You are here: Home WWRP Projects Projects Sehmel Homestead
The site has a variety of gentle sloping grass meadows, open space/wetlands, small lake stocked with fish, and large forested areas.

Sehmel Homestead

WWRP Applicant: Peninsula Metropolitan Park
RCO Project Number: 01-1075
County: Pierce 
Legislative District: 26th 
WWRP Category: Local Parks
WWRP Grant: $319,644
Applicant Match: $319,644
Project Type: Acquisition
Date Funded: 2002

Description:

This 95.2-acre acquisition is centrally located within the Gig Harbor/Peninsula area of Pierce County within easy access of Highway 16. The site has a variety of gentle sloping grass meadows, open space/wetlands, small lake stocked with fish, and large forested areas-a site with great potential as a major regional park. This site could provide a multitude of recreational activities in one location without recreation enthusiasts having to travel across the Narrows Bridge to Tacoma or elsewhere to satisfy their recreational needs. The majority of the site (78) acres will remain virtually undisturbed for passive recreation. The remaining acreage will be developed for active recreational activities.

Red Marker Sehmel Homestead

This 95.2-acre acquisition is centrally located within the Gig Harbor/Peninsula area of Pierce County within easy access of Highway 16. The site has a variety of gentle sloping grass meadows, open space/wetlands, small lake stocked with fish, and large forested areas-a site with great potential as a major regional park. This site could provide a multitude of recreational activities in one location without recreation enthusiasts having to travel across the Narrows Bridge to Tacoma or elsewhere to satisfy their recreational needs. The majority of the site (78) acres will remain virtually undisturbed for passive recreation. The remaining acreage will be developed for active recreational activities.

47.35 -122.64
Location:
From Tacoma, take Hwy 16 across the Narrows Bridge, go approximately 6 miles north to the Burnham Drive exit. Take the Burnham exit left over Hwy 16 to the stop sign. Turn left on Sehmel Drive and follow Sehmel Drive about 3 miles to 78th Ave. NW. Turn left on 78th Ave. NW and follow for about 100 yards to entrance of property, the Sehmel Homestead.

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.
Document Actions

My Backyard
What's happening in your community? Choose one of the features below.
Search by City:
Search by County:
Search by Legislative District:
Donate Now
E-Newsletter
Sign up here.
Privacy Policy