Fox Island Bridge History

Recently obtained photos of the Fox Island Bridge under construction have been added to the Boat Launch page.

Fox Island Bridge Replacement County Council Meeting

Special County Council Meeting to receive public comment about the Fox Island Bridge Replacement.
June 2, 5:30 PM.
Heart Church, 655 6th Avenue, Fox Island
Meetings are held in hybrid format with in-person and remote attendance.
Download the full meeting agenda & supporting documents (scroll to page 28 of the document).
To attend and/or comment remotely call 253-215-8782 and use Zoom Web ID 976-6178-7423, or use Zoom link:
https://piercecountywa.zoom.us/j/97661787423

Community Forum. This is the opportunity for the public to address the Council on issues of significance to or affecting Pierce County government and that do not appear for final action on the day’s agenda.
Public comment on any other items on the agenda shall be at the discretion of the Council. Comment is limited to three minutes.
To ensure equal opportunity for the public to comment, the Council may impose a different time limit on each speaker. All comments must be directed to the Chair.

Fox Island Cub Scouts Recruiting New Members

Fox Island's Pack 27 Cub Scouts gathered at a recent Pack Meeting at the Nichols center, June 20, 2023.

The Cubs are recruiting new members (boys AND girls), including Kindergartners and First Graders.  The BSA has launched a new program for Kindergartners, called "Lion Cubs", and girls are now welcome to join Cub Scouts!

Calling all Lions, Tigers, Wolves and Bears!

Pack 27 is now recruiting boys and girls from Kindergarten to 4th grade!  Announcing a brand new program for Kindergartners,
find out more about the Lion Cub program.

Contact Us to find out more about becoming a Lion Cub

Fox Island's first Lion Cubs!

The Lion Cub program is a new Scouting program for Kindergarten boys. Like all Scouting programs, it weaves the concepts of character development, leadership skills, personal fitness, and citizenship into activities that are age-appropriate and fun.

The activities introduce the family to Cub Scouting, and provide an exciting way for the little guys & girls to explore the world around them. The program will fuel their imagination, creativity and fun as they experience the growth Scouting can provide.

At the end of the kindergarten year, Lions will “graduate” into Cub Scouting as a Tiger – where even more fun and adventure will await! 

Contact Us to find out more about becoming a Lion Cub

Pack 27 is affiliated with Boy Scout Troop 27, also sponsored by FICRA.
Fox Island boys ages 7 - 10 years old are encouraged to join Pack 27,
Visit our Pack 27 website for more information.

Find out more about Cub Scouting on Fox Island
Visit our Pack 27 website for more information.

Fox Island Sandspit Update - 2012

Troop 27 Boy Scouts and Crew 27's Venturers are currently working on trail improvements, brush removal and cleanup of the property and storage buildings.  Several Eagle Scout projects have been underway at the spit since 2012, adding picnic tables, park benches a new staircase to the beach, and other improvements.

Scouts from Venture Crew 27 removed moss from the roof of the old Demolay Clubhouse building recently.

About 50 people attended the PenMet Parks Board meeting on August 20, 2012, where they took feedback from the public regarding the closure, and future plans for use of the property.  Virtually everyone present was supportive of keeping the spit open to the public, except for one person.

PenMet Board member Todd Iversen made a motion to spend money to install improved signage at the property, to help make people aware of the private property on either side of the spit, and the park hours & other restrictions.  Discussion took place about the main issue concerning the neighbors; the lack of onsite parking. 

PenMet is seeking some evidence of previous parking on the upper lot at the spit property, that will allow the use of onsite parking in the future.  If you have photos or any recollection of cars parking there, please contact PenMet parks.

Fox Island Sandspit Aerial Photo showing parcel boundaries
Park Host Duties & Responsibilities - Discontinued in 2022 by PenMet Parks Board.

Fox Island Nature Center
 
NEW Nature Center Trail Map!  Download your copy!