Where can I launch a boat? There are five publically accessible boat launches on the Gig Harbor Peninsula. The following is a list of launches: --Crescent Lake --Fox Island Boat Launch --Horsehead Bay --Randle Street Boat Launch --Wollochet Bay Boat Launch
How do I contact the PenMet Parks board Commissioners? To reach Board Commissioners, please contact Marc Connelly, Executive Director, (253) 858-3408; or e-mail PenMet Parks at info@PenMetParks.org and address your e-mail to commissioners. You may also request being placed on our "notification list" by either e-mailing us or by phone.
Is alcohol allowed in the parks? Alcoholic beverages are not allowed at any PenMet Parks facilities at any time. Where can I have a barbecue at any of the parks? Kopachuck State Park and Crescent Creek/City Park.
How often are Recreation Guides published? Recreation Guides are mailed out quarterly to households. If you don't receive one in the mail, contact us at info@PenMetParks.org and we'll mail you one.
Who do I contact to schedule park facilities? Contact the following organizations for each individual park. Phone numbers and web links are provided for each organization.
--PenMet Parks, (253) 858-3400; Please see the Facility Use Applicationto schedule a PenMet Parks facility.
Is it necessary to leash dogs in parks? Yes it is necessary to leash dogs in public parks per Gig Harbor Municipal Code, Chapter 6.04 and 6.06; also per Pierce County Code Title 14, Parks and Recreation, 14.08.070. See "Where can I find a local dog park?"FAQ for off-leash dog park locations.
How do I volunteer? Contact EnviroCorps at (253) 265-6162 or click on the attached link. http://www.envirocorps.org
Where can I find a local dog park? The closest off-leash dog park is Bandix Dog Park on Bandix Road, east of Highway 16 between Burley-Olalla Road and Nelson Road. http://www.kitsapdogparks.org/bandix.htm
Other off-leash areas in the area include Rogers Park and Fort Steilacoom Park.. --Rogers Park serves Tacoma's eastside area near the old Roger's High School. In October 2004, it became the first official off-leash dog park in Tacoma at East 34th Street and East L Street. --Fort Steilacoom Park in Lakewood, 8714 Elwood Drive SW.
On-leash trails are available at McCormick Forest in Gig Harbor, 10301 Bujacich Rd NW, South of Sehmel Drive.
Locally, C.H.E.W. is working to help identify a site for an off-leash dog park. Contact information is (253) 265-6235; pawsontherun@gmail.com
