Many people think of the community of Lake Tapps, Washington, as a town in its own right when, really, it is a neighborhood of Bonney Lake. The lake itself is actually a reservoir created in the early 20th century to generate hydroelectricity on the White River. Any time they find a lovely lake, people will build houses around it, and there you have it, the story of Lake Tapps. History is boring, right? Don't be so quick to judge!
The White River gathers its waters from the glaciers on Mt. Rainier. It joins other rivers, rolls through an assortment of communities, encounters a diversion dam or two, and ultimately meets up with the Puyallup River. Together, they spill into Commencement Bay on Puget Sound.
The lake itself is the focal point of Lake Tapps North Park, a Pierce County Regional Park. Visitors to the park have access to a wide variety of recreational opportunities throughout the summer months. Get out in a boat, a canoe, even a rubber raft, and enjoy the lake. Take a swim (be careful - this water comes from a glacier and it's cold!). Wander through the trees and brush that surround the lake.
The county has made some improvements to the boat launch facilities, so schedule a visit to the park, pack up the family, take a picnic, and enjoy a perfect outing at the lake.
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