Rainier View Park – Covered Court

From the City of Sumner's Community Connection:

"You may have noticed that the new Covered Court in Rainier View Park is open for use, partially. Unfortunately, rain is puddling in the north section of the court. As we work with our project team to solve this issue, we have opened the southern portion of the courts for use. We’ve already seen it being used for basketball and pickleball, not at the same time. Once the full facility is open, we’ll assess if we need to set some expectations for which sports are in use (for example, basketball on Wednesdays and Fridays, pickleball on Saturdays, etc.) The lights remain on until 9 pm, which makes this court a great amenity for outdoor exercise after dark. Thank you for your patience as we work through a few issues with a new facility."


The exciting new Rainier View Park project in Sumner is set to transform the park into a more inclusive and enjoyable space for the community. This project encompasses a range of enhancements, starting with improvements to the ADA parking stalls and the installation of accessible ADA curb ramps and sidewalks, ensuring that everyone can easily access the park. Additionally, a brand-new bathroom facility equipped with water, sewer, and power will be constructed, adding much-needed convenience for park-goers.

For sports enthusiasts, the project includes replacing portions of and adding new pavement around the existing basketball court, renovating the sport courts with a covered roof designed to create the ultimate all-weather sports and recreation space. The court will also be painted to accommodate basketball, volleyball and pickleball courts.

The City has received grant funding from the Recreation Conservation Office (RCO) and Washington State's Local Community Project Program (LCP) to help fund this project.


From the City of Sumner's Community Connection:

"You may have noticed that the new Covered Court in Rainier View Park is open for use, partially. Unfortunately, rain is puddling in the north section of the court. As we work with our project team to solve this issue, we have opened the southern portion of the courts for use. We’ve already seen it being used for basketball and pickleball, not at the same time. Once the full facility is open, we’ll assess if we need to set some expectations for which sports are in use (for example, basketball on Wednesdays and Fridays, pickleball on Saturdays, etc.) The lights remain on until 9 pm, which makes this court a great amenity for outdoor exercise after dark. Thank you for your patience as we work through a few issues with a new facility."


The exciting new Rainier View Park project in Sumner is set to transform the park into a more inclusive and enjoyable space for the community. This project encompasses a range of enhancements, starting with improvements to the ADA parking stalls and the installation of accessible ADA curb ramps and sidewalks, ensuring that everyone can easily access the park. Additionally, a brand-new bathroom facility equipped with water, sewer, and power will be constructed, adding much-needed convenience for park-goers.

For sports enthusiasts, the project includes replacing portions of and adding new pavement around the existing basketball court, renovating the sport courts with a covered roof designed to create the ultimate all-weather sports and recreation space. The court will also be painted to accommodate basketball, volleyball and pickleball courts.

The City has received grant funding from the Recreation Conservation Office (RCO) and Washington State's Local Community Project Program (LCP) to help fund this project.


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Please use this area to ask any questions about the project including upcoming impacts and schedule.

  • It's summer time and we still don't have access to the entire basketball courts there hasn't been a poodle issue for at least amonth and still we only have 3 out of six so just curious to when the community have access after summer? When we will definitely have the weather for poddle issue we had very few days in the last month of rain but still we have a fence blocking half the facility

    Veezy01 asked 8 days ago

    Hello, the City is actively working with the contractor to complete the covered court repairs. As soon as the repairs are complete, the community will have full access to the courts. We understand the frustration of not having the covered court fully open yet. We would like to have the covered court fully open as well, but at this time it cannot be until the repairs are made, due to liability concerns.  

  • Is there a BBQ pit to barbecue at the park?

    Kat asked 17 days ago

    Yes, there are two barbecue stands in the park. There is one by the gazebo and one by the playground. 

  • Can people rent out the pavilion for birthday parties?

    Mace asked 19 days ago

    You're welcome to have a birthday party at the park, but the City currently doesn't take reservations. The park area and play equipment are open on a first come, first serve basis.

  • Is the pavilion with outdoor basketball court first come first serve?

    Joe asked about 1 month ago

    Correct the court's use is based on first come first serve. No reservations can be made at this time.

  • Can there be birthday parties at this park and do you have to reserve a time

    Cassandra asked 3 months ago

    Yes you can have a birthday party at the park. The City currently doesn't take reservations for the park. The park area and play equipment are open on a first come, first serve basis.

  • What are the rules governing usage sharing of the pickleball/basketball courts?

    EG asked 4 months ago

    Currently, we have the basketball and pickleball courts available on a first come first serve basis. We hope the community is considerate and encourages shared use of the facility.  No skateboard, scooters, bicycles, rollerblades etc. allowed.  The courts are available from 8am – 9pm daily.

  • Hi can we reserve the courts?

    Tolbert asked 6 months ago

    Hello, the courts are open on a first come, first serve basis. The City currently doesn't take reservations for the courts.

  • When will third section of covered play area be open? When will the lights get fixed?

    Susie asked 7 months ago

    Unfortunately, we do not have a date yet for when the last third of the covered court will be open. Then lights should be on and working normally. 

  • Hello. I am just wondering if the original black benches will be reinstalled on the west side of the new basketball court or will they be used somewhere else in the park? We had purchased one of them with the plaque hoping they would be there for future generations….A.K.A The Grandkids!!

    DecoDan asked 7 months ago

    Thank you for reaching out regarding the benches. Please reach out to our Community Services Manager, Derek Barry, at DerekB@sumnerwa.gov and he will be able to provide information on the benches. 

  • Is there a way to have the light at the pickleball courts to turn on in the morning for those that want to start playing at 7am on the weekends?

    Daniel Palermo asked 8 months ago

    Hello,

    Rainier View park opens at 8 AM so the lights will not be able to be turned on at 7 AM. 

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