Andy's Wildlife Park

Andy's Wildlife Park encompasses 170 acres of wetlands, tidal estuary and a forest.  Nearly all of the park lies south of Sandberg Road and West of Eckenstam-Johnson Road.

The hiking trailheads are accessible from the parking lot off Ecksenstam-Johnson road, where you will also find a portable toilet. The 2-mile looped nature trail has level ground and wide trails and includes two small bridges.  Recent trail improvements have made this trail accessible year-round, though there might still be a few muddy spots to skirt.

Enjoy open views of the tidal estuary from the wildlife viewing area and picnic table located near the beginning of the south trail.

A donation from Delbert and Janice Deweyert allowed us to construct a connection to the loop trail within Andy's Wildlife Park to connect with Andrew Anderson Marine Park. 

The portion of the park on the east side of Eckenstam-Johnson Road includes an important segment of School House Creek where the Park District is attempting to restore the creek and re-establish a salmon run. There is a picnic area with a table on the bank of Schoolhouse Creek near the parking area and a sign acknowledging Pierce County's contribution to the salmon enhancement project. Learn more about the Schoolhouse Creek salmon restoration project.

HISTORY

Originally a 120 acre bequest of Andrew Anderson (1895-1975), this park was expanded with the 50-acre addition of Windy Pete’s farm, purchased with the support of Pierce County Conservation Futures funding in 1994. 

A donation from Delbert and Janice Deweyert in 2010 allowed us to construct a connection with Andrew Anderson Marine Park.