Our parks are enjoyed by a lot of people. Please review and follow our park rules for your safety and the enjoyment of all.
Latest News about Sumner’s Parks:
New Park Plans & Upgrades
Sumner Link Trail
Enjoy 5.5 miles of paved trail along and across the White River with picnic areas, workout facilities, trailheads and more.
Bill Heath Sports Complex
This complex, built by Sumner Rotary and over 1800 contributors, offers a wide range of sports. Spike a volleyball, dunk a basketball, and enjoy a healthy lifestyle full of activity.
Amenities: Sk8 Park, baseball field, two youth baseball fields, two soccer fields, two volleyball courts, basketball court, tennis courts, jogging trail, concession stand, children’s play area, picnic tables, benches
Using the Main Baseball Field: The baseball field is currently closed for use by the high school baseball team. It will reopen for unscheduled use after the season. We’re also looking into options for future scheduling to balance reserved/unreserved use.
Park’s History: Dedicated in 1998, the Complex was a ten-year community effort, spearheaded by Bill Heath, that included the donation of time, money and materials from generous businesses, civic groups and people in Dieringer, Lake Tapps, South Prairie, Sumner and Bonney Lake.
Location: Located at Washington St. and Graham Ave.
Mapping address: 5604 Graham Ave, Sumner, WA 98390
Reuben A. Knoblauch Heritage Park
This half acre downtown park has become a focal point for many community and family activities, including concerts, family gatherings, stage performances, community festivals, and much more!
Amenities: gazebo, benches, tables, chess/checkers tables (game pieces not included), grassy areas. NOTE: designs are underway to redo this park for better/expanded use. Learn more here. All names that were on heritage bricks or in the fountain will return to the park with the renovation.
Park’s History: Heritage Park was designed and constructed in 1995-96 with materials and labor donated by local individuals, families, and businesses. The late Senator Knoblauch, who served in the Washington State Legislature for 30 years before retiring in 1977, began the project by contributing to purchase the land and other materials.
Location: in historic downtown Sumner at the corner of Main Street, Kincaid Avenue and Cherry Avenue
Mapping Address: 914 Kincaid Ave, Sumner, WA 98390
Loyalty Park
Sumner’s oldest park is a popular place for picnics, featuring the most and largest trees of all the Sumner parks.
Amenities: playground area, picnic tables, basketball court/pickleball court, horseshoe pits, sports field, portable restrooms*
Park’s History: The land was once planted with hops as part of the 160 acres farmed by L. F. Thompson. The park was donated to the City shortly after the disaster of the hops industry, the aphid disease of 1892-1893. Around 1914, the City installed sewers and paved the main streets around the park, and the Women’s Civic Club of Sumner was organized, activity plans were made and the park became a reality.
Location: at the corner of Park St. and Sumner Avenue
Mapping Address: 1300 Park Street, Sumner, WA 98390
Rainier View Park
This park, opened in 2006, offers fun, unique area with mosaic artwork and stunning views of Mount Rainier. In 2024, this park will get a covered court to offer basketball, pickleball and volleyball protected from sun or rain.
Amenities: grassy areas and rolling hill, barbecues, basketball court, children’s climbing wall, inclusive playground, entry plaza with mosaic “furniture,” picnic shelter, Portland Loo restroom (opening ’24)
Park’s History: The final design represents the best ideas represented by over 200 participants in an extensive public process that included several design charrettes with Maple Lawn elementary school students, the Senior Center, the Community Summit, and local residents surrounding the park.
Location: At the corner of Parker Rd. and Meade-McCumber Rd.
Mapping address: 15603 Meade McCumber Road, Sumner, WA 98390
Lucy V. Ryan Park
In 1926, the Ryan family donated this site for a public park honoring their mother, Lucy V. Ryan. The house on the site was used as the city’s library until the 1970s and then a house museum. An renovation planned for 2023 found the house had major structural issues and was beyond repair. The City will work with the Ryan family and community to further develop the park as was intended nearly 100 years ago to honor Lucy’s love of horticulture.
Amenities: grassy areas, gardens, shade trees, benches, water fountain
Park’s History: The site was the original Kincaid cabin and donation land claim. George Ryan bought and enlarged the house. The Ryan grew hops, rhubarb and other crops in what used to be the farm around the house. The family donated the house and grounds to Sumner in 1926.
Location: 1228 Main Street
Seibenthaler Park
This park serves the neighborhoods that are north of Sumner’s Main Street. With options for basketball, soccer, and picnics as well as playground equipment, this park is a great spot for locals to gather outdoors.
Amenities: basketball, soccer, picnic area, kids play area, pop-up dog park (temporary), portable restrooms*
Park’s History: Seibenthaler Park was established in 1945 to serve the north side of town. Built at a cost of $6000, it was named for a local Boy Scout leader.
Location: At the corner of Bonney Ave. and 16th St.
Mapping address: 1602 Bonney Ave, Sumner, WA 98390
SK8 Park
Click here for more information about the Sk8 Park amenities and to view the online camera.
Future Plans for Parks
- Want to explore the future of Sumner’s parks? Take a look at our Parks & Trails Plan.
- Interested in the accessibility of Sumner’s parks? Take a look at our ADA Transition Plan.
Can I Hold an Event in a Park?
Take a look at the rules for hosting a special event or getting an event permit.
*Please remember that these portable restrooms do not have running water, soap or anti-bacterial lotion available, so be sure to bring your own.