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Orangegate Park

Day Work Party

Thu Nov 13, 2025: 8:30 AM — 3:30 PM

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Region

Puget Sound and Islands — Seattle-Tacoma Area

Crew Leader: Barbara Molina

Overview

Revamping trail networks at a community park.

About the Area

Orangegate is a public park that was purchased by Pierce County Parks from the Department of Natural Resources. After Switching ownership, Pierce County wanted to make the many social trails in the area more official and accessible to the public. This project coincides with an even larger and truly incredible goal of connecting the Pipeline Trail to the Foothills Trail. This would provide walking, cycling, and possibly even equestrian passage from Tacoma all the way over to Buckley.

What to Expect

We'll have fun, work hard and make a difference! No experience is necessary.

Project Description

The main objectives of this project are to fine tune improvements we made last year. We'll widen trail walking surfaces, improve drainage, and remove vegetation.

Hiking Information

Our hike to the project site is expected to be about a half mile.

Schedule

  • 8:30 AM: Be ready to sign in and meet the crew, rain or shine
  • 8:35 AM: Gather for a safety briefing, then hike to the project site
  • Morning: Work at your own pace, and take breaks throughout the day
  • 12:00 PM: Lunch on the trail
  • Afternoon: Consider trying a new task before wrapping up the day's work
  • 3:30 PM: Sign out after enjoying refreshments at the trailhead

For safety reasons, arriving late or leaving early is not allowed.

Planning Information

Get ready for a great day outside!

What it Takes to Do This Work Party

  • No experience is necessary—just bring a great attitude for working with a team! WTA provides the training and tools you need
  • Expect to be physically active at your own pace for up to 6 hours on uneven terrain
  • Recommended for ages 10 and older; under 14 must be accompanied by an adult and a parental consent form must be signed for anyone under 18

What to Wear

Required:

  • Sturdy closed-toe shoes
  • Work gloves
  • Eye protection (glasses, sunglasses, or safety glasses)
  • Long pants

Recommended:

  • Sturdy work or hiking boots
  • Long sleeved shirt

A hard hat will be provided by WTA. Additionally, work gloves and eye protection will be provided by WTA if you do not have your own, but when possible we recommend bringing your own. For safety reasons, certain tasks may be assigned based on the safety level of your footwear. Volunteers who do not have long pants, or sturdy closed toes shoes, will not be able to participate in the work party.

What to Bring

  • Lunch and plenty of water
  • Rain jacket and pants
  • Extra warm clothing in case of wet or cold weather
  • A pack to carry your personal gear
  • A sense of fun and adventure for learning new skills and meeting great people!

Firearms and weapons are not allowed.

More Information

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Directions

Closest Address to parking lot entrance:

4301 84 St E

Tacoma, Washington


From I-5 Southbound take exit 135 signed for Puyallup/Portland Ave. Take the first left onto Highway 167 North signed for Puyallup/Bay St and proceed under freeway. Follow Highway 167 North (past the casino) for 0.6 mi. At this point bear to the right onto Pioneer Way (there is a traffic signal). Follow Pioneer Way for 0.8 miles and make a right onto Waller Rd. Follow Waller Rd for 3.3 miles. Turn left on 84th St and follow for 1 mile. Park along the shoulder on the south side of 84th St.

From 1-5 Northbound take exit 135 signed for Puyallup. Merge onto Highway 167 North and follow for about 0.5 miles. At this point bear to the right onto Pioneer Way (there is a traffic signal). Follow Pioneer Way for 0.8 miles and make a right onto Waller Rd. Follow Waller Rd for 3.3 miles. Turn left on 84th St and follow for 1 mile. Park along the shoulder on the south side of 84th St.

Note: Please follow the written directions above instead of using a GPS device. This will ensure that you get to the correct meeting location for this work party. The location of the pinpoint below is only approximate.

Getting to WTA work parties can involve travel on rough, unpaved roads in areas without cellular service and without street addresses that can be accurately used by navigation devices. Unless specifically noted otherwise, routes can generally be traveled by all types of vehicles. Volunteers with limited experience driving on unpaved mountain roads may want to allow extra time, beyond what is recommended in the directions above, to get to the meeting location.

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