If you haven't taken the fam out to Northwest Trek to experience the new Kid's Trek playground here's a brief synopsis of what you've been missing. The half-acre park features a variety of activities geared to challenge kid's agility, while encouraging nature exploration and discovery - think Swiss Family Robinson meets American Ninja Warrior. Balance skills are tested as they travel across netted tunnels and swaying bridges, over stumps and logs and to flee a trampoline-sized eagle's nest perched near the top of the play area. At the center of the park is 20-foot tall hollow tree trunk with cargo nets inside for kids to climb up, then slide their way back down via a 15-foot fireman's pole. The less daring will love building stick forts, playing make-believe in a log cabin, splashing in a simulated river and digging for joy in the sand pit. To visit the playground just make your way to Northwest Trek Wildlife Park in Eatonville - entry is included with admission.
Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat. & Sun. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Cost: $22.255/Adults; $14.25/Youth (5-12); $10.25/Tots (3-4); 2 & under Free. Special discounts for military families and Pierce County residents.
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park
11610 Trek Dr. E.
Eatonville, Wa 98328
320-832-6117
Online: nwtrek.org
photo: Ingrid Barrentine
