Local

Recent upgrades and future plans for popular 150-acre park in Pierce County

Stories by Tacoma News Tribune journalists, with AI summarization

This collection of articles focuses on the development of Orangegate Park in Pierce County, including its connection to the Pipeline Trail.

The northern part of Orangegate Park will be closed for two years as crews remove unhealthy trees and prepare for improvements. Plans include a dog park and nature play area, among other projects. $1.5 million in recreation and conservation grants and $6 million in park impact fees will help fund the work.

Larry Volland (center-bottom) makes his way along one of the numerous paths through the tall trees on his way to exiting Orangegate Park on Thursday afternoon. By Pete Caster

NO. 1: 40 ACRES OF PIERCE COUNTY PARK CLOSED FOR TWO YEARS FOR LOGGING, UPDATES

The northern section of the park is expected to open again in 2027. | Published July 13, 2025 | Read Full Story by Isabela Lund

The Pipeline Trail extension is 5.8 miles from the Tacoma Dome into rural Pierce County ending at Orangegate Park on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in Tacoma, Wash. By Brian Hayes

NO. 2: NEW PIERCE COUNTY HIKING TRAIL OPENS THIS WEEKEND, WITH FREE GUIDED NATURE WALKS

Activities include nature scavenger hunts, a rubber-duck hunt, build-you-own-birdhouse and pinwheel decorating, free ice cream and bubble stations. | Published June 28, 2025 | Read Full Story by Becca Most

Larry Volland (center-bottom) makes his way along one of the numerous paths through the tall trees on his way to exiting Orangegate Park on Thursday afternoon.

NO. 3: 100 ACRES OF THIS PIERCE COUNTY PARK ARE CLOSED FOR MONTHS AS CREWS CONNECT LOCAL TRAIL

“We ask that all park users, including equestrian users, stay out of the closed area for their safety,” the agency said. | Published January 31, 2024 | Read Full Story by Angelica Relente

No image found

NO. 4: PIERCE COUNTY PARK WITH 160 ACRES IS GETTING DOG PARK, NATURE PLAY AREA, TRAIL UPGRADES

“These people have been pushing for this park for years and years and years. They’re finally getting it.” | Published November 15, 2021 | Read Full Story by Angelica Relente

No image found

NO. 5: NEW PARKS COULD BE COMING TO THE GROWING SUBURBS OF PIERCE COUNTY, INCLUDING SOUTH HILL

“I think it’s the first time in a long time that parks are being funded in a way that’s positive, and we’re seeing a lot of projects coming forth.” | Published April 5, 2019 | Read Full Story by Allison Needles

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.