•How long do Commissioners serve on the park board?
•Which parks are PenMet Parks?
•Where can I launch a boat?
•How do I contact the PenMet Parks Board Commissioners?
•Is alcohol allowed in the parks?
•Can I have a barbecue at any of the parks?
•How often are Recreation Guides published?
•Who do I contact to schedule park facilities?
•Who do I contact to get involved with Harbor Family Park?
•Is it necessary to leash dogs in parks?
•How do I volunteer?
•Where can I find a local dog park?
 

How long do Commissioners serve on the park board?
The PenMet Parks Board is composed of 5 elected Commissioners elected to six-year staggered terms.

Which parks are PenMet Parks?
McCormick Forest Park, Peter's Pond, Rosedale Park, Sehmel Homestead Park, and Wollochet Bay Estuary Park.

Where can I launch a boat?
Fox Island Boat Launch is located on Fox Island Bridge Road on the shoreline of Hales Passage.  The one-lane boat launching facility is located within the road right-of-way adjacent to the Fox Island Bridge.

How do I contact the PenMet Parks Board Commissioners?
To reach Board Commissioners, please contact Marc Connelly, Executive Director, 858-3408; or e-mail PenMet Parks at info@PenMetParks.org and address your e-mail to a commissioner or commissioners.

Is alcohol allowed in the parks?
Alcoholic beverages are not allowed at any PenMet Parks facilities at any time.

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 Application to schedule a PenMet Parks facility.
          •Kopachuck Area (DNR) New Park Land
          •McCormick Forest Park
            •Peter's Pond
            •Rosedale Park
            •Sehmel Homestead Park
            •Wollochet Bay Estuary Park

          City of Gig Harbor Parks, (253) 851-8136
        http://www.cityofgigharbor.net/html/city_parks_plan.html       
          •Adam Tallman Park
            •Crescent Creek/City Park
            •Donkey Creek Park
            •Finholm View Climb
            •Grandview Forest Park
            •Jerisich Dock/Skansie Brothers Park
          •Wilkinson Farm

       Pierce County Parks, (253) 798-4176
       http://www.co.pierce.wa.us/pc/services/recreate/fac-res.htm
         •Arletta (Hales Pass)
           •Crescent Lake Park
           •Cushman Powerline Trail
           •Fox Island Fishing Pier
           •Narrows Park
           •Sunrise Beach Park

        State Parks, (253) 265-3606
       http://www.parks.wa.gov/reserve.asp
          •Kopachuck/Cutts Island State Parks
             
       Bureau of Land Management
           •Fox Island Boat Launch

Who do I contact to get involved with Harbor Family Park?
Contact PenMet Foundation at 253-223-7855 or by e-mail at info@penmetfoundation.org.  The PenMet Foundation website is located at http://www.penmetfoundation.org.

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.

Off-leash areas in Tacoma include Tacoma's Rogers Park and Lakewood's 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.
http://www.tacomadogpark.com/index.htm.

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.