PenMet’s $32 million rec center project and its community impact
PenMet’s $32 million recreation center project in Gig Harbor opens on July 1. This list of stories outlines some of its amenities, including an indoor turf field, multi-court gym space for basketball and pickleball, and a mini golf course. Funding comes from a mix of bonds, capital reserves, donations and grants.
Construction faced some obstacles, including supply chain delays and a contractor dispute, but continued with new builders.
The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories below were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.
NO. 1: SUPPLY CHAIN TROUBLE COULD DISRUPT GIG HARBOR RECREATION CENTER PLANS. HERE’S WHY
“... the lead time for trying to get some of this material keeps pushing out and pushing out, and the queue is getting longer and longer.” | Published October 8, 2021 | Read Full Story by Kerry Webster
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NO. 2: WHEN IS PENMET’S REC CENTER OPENING NEAR GIG HARBOR? HERE’S THE PLAN, WHAT IT’LL COST
The building will have an indoor soccer and football field, three basketball courts, a multipurpose room and an elevated walking track. | Published December 12, 2021 | Read Full Story by Kerry Webster
NO. 3: HERE’S A FIRST LOOK AT WHAT THE PENMET REC CENTER WILL LOOK LIKE, HOW TO COMMENT
“Your feedback is such a critical part of this process.” | Published February 6, 2022 | Read Full Story by Alexis Krell
NO. 4: CONSTRUCTION UNDERWAY FOR FIRST PHASE OF $31.6 MILLION REC CENTER NEAR GIG HARBOR
“The Community Recreation Center will help to fill the need for indoor recreation facilities for our community,” PenMet officials said. | Published May 8, 2023 | Read Full Story by Aspen Shumpert
NO. 5: PENMET FIRES CONTRACTOR FOR PHASE 1 OF REC CENTER PROJECT. HOW WILL THAT AFFECT TIMELINE?
The parks agency also has plans to have the new facility certified as “green,” officials say. | Published October 9, 2023 | Read Full Story by Aspen Shumpert
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NO. 6: THIS $32M REC CENTER IN PIERCE COUNTY WILL HAVE MINI GOLF AND AN INDOOR TRACK
Visitors will be able to use the indoor track for free. | Published April 13, 2025 | Read Full Story by Julia Park
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NO. 7: OPENING DATE ANNOUNCED FOR $32M PIERCE COUNTY REC CENTER WITH MINI GOLF, TRACK
The recreation center — featuring an indoor track and field, mini golf and sports courts — plans to welcome visitors this summer. | Published April 28, 2025 | Read Full Story by Constanza Montemayor
This report was produced with the help of AI tools, which summarized previous stories reported and written by McClatchy journalists. It was edited by journalists in our News division.