Lake Wilderness Park
June 8, 2008 by Colleen
Filed under Area Information, Things To Do
In the heart of Maple Valley, comprised of 117 acres is Lake Wilderness Park. It’s the hub of many Maple Valley annual activities, including Maple Valley Days, Concerts in the Park, the Fishing Derby and 4th of July Celebration and is where many youth sports teams can be found in the Fall & Spring!
The lakeside beach is a popular spot on hot summer days (yes, it does get hot here especially in August). There are Lifeguards on duty during posted hours and a concession stand for hungry swimmers.
The Lake itself is 67 acres and is 38 feet deep at it’s deepest but has a median depth of 21 feet. The park is really one of my favorite places to spend time in Maple Valley, especially on a beautifully sunny day. There are acres and acres of play areas, grassy coves along the banks of the lake for a quiet picnic or private fishing experience- expansive areas for badminton and bocce ball
Larger parties can use one of the several picnic shelters which are available for rent from the City. On the North Western edge of the lake is the Lake Wilderness Lodge which is available to rent for Weddings, Receptions and Corporate events.
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Winding through the park, is Jenkins Creek which helps provide wetlands and habitat for many wildlife, both of the aquatic nature and otherwise.


Colleen Fischesser, Washington State Designated Broker & Owner of RE/MAX Select Real Estate in Maple Valley Washington; Member Northwest Multiple Listing Association, Seattle/King County Association of Realtors. Voted "Best in Client Satisfaction" Seattle Magazine 2006 & 2007. "I was bitten by the "house-hunting bug" at a young age when I would go through the Sunday papers with my parents, looking for open houses. My father was an NFL football coach and we had moved several times throughout my childhood before finally settling in the Pacific Northwest. I have come to view the house hunting and the moving process as an adventure, and although it can sometimes be stressful and inconvenient, I love the process as much today as I did back then!"