Chambers Meadows

Affectionately called "Kite Henge" by regular fliers, Chambers Meadows is one of the best Northwest USA parks for kite flying with an incredible amount of space (22+ acres), prevailing winds off the water, objects for quad kite play, and clean restrooms, as well as enough local eateries and conveniences to satisfy pretty much anyone, while Tacoma hotels and motels are all within 7-15 miles of the field.

Latitude & Longitude (Kite Henge parking lot):

    47° 12' 06.22" N
    122° 34' 35.56" W

Information web sites:

• Hour by Hour Weather Report from Chambers Bay Golf Course
• http://www.chamberscreekfoundation.org/
• http://www.piercecountywa.org/pc/abtus/ourorg/ccp/index.htm

Transportation to the Area

• Tacoma (TAC) Amtrak Train Station - 22 minutes from field (10.6 miles)
• Sea-Tac (SEA) International Airport - 42 minutes from field (29.2 miles)

Local Transportation

You can take the Pierce Transit bus line to Chambers Creek park via Route 53-University Place. The nearest bus stop for the park can be found at the intersection of Cirque Drive and Grandview Drive, across from Cirque Plaza. Bus fare info can be found here.

For taxi service, the local Yellow Cab can be reached at (253) 472-3303, and they do accept Visa/MC.

Map & Driving Directions

Note, this flying site now has manicured lawn covering the entire area, which is not reflected in the satellite photos as of 1/3/09... You can however use the map below to get an idea of the layout and flying space, or click the "View Larger Map" link underneath the image to search for local food, hotels, etc.

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