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Sunnyside Beach

Submitted by admin on May 23, 2008 - 3:11pm

I've been waiting for another sunny day to talk about Sunnyside, but I think yesterday was probably it for the rest of the weekend. We checked it out last Sunday when temperatures were in the 80s, and it seemed like the entire South Sound had decided to drive to Steilacoom and enjoy a day at the beach.

Sunnyside is a Steilacoom park that requires a five dollar parking fee from anyone not a resident. It boasts a long beach, picnic tables, playground, swings, a beach volleyball court and enough grass for a game of frisbee, if you stake it out early in the day.

American Lake Park (228 Good Days in Tacoma)

Submitted by admin on May 18, 2007 - 1:23pm

This place is definitely on my "I can't believe I've never been here before" list. What a pretty little spot, and the only fresh water swimming I've found since we've been here.

There's a nice-looking little swimming area, which is closed this weekend for a fishing derby. (Unfortunately, this requires pre-registration. We had it on our calendar and I apologize for this omission) The derby takes place tomorrow, so you might want to wait to visit until Sunday. The parks folks were busy stocking it with fish and prettying up the park when we visited, and they let us walk down and take a look.

Fort Steilacoom Playground (324 Good Days in Tacoma)

Submitted by admin on February 10, 2007 - 5:14pm

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