Federal Way Parks are open During Covid -19 Restrooms, Playgrounds and Picnic Shelters are Closed during this Health Emergency. Please enjoy the park and help stop the spread of the virus by following the rules.

• Parks are open
• Amenities are closed —This means that playgrounds, restrooms, picnic shelters and other amenities at the parks are not to be used at this time.
• Trails may be used while at the parks
• Physical distancing is required. Keep six feet between individuals outside your immediate household. At trailheads, on trails, and parks, practice extra care.
• Practice social distancing trail etiquette. Give way to others on narrow trails to allow for ample social distancing.
• Pack out what you pack in. Take any garbage with you, including disposable gloves and masks.
• Wear a mask if it is not possible to physically distance yourself from others.
• Gatherings are not permitted. Only members of the same household may travel and recreate together. Only members of the same household should travel in cars
• Federal Way Parks information sheet (pdf) [1]

Parks Deparment & 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 [2] plans and implements a wide variety of recreation, community center, athletic and cultural programs, services and special events.

• The Federal Way Community Center [3] 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 [4] 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 [5] 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.