Benefits of Living Near Spanaway Lake

Known for its beautiful scenery and agriculture, life in Washington offers a variety of perks. Whether you are moving for a new job, for a military transfer, or you’re just looking for your next adventure, we have the place for you!

Our newly crafted community, the Landing at Spanaway, is located outside Tacoma. This community offers urban living close to one of Washington’s big cities. Best of all, Spanaway boasts year-round activities and resources for you and your family to enjoy.

Explore all the benefits, lifestyle, and recreation Pierce County offers.

Experience Life Near Spanaway Lake

Spanaway Lake in Washington
Spanaway Lake is the city’s largest feature, nestled in the southern outskirts of the Tacoma-Lakewood area. It is a 20-minute drive from Tacoma and 30 minutes from Olympia.

The recreational benefits of living in Spanaway, Washington, are seemingly endless. There is something for everyone, from fun on the lake to activities at the Sprinker Recreation Center. Spanaway is the perfect place to call home for young professionals, busy families, retirees, and everyone in between.

Lake Activities for All Ages

Man and woman paddle boating in Spanaway Lake.
Life nearby Spanaway Lake boasts fun for all ages! Everyone is bound to have a good time with various activities from water sports to lakeside recreation. During the spring and summer months on the lake, residents can be found lounging at the two lakeside beaches, swimming, paddle boating, boating, and fishing. No boat, no problem. Pierce county offers non-motorized boat rentals, including canoes and paddle boats. Spanaway is also home to Fantasy lights walk during the winter months, the biggest drive-through holiday display in the Northwest.

There’s fun off the water too. Spanaway Lake has a 135-acre park which is extremely popular among residents because of its many year-round activities. The park features softball fields, basketball courts, a play area, and recreation trails with gorgeous waterfront views.

Sprinker-Recreation-Center

Sprinker Recreation Center Spanaway Lake Washington
Sprinker Recreation Center is known to locals as the year-round community recreation headquarters. Their website boasts, “Nowhere in Pierce County will you find more family activities than right here on your back doorstep,” and they aren’t kidding. Sprinker has indoor and outdoor recreation for all ages, including classes, programs, and community events.

Activities include Ice Skating, Hockey, and Ice Bumper Cars, on the NHL regulation ice surface. Sprinker has four indoor tennis courts and five racquetball courts, making playtime available no matter the weather with an additional six tennis courts and two pickleball courts outdoors. Outdoors, you’ll also find eight softball diamonds, basketball courts, Spire Rock, playground equipment, a family picnic area, and one of Western Washington’s largest outdoor skate parks.

Sprinker’s annual Classic Car & Truck Show charity event is the highlight of Pierce County car enthusiasts of all ages.

A Year-Round Fishing Destination

Spanaway Lake is open year-round and offers a good harvest opportunity for stocked rainbow trout. Locals say the best time for trout fishing is in the spring, specifically March through May, and some say they can even be found into the early summer months. Since they’re primarily hatchery trout, they tend to be easier to catch, making it a great opportunity for first-timers to try their hand. Spanaway is known as one of Western Washington’s best rock bass fishing spots. Although it’s also home to both largemouth and smallmouth bass. Fishing for largemouth and smallmouth bass and yellow perch can be good in the spring and summer months. When the weather gets cooler, fishing for black crappie usually picks up from September to November.

Community Features

The community provides a stress-free environment with little traffic and a great location. Just shy of a half-hour from larger cities like Tacoma and Olympia, Spanaway brings the best urban living with city conveniences and proximity to local:

Restaurants
Shops
Golf Courses
Outdoor Recreation Areas
Community Parks

Join the Community Near Spanaway Lake Today!

Relocating to a new city can be exciting, rewarding, and stressful at the same time. From its convenient location to its fun-filled community activities, our city provides valuable assets for all ages. Life near Spanaway Lake is an environment where you can easily unwind or embark on various adventures. No matter your interests, you and your loved ones can feel at home in Washington. Jump right in and begin your new life in a town that makes you feel at home.

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