The City of Bonney Lake operates a boat launch and boat trailer parking at Allan Yorke Park on the south end of Lake Tapps.
2023 Boating Season Information
For the 2023 season, the boat launch will be open to Bonney Lake residents only. Residents must purchase a Boat Launch parking pass from the Bonney Lake Police Department. Boat Launch parking passes are available now. Instructions for purchasing a Boat Launch parking pass are included below.
On March 21, 2023, the City Council approved a plan to build a new watercraft trailer parking lot on the site of the existing Ballfield 4. It is anticipated that this parking lot will be ready for the 2024 boating season.
For the 2023 season, tow vehicles and watercraft trailers can park at the existing Ballfield 4 parking lot only. This parking lot has been restriped to allow for the parking of up to 26 tow vehicles and watercraft trailers. This parking lot is available on a FIRST COME – FIRST SERVED basis and is for tow vehicles and watercraft trailers only. If no parking is available in this parking lot, tow vehicles and watercraft trailers will need to be returned to the owner’s home. Tow vehicles and watercraft trailers that are parked in any of the other Allan Yorke Park parking lots or in surrounding neighborhoods are subject to having the tow vehicle and watercraft trailer impounded.
The boat launch will open for City residents when the lake is deemed to be at “recreational levels” by Cascade Water Alliance. The City of Bonney Lake does not control when this will occur.
Resident Boat Launch Parking Passes
Boat Launch parking passes are available for purchase by residents living inside the Bonney Lake City Limits. See also BLMC 12.12.051.
This pass allows residents to launch their boat and park in the designated watercraft trailer parking lot at Ballfield 4. If there is no space in this parking lot, then you must have a space to park your tow vehicle and watercraft trailer legally off site. Please do not park in any other Allan Yorke Park parking lots or the surrounding neighborhoods.
Each resident boat launch parking pass is $30.00 plus tax (total $32.82) per vehicle per year.
Resident Boat Launch parking passes can be purchased by
- US Mail:
Submit an application
Include a photocopy of your driver's license with your address showing you reside with the Bonney Lake city limits along with a check for $32.82 made out to the City of Bonney Lake and mail it to:
Bonney Lake Police Department
18421 Veterans Memorial Drive E
Bonney Lake, WA 98391
The pass will be mailed back to you. If we receive the request during normal business hours, we can get it in the mail same day.
After you have submitted the application and proof of residency, call 253-863-2218 to pay $32.82 ($30 plus applicable tax) over the phone with a valid credit card. The permit will be mailed to you on the day it is issued OR you can come in person and pick up the permit.
- In Person:
You may also print and fill out an application (Printable Application) and bring proof of residency to the Bonney Lake Police Department. You may pay for and receive your permit there.
Resident Parking Pass Requirements
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Proof of residency is required; you must live inside city limits to purchase a resident pass. To verify residency inside city limits, please view the City Limits Map or visit the Pierce County about my property page and type in your address. A Bonney Lake address does not mean that it's inside of the City Limits.
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Valid Driver's License or other acceptable identification is required.
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The fee for replacement of an annual pass is $100.00. No refunds will be given for lost, stolen, or unused passes.
For more information call the Police Department at 253-863-2218.
Lake Bonney does not require a boat launch permit, but does prohibit internal combustion engines. Private launches require permission from the Homeowner's Association in charge of those launches.
Allan Yorke Park Boat Launch Closures
The city may temporarily close the boat launch facility without advance notice. No refunds will be given for the temporary or permanent closure of the boat launch facility.
Closure Dates:
- No current scheduled closures
If you would like to subscribe for notices of when the Allan Yorke Park Boat Launch may be closed, reopened, or if hours/days change for using the boat launch please sign up for the subscription on our website home page under subscriptions or click this link:
Subscription Sign Ups
Location: 7203 West Tapps Hwy (South end of Lake Tapps)
Bonney Lake, WA 98391
Directions: Google Maps
Hours of Operation: closes at dusk
Parking Areas: (Parking Map)
Questions: Call the City at 253-862-8602 Monday-Friday from 8:30am-5:00pm
Kayak and paddle board rentals are available from the Snack Shack. Call 253-882-4169 for more information.