Area, Play Area, Restrooms, and Walking Trail

  • 16.4 acres
  • Basketball court
  • Children's play structure
  • One 440 yard track
  • One lighted soccer field
  • One lighted football field
  • Pathways
  • Sand volleyball
  • Two lighted baseball fields
  • Two tennis courts 

Steel Lake Park
Location: 2410 S. 312th St, Federal Way, WA 98003
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Amenities: Beach, Natural Area, Parking, Picnic Area, Play Area, Restrooms, and Walking Trail

  • 52 acres
  • 100 parking stalls
  • Beach
  • Children's play structure
  • Concession building
  • Five picnic areas β€” call 253-835-6964 for reservations
  • Horseshoe pits across the street
  • Skateboard park across the street   
  • Open lawn areas
  • Sand volleyball pit
  • Swimming
  • Picnic Information

There are no lifeguards on duty
There is a small boat launch at the park. Motorized watercrafts are not allowed on the lake. Canoes, row boats and paddle boats are allowed. Fishing is permitted from the last Saturday in April through October 31

Town Square Park
Location: Town Square Park, 31600 Pete von Reichbauer Way S., Federal Way, WA  98003
Map: Google | Bing 
Amenities: Zip lines, Childrens play area, Basketball Court, Parking, Picnic Area, Restrooms and Seasonal Splash Park.
Picnic Information
Hours:  Dawn to Dusk
Contact Phone: 253-835-6910


West Hylebos Wetlands Park
Location: 411 S. 348th St, Federal Way, WA 98003
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Amenities: Parking, Picnic Area, Restrooms, and Walking Trail

  • 120 Acres
  • ADA Access
  • Bike Rack
  • Park features a large trail network through a large wetland system
  • Pets and bicycles are not allowed in the park or on the boardwalk
  • View park rules

Federal Way Parks & Trail Map

 

Federal Way Parks and Recreation Trail Map

Additional Park Rules

Some park properties have additional rules developed for special needs to help protect sensitive environmental characteristics, patrons and adjacent private properties.

 

Parks Donations & Memorial Program 

Find out about our Park Donation and Memorial Program.

 

Parks Picnic / Field Rental Reservations
253-835-6964

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