At 117 acres, Lake Wilderness Park is a large regional park with lots of prime shoreline, preserved forestland, and meandering pathways.

Running through the middle of Lake Wilderness Park is Jenkins Creek, a tributary for Big Soos Creek, which empties into the Green River. The park also includes three wetlands. A variety of birds and animals also make their home in Lake Wilderness Park, including deer, beaver, raccoon, hawks, wrens, and ruffed grouse.

Annual events held in Lake Wilderness Park include: Fishing Derby & Fishermen's Breakfast, Maple Valley Days, Music in the Park, 4th of July Celebration with Fireworks, Kid's Festival and Family Concert, and Outdoor Movie Under the Stars.

Amenities

Lake Wilderness Park 3A children's play area with swings and play structures

Picnic tables and barbecues

Three picnic shelters (available for rental)

Five picnic sites (available for rental)

Two outdoor tennis courts

A softball field (available for rental)

Walking paths and large grassy areas that can be used for a variety of activities, such as Frisbee or a game of catch

Swim beach with seasonal lifeguards, boat rentals and a concession stand. For more information about these summer programs please click here.

Summer swimming area; for more information regarding Lake Wilderness click here

Fishing (licensing information is available at the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife site).

Boat launch (internal combustion engines prohibited)

Access to Green to Cedar Rivers Trail which connects to the Cedar River Trail

The description above was copied from or heavily based on Swim Guide, with permission.

More Information

• Swim Guide - Weather and water quality for Lake Wilderness Park and 8,000 other beaches.