Knight Forest is an 18-acre acquisition located just north and adjacent to Harbor Family Park in the 3500 block of 70th Ave NW. The location is on the primary arterial to Fox Island in the Gig Harbor Peninsula area of Pierce County, 3.6 miles southwest from Highway 16. The combined, Harbor Family Park-Knight Forest site was identified for acquisition in the 2000 Gig Harbor Community Plan. The 2006 PenMet Parks Comprehensive Plan identifies a goal of acquiring property adjacent to existing parks to meet gaps in service. The area is identified in current plans as significantly underserved by park facilities and preserved open space. The surrounding area is the most densely populated area of the Gig Harbor Peninsula outside of the City of Gig Harbor, with public and private elementary schools nearby. Recreation trails and natural areas ranked in the top seven on a District survey. By acquiring this property we will assist in meeting the needs for park facilities and open space within the service area. The current owner-heirs have placed the property on the market. If funding fails to materialize, the property will be sold for residential development. PenMet Parks has conducted three public workshops to assess community interest for parks in the area. The PenMet Foundation raised over $500,000 to help acquire Harbor Family Park, and is currently working to raise funds toward the acquisition of Knight Forest.