17 Gig Harbor Parks You Must Visit
Whether you are just visiting or thinking about relocating to the city, you must see the beautiful, entertaining and historic Gig Harbor parks.
Washington is known for its natural beauty, particularly parks that offer stunning waterfront views. Pierce County parks are perfectly situated to provide residents and visitors with this glorious experience.
Lifelong residents of the region are fond of the following 17 parks in Gig Harbor, and we are sure you will agree that they are spectacular!
Kopachuck State Park
109 acres
10712 56th Street NW
Located on Henderson Bay in Puget Sound, Kopachuck State Park offers more than a mile of shoreline, forested hiking trails, kayaking, swimming, and beachcombing. At low tide, a broad sandbar is perfect for families to explore. Its scenic picnic areas and Olympic Mountain views make it a favorite for relaxed family outings.
Sehmel Homestead Park
97 acres
10123 78th Ave NW
Located near the community of Rosedale adjacent to Henderson Bay, Sehmel Homestead Park features a Boundless Playground, four miles of forest and wetland trails, baseball and softball fields, an artificial-turf soccer/lacrosse field, tennis and pickleball courts, a basketball court, an amphitheater, an indoor pavilion, demonstration gardens, picnic shelters, and open meadows. It regularly hosts youth sports tournaments and community events, making it a favorite family destination.
Sunrise (Beach) Park
77.6 acres
10015 Sunrise Beach Drive NW
This scenic waterfront park overlooks Colvos Passage and Vashon Island with more than 2,400 feet of shoreline. Visitors enjoy swimming, beachcombing, scuba diving, kayaking, picnicking, tidepool exploration, forest trails, and wildlife watching. The park is known for its peaceful atmosphere.
Narrows Park
34.3 acres
1600 Lucille Parkway NW
Narrows Park is a quiet waterfront park overlooking the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. Families can picnic, explore the beach at low tide, watch ships, photograph sunsets, search for marine wildlife, and walk shoreline trails. It’s especially popular for its spectacular bridge views and tide-dependent beach access.
Wilkinson Farm Park
17.74 acres
4118 Rosedale Street
Wilkinson Farm Park preserves Gig Harbor’s agricultural heritage with walking trails, wetlands, meadows, a community garden, greenhouse, Cushman Trail access, and the historic Wilkinson farmhouse and 1914 dairy barn, listed among Washington’s Historic Barns. Families enjoy nature walks, gardening, and exploring one of the city’s most historic parks.
Adam Tallman Park
11.84 acres
6811 Wagner Way
Adam Tallman Park is a peaceful wetland nature preserve featuring walking trails, wildlife viewing platforms, interpretive signs, and ponds. Families can enjoy birdwatching, spotting frogs and turtles, photography, and short nature walks through a quiet natural environment.
Crescent Creek Park
10.89 acres
3303 Vernhardson Street
One of Gig Harbor’s most popular family parks, Crescent Creek Park offers an inclusive Maritime PlayZone playground, baseball field, tennis and pickleball courts, basketball court, sand volleyball courts, picnic shelter, BBQ grills, and salmon-viewing opportunities in the creek. Historic school grounds and carved wooden sculptures add local character.
Grandview Forest Park
8.58 acres
3488 Grandview Street
Grandview Forest Park provides wooded hiking trails through mature forest just minutes from downtown. Families enjoy peaceful walks, birdwatching, nature photography, and connections to nearby Civic Center Green and the skate park. Its shaded trails offer a quiet escape in the middle of the city.
Civic Center Green
6.55 acres
3510 Grandview Street
Located beside City Hall, Civic Center Green features open lawns for recreation, picnic space, walking paths, and the adjacent Gig Harbor Skate Park. It’s a popular place for community gatherings, casual games, family outings, and local civic events.
Kenneth Leo Marvin Veterans Memorial Park
5.58 acres
3580 50th Street
This neighborhood park includes a baseball and soccer field, half basketball court, playground, covered picnic shelter, wetland trails, and a World War II Veterans Memorial Monument honoring local service members. Families enjoy sports, playground time, picnics, and short nature walks.
Eddon Boat Park
3.88 acres
3805 Harborview Drive
Located on Gig Harbor’s waterfront, Eddon Boat Park offers kayak launching, scenic harbor views, picnic areas, and the restored historic Eddon Boat Shop, where visitors can learn about Gig Harbor’s wooden boatbuilding heritage. The Boatyard House also hosts community gatherings and educational programs.
Skansie Brothers Park
2.59 acres
3207 Harborview Drive
Downtown’s signature waterfront park features the historic Skansie Brothers House and Netshed, Fishermen’s Memorial, splash pad, pavilion, picnic areas, and harbor views. It hosts the Maritime Gig Festival, summer concert series, holiday tree lighting, and other community celebrations recognized throughout the region.
Doris Heritage Park
2.25 acres
10660 Harbor Hill Drive
Located within the Gig Harbor Sports Complex, Doris Heritage Park features an inclusive playground, six pickleball courts, three bocce courts, an event lawn, performance stage, picnic shelters, and open gathering spaces. Families enjoy active recreation and community events at the park.
Shaw Park
1.76 acres
Borgen Boulevard & Olympus Way
Shaw Park is a small neighborhood park with wooded walking trails, benches, musical play instruments for children, and a Little Free Library. Families enjoy quiet walks, outdoor music play, dog walking, and relaxing in a peaceful forest setting.
Donkey Creek Park
1.04 acres
8714 N. Harborview Drive
Donkey Creek Park follows a salmon-bearing stream through downtown Gig Harbor. Families enjoy walking trails, interpretive signs, salmon viewing during spawning season, birdwatching, and easy access to the waterfront. Donkey Creek Park also serves as the starting point for popular waterfront walking tours.
Ancich Waterfront Park
.78 acres
3589 Harborview Drive
Ancich Waterfront Park is a small harborfront pocket park offering waterfront seating, picnic tables, and beautiful views of Gig Harbor’s working waterfront. It’s an ideal place for relaxing, enjoying lunch, watching boats, and photographing the harbor.
Old Ferry Landing
.31 acres
2700 Harborview Drive
Old Ferry Landing is a historic waterfront overlook marking the site of Gig Harbor’s former ferry terminal. Visitors enjoy panoramic harbor and Mount Rainier views, photography, boat watching, shoreline access, and interpretive reminders of the community’s early ferry transportation history. Visitors can walk the bluff trail to the historic Nesika Beach community.
Bonus: 4 Washington Parks Worth a Road Trip
There are more than 2,500 city, county, and state parks in Washington, but we can’t neglect talking about four of the largest and most spectacular parks in this state. They are the perfect destinations for a day or weekend trip and are well worth the drive, as some are among the most iconic parks in the country.
Olympic National Park
922,650 acres
Clallam, Jefferson, Grays Harbor, and Mason counties
3002 Mount Angeles Road, Port Angeles, WA 98362
North Cascades National Park
504,781 acres
Whatcom, Skagit, and Chelan counties
810 State Route 20, Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284
Mount Spokane State Park
12,444 acres
Spokane County
25211 N Mount Spokane Park Drive, Mead, WA 99021
Frontier Park
71 acres
Pierce County
21718 Meridian E. Graham, WA 98338
