Optimist Park

State

Washington

County

Pierce County

City

Tacoma

Postal Code

98406

Location

1398 North James Street

Phone

253-305-1000

Optimist Park is a public park and a picnic area in Pierce County County, covering 45 acres of land. The Optimist Park has excellent leisure spots, outdoor recreational activities, and an excellent ecosystem for preserving nature. Optimist Park’s primary attraction is the park lake which hosts activities such as fishing and boating.

The Optimist Park is maintained by Tacoma Parks Department, which ensures the visitors enjoy a great experience in their excursions. The Optimist Park maintains the parking areas, the walking trails, and the provision of maximum security within the Optimist Park. The walking trails’ proximity to the park lake makes a breathtaking experience to make Optimist Park more exciting.

Optimist Park is located in Tacoma City at 1398 North James Street, Tacoma, Washington, 98406. The Optimist Park ranks number one out of the 5 parks in Pierce County County in terms of popularity. Further, it ranks 32 out of 456 parks in Washington State and 1705 in the United States.

Amenities at the Optimist Park

The Optimist Park offers numerous amenities for an exciting picnicking experience. The following are some of the amenities at the Optimist Park:

• The Optimist Park lake
• The Optimist Park athletic fields
• Training facilities in Optimist Park
• Sporting facilities in Optimist Park
• Walking trails in Optimist Park
• Optimist Park parking areas
• Accommodations

The Optimist Park Lake

There are numerous recreational attractions in Optimist Park, but the main center of attention is Park Lake. The lake covers an area of 20 acres, and initially, it was a gravel pit that has since been renovated. Currently, it is populated with rainbow trout and grass carp. The grass carp was introduced in 2005 to control Eurasian milfoil.

The lake is maintained by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. It is regularly stocked with fish to give Optimist Park’s visitors a great fishing experience. The lake’s waters are calm, giving inexperienced boaters a good learning experience for kayaking and canoeing.

You can learn more about Optimist Park by calling 1398 North James Street, Tacoma, Washington, 98406 for any inquiries. You may also access information about the Optimist Park online by visiting their website.

Directions

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