About Anderson Island, WA
Anderson Island is in Puget Sound and is part of Pierce County, Washington. The community was named for a trader with the Hudson's Bay Company, Alexander Canfield Anderson. It is accessible by boat or a 20 minute ferry ride from Steilacoom. Anderson Island offers a wealth of activities for outdoor enthusiasts and those seeking to unwind in a peaceful, natural setting. Anderson Island is surrounded by wildlife and is close to lakes, nature trails, bike trails, and the breathtaking beauty of the sound. Anderson Island is to numerous scenic parks including Andy's Wildlife Park with its wetlands, a tidal estuary and old timber. Andrew Anderson Marine Park and Lowell Johnson Park, better known as the Ol' Swimming Hole, are two popular attractions. Each year in the summer, a concert with the Tacoma Concert Band attracts people from all around. The animal life, gorgeous foliage, marine landscape and soothing salt air breezes make Anderson Island like heaven for nature lovers. Local businesses include August Inn , Anderson Island Inns , and Tuscan Touch Vacation Rental .
