Boat Pond

Waughop Lake, Fort Steilacoom Park (Puget Sound Model Boat Club)

Lakewood, WA

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At a glance

Flying area
Aircraft
Runway surfaceNot sure
Runway size
Heli padsNot sure
Stations
Control lineNot sure
Track surfaceCarpet
On the water
WaterLake
Size (acres)
BoatsPower - electric, Power - nitro, Power - gas, Scale
Fuel boatsNitro and gas allowed
Courses
Course notes
Launch
Retrieval
Driver standNot sure
Stand notes
SeasonAll year (winter fun runs Jan-Feb; races March-September)
Sessions
Pond rulesCity park page lists no boat/motor/noise rules for Waughop Lake; dogs on leash on lake trail.
Permit
EntranceFort Steilacoom Park, 8714 87th Ave SW
Flying rules
Power
Smoke
AMANot sure
FRIANot sure
Noise
Who can fly
Who can fly hereOpen to the public (no membership needed)
Field accessOpen to the public
Guest fee
When to fly
Hours
At the field
FacilitiesRestrooms (flush toilets)
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

Runway 1Not sure
Runway 2Grass (Turf)
Runway 3Grass (Turf)

Rules for visitors

Recreational pilots need an FAA TRUST certificate, and aircraft over 250 g must be FAA registered.

About this field

Lake in City of Lakewood's Fort Steilacoom Park with a 1-mile loop trail and two docks. It is home water of the Puget Sound Model Boat Club and hosts NAMBA District 8 points races plus RCU, ERCU and PSFEMBC races.

Camping & RV