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Orting
Things to do while you're here
- The Foothills Trail -- Hikers and bicyclists will find much to enjoy on this 16-mile trail along the abandoned Burlington Northern Railway railbed. This narrow Pierce County park, still under development, runs through the McMillin, Orting, South Prairie, Wilkeson, Carbonado and Buckley areas. Pick up a map and pamphlet about the trail at Orting City Park and then start walking. The Orting Trailhead is just off state Route 162 at the north end of town. Look for the sign marking its location.
- Orting City Park -- Located right in the heart of town, this park has picnic tables for an outdoor lunch and a play area for the kids. And it is right across the street from a mural showing what the town looked like back in the early 1900s when the population was less than 800. The park is open from dawn to dusk and is at the intersection of state Route 162 and Calistoga Street West.
- Washington State Soldiers Home and Colony -- This stately old facility, with its impressive turn-of-the-century buildings, has been an Orting landmark for 108 years. About 180 elderly and disabled veterans call it home. Take a stroll around the grounds and maybe even stop in at the barber shop for a $5 haircut. It is open to the public. It's located off Calistoga Street West, south of the Puyallup River.
- Festival in the Park -- Put this down on your calendar. The city will hold its seventh annual festival from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Orting City Park on Aug. 21. Arts and crafts, food, games and family fun.
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