Pipeline Trail Phase 1 Development

Category Overview

Trails grants help communities and recreation areas fund the creation and improvement of trails for walking, hiking, cycling, horseback riding, and cross-country skiing. These grants help make communities more livable, create regional trails systems, and open up beautiful outdoor spaces for people to enjoy. WWRP is the largest source of trail support in the state of Washington.

Project Highlights

Pierce County Parks constructed a 1.6 miles regional shared use trail with adjacent soft surface trail; utility service road and residential driveway improvements; new trailhead including access road, standard vehicle parking lot, equestrian trailer parking lot, restroom building, connecting trails and pedestrian bridge, environmental mitigation, electrical, stormwater, domestic water, on-site septic, landscaping and irrigation improvements. The work included all necessary permits, fees, materials, equipment, labor and related items to construct the facility and improvements to the property located in Pierce County, WA. Construction activities included mobilization, temporary construction fencing, temporary erosion and sediment control, existing vegetation protection, clearing and grubbing, demolition, stormwater drainage improvements, domestic water service improvements, on-site septic improvements, electrical service and connections, prefabricated restroom building foundation pad preparation, premanufactured pedestrian bridge installation, earthwork, concrete paving, asphalt paving, gravel surfacing, frontage improvements, parking lot striping, signage, irrigation, planting and site cleanup.

Quick Facts

WWRP Applicant: Pierce County Parks & Rec Category: Trails WWRP Grant: $1,500,000.00 Applicant Match: $3,611,957.00 Project Type: Development County: Pierce Legislative District: 25 Status: Completed RCO Project # 22-1311

Location Details

Site is located within the Pipeline Rd property beginning on the SE corner of the intersection of 72nd St E and Waller Rd E following the Pipeline maintenance road SE through Orangegate Park, terminating at approximately 50th Ave E. To Access the West end of the project site, located in the Summit-Waller Community: From 1-5, get on WA-512 toward Puyallup. Take the Portland Ave exit toward Midland. Turn right on 104th St e, followed by a left on Waller Rd. Continue on Waller Rd for about 2 miles until you intersect 72nd St E. To access the Orangegate Park and Trailhead location: From 1-5, take exist 127 to merge onto WA-512E toward Puyallup. Take the Canyon Rd exit toward Summit and turn left onto Canyon Rd E. Drive to 84th St E and turn left onto 84th. In approximately 1/2 mile, the project site will be on your left.

What is the WWRP

The Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program (WWRP) is a state grant program that creates and conserves local and state parks, wildlife habitat and working farms. The Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office administers WWRP grants, and the legislature funds the program.