Lake Tapps and Beyond Guidebook
Swimming/fishing/boating
Lake Tapps Park
2022 198th Ave EPublic boat launch, swimming, fishing, outdoor picnic, sunbathing
Allan Yorke Park
7203 W Tapps Hwy EAlternative to Lake Tapps Park, on the south end
Puyallup River
Opportunities for salmon fishing. Green River as well.
Wedding venue
The Hidden Farm
21717 40th St EWedding venue and working horse farm
The Kelley Farm
20021 Sumner-Buckley Hwy EWedding venue and event space
Casino
Closest large casino. Other favorites include Emerald Queen Casino and Snoqualmie Casino
45 locals recommend
Muckleshoot Casino
2402 Auburn Way SClosest large casino. Other favorites include Emerald Queen Casino and Snoqualmie Casino
Mountain biking
Raging River
Great mountain biking destination, soon to be linked with Tiger Mountain.
Nearly 30 different trails. One of the most popular mountain biking destinations in the region. Download the Trailforks app or visit the Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance website for information on trails.
24 locals recommend
Tiger Mountain Trailhead
Tiger Mountain TrailNearly 30 different trails. One of the most popular mountain biking destinations in the region. Download the Trailforks app or visit the Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance website for information on trails.
Really cool place for mountain biking. Many trails with jumps and berms.
10 locals recommend
Swan Creek Park
3997 E Roosevelt AveReally cool place for mountain biking. Many trails with jumps and berms.
Fun mountain biking a little closer to home. No large climbs/descents but plenty of mileage to have a good time. Includes BDOS, Henry's Ridge, Summit Ridge and Lake Sawyer. Make sure you have Trailforks or other maps app.
Summit Ridge
Fun mountain biking a little closer to home. No large climbs/descents but plenty of mileage to have a good time. Includes BDOS, Henry's Ridge, Summit Ridge and Lake Sawyer. Make sure you have Trailforks or other maps app.
Super fun trail. Probably the smoothest ride you'll ever have. Great for all ability levels. It's an out and back, so you can tailor the duration/difficulty up to 18 miles if you choose.
Olallie Trail
Milwaukee Road (railroad grade)Super fun trail. Probably the smoothest ride you'll ever have. Great for all ability levels. It's an out and back, so you can tailor the duration/difficulty up to 18 miles if you choose.
Golf
Beautiful public course and home to University of Washington's men's and women's golf teams
Washington National Golf Club
14330 SE Husky WayBeautiful public course and home to University of Washington's men's and women's golf teams
Druids Glen Golf Club
29925 207th Ave SEScenic, well maintained and challenging golf course
Tapps Island Golf Course
20818 Island Pkwy E9-hole course on the lake and local neighborhood
Another fun course with great views of Rainier. Has 18-hole championship course as well as a 9-hole executive course.
High Cedars Golf Club
14604 149th St Ct EAnother fun course with great views of Rainier. Has 18-hole championship course as well as a 9-hole executive course.
Home of the 2015 US Open on the shores of the Puget Sound. Also an off-leash dog park, open meadow, playground and very nice paved walking path around perimeter of course.
122 locals recommend
Chambers Bay Golf Course
6320 Grandview Dr WHome of the 2015 US Open on the shores of the Puget Sound. Also an off-leash dog park, open meadow, playground and very nice paved walking path around perimeter of course.
Concert venue
White River Amphitheatre
40601 Auburn Enumclaw Rd SEOutdoor concert venue
At Puyallup Fairgrounds, home to State Fair, concert series and other events throughout the year.
45 locals recommend
Washington State Fair
110 9th Ave SWAt Puyallup Fairgrounds, home to State Fair, concert series and other events throughout the year.
Tacoma Dome
2727 E D StSite of numerous concerts, shows, expos and sporting events.
accesso ShoWare Center
625 W James StAnother local sports and entertainment arena.
Ski/Snowboard
Largest ski/snowboard resort in Washington. Has summer activities as well including scenic gondola rides, hiking, and horseback riding. Don't forget the Summit Restaurant as well as the Snorting Elk Bar. Get the nachos, chili or goulash.
60 locals recommend
Crystal Mountain Resort
33914 Crystal Mountain BlvdLargest ski/snowboard resort in Washington. Has summer activities as well including scenic gondola rides, hiking, and horseback riding. Don't forget the Summit Restaurant as well as the Snorting Elk Bar. Get the nachos, chili or goulash.
Another great place to ski/snowboard. Large terrain park and offers night skiing/riding which can be quite fun in the right conditions.
65 locals recommend
The Summit at Snoqualmie
1001 WA-906Another great place to ski/snowboard. Large terrain park and offers night skiing/riding which can be quite fun in the right conditions.
The big brother of Summit at Snoqualmie directly across I-90. Best for advanced/expert and backcountry skiers/riders.
9 locals recommend
Alpental
17800 Alpental Access RdThe big brother of Summit at Snoqualmie directly across I-90. Best for advanced/expert and backcountry skiers/riders.