Planning & Projects
Lacey Parks, Culture & Recreation coordinates planning for parks, open spaces, sports facilities, and community buildings. The Parks & Recreation Comprehensive Plan, updated every 6 years, functions as the primary instrument for identifying and implementing local parks and recreation planning goals and objectives.
Current Projects
Greg Cuoio Park & Greenways
In April 2021, the City launched the Greg Cuoio Park & Greenways Master Plan development process. The project area, located between the Crossroads and Hawk’s Prairie neighborhoods just north of I-5, encompasses 537 acres of public open space, including Greg Cuoio Park, Pleasant Glade Park, and Palm Creek Headwaters.
These parks and surrounding greenways’ pristine wilderness, wetlands, and creeks throughout the site, represent a truly unique asset to the City and our community. The site’s natural amenities will enhance Lacey’s overall park system with a focus on passive recreation and minimizing our footprint on the land.
Past Projects
Lacey Depot & Playground
Overview
The Lacey Depot Building, City of Lacey’s 50th Anniversary Landmark Project, is a near replica of the original depot, which opened in 1891 in the same area. It serves as the focal point of Lacey’s new Depot District and:
- Complements future museum project and provide a lunch location for school field trips.
- Acknowledges the rail industry’s role in Lacey history and evolution as a City.
- Connects the past to the future.
- Provides trail amenities for Karen Fraser Woodland Trail users.
Site Amenities
The Lacey Depot Site includes:
- A train-themed play structure, open year ’round to park visitors from 7:00 a.m. – dark, daily. In celebration of their 50th Anniversary, the Lacey Rotary club donated $50,000 to the project.
- Two restrooms, accessible from the outside of the building.
- Drinking fountain.
- Two historic markers: Lacey Depot and Lacey Plywood Plant, both formerly located on this site.
Virtual Dedication
Take a virtual tour of the Lacey Depot!
Rainier Vista Skatepark
In July 2020 the skatepark was upgraded with replacement platform guards and ramp armor panels along with an update look and new color.
Rainier Vista Pickleball Courts
In the Fall of 2017 four pickleball courts were added to Rainier Vista Community Park. Drop in play is available during park hours, dawn to dusk. With the popularity of pickleball, community response and use of the courts has been overwhelmingly positive!