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Explore 5 new family destinations in Pierce County

Stories by Tacoma News Tribune journalists, with AI summarization

These curated articles describe new family-friendly destinations in Pierce County. These new attractions cater to children's play and family fun.

One article highlights Kidsville Play Cafe in the Puyallup area. Another piece highlights Allan Yorke Playground in Bonney Lake. One of the stories features Fit4Mom, a new outdoor fitness class for moms and babies at Pierce County parks. Finally, a new farm in the Gig Harbor area offers a pumpkin patch and petting zoo.

The Kidsville Play Cafe opened on Feb. 1, 2025, at 18810 Meridian E., Suite 104 in the South Hill area. By Alexis Krell

NO. 1: THIS NEW KIDS PLAY AREA NEAR PUYALLUP HAS DINOSAURS, PRINCESSES AND A CAFE FOR PARENTS

There are seven plays areas with different themes, and a private room for birthday parties. They will do storytimes each week, too. | Published February 1, 2025 | Read Full Story by Alexis Krell

The Allan Yorke playground is set to open in Bonney Lake on Sept. 6, 2025. It will be the city’s first ADA-accessible playground and has slides, a swing set, a seesaw and music equipment.

NO. 2: NEW PIERCE COUNTY PLAYGROUND HAS MUSIC EQUIPMENT AND A DESIGN FOR INCLUSIVE PLAY

Bonney Lake is getting its first accessible playground. | Published September 2, 2025 | Read Full Story by Isabela Lund

Co-owners Jordan Zenisek, left, and Susan Saccone stand on the future playscape at Sunrise Play Cafe on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, in Tacoma, Wash. By Liesbeth Powers

NO. 3: TACOMA’S NEW PLAY CAFE OPENS SOON WITH SPACE FOR KIDS AND PARENTS. LOOK INSIDE

When Jordan Zenisek and Susan Saccone became parents, it was almost impossible to find somewhere to take their young kids early in the morning. | Published September 28, 2025 | Read Full Story by Becca Most

An array of pumpkins at Harbor Farms’ previous location at 7777 Rosedale St. NW. during their 2023 fall event season.

NO. 4: PIERCE COUNTY FARM OPENS PUMPKIN PATCH, PETTING ZOO THIS WEEKEND IN NEW LOCATION

Families looking for a fun fall activity will be able to pick out pumpkins, take barrel rides and pet baby goats at a recently-relocated farm in the Gig Harbor area, starting this weekend. | Published September 24, 2025 | Read Full Story by Julia Park

Fit4Mom University Place owner Jenn Fukuwa, left, leads moms to the next station in their group workout on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, at Cirque Park in University Place, Wash. By Liesbeth Powers

NO. 5: OUTDOOR WORKOUTS FOR MOMS AND BABIES AT THIS NEW PIERCE COUNTY BUSINESS

On Thursday afternoon a group of women gathered with their children in strollers near the playground of Cirque Park in University Place, ready to begin their workout. | Published October 12, 2025 | Read Full Story by Becca Most

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.