Pierce County Parks

Mission Statement

The mission of Pierce County Parks & Recreation Services is to: Regionally deliver quality recreation opportunities and inviting parks, trails and open space facilities to the residents of Pierce County. This mission reflects the primary role of P&RS as a regional recreation provider, which is the operational role set forth for Parks & Recreation Services in the Pierce County Comprehensive Plan. However, it also notes that the primary task of the Department is to provide quality services to the residents of Pierce County. This Plan reflects the balance that P&RS strives to achieve in representing the recreational preferences of diverse residents, in meeting various park and recreation needs identified by local communities, and in serving the interests of the entire region collectively. P&RS can only achieve this balance by prioritizing community needs by the benefits that recreation opportunities offer to the region overall