Fircrest, WA, is a small city nestled between Tacoma and University Place, known for its unique chainsaw sculptures in front yards, often carved into bear figures and dressed in seasonal attire. The city features winding streets lined with Douglas firs and dense vegetation, named after universities like Harvard Avenue and Columbia Avenue. Fircrest is home to midcentury and modern architectural styles, including ramblers and Colonial revivals, with most homes built between the 1930s and 1970s. Yards range from 1,000 to 10,000 square feet, and many homes have garages. Fircrest boasts several community parks, such as the 10-acre Fircrest Park with a playground, basketball court, swimming pool, and ball fields, and the 7-acre Thelma Gilmur Park with foot trails around a wetland area. The Fircrest Golf Club, a 100-year-old establishment, offers an 18-hole course, restaurant, pool area, and fitness facility. Residents enjoy local attractions like Espresso Yourself, Westside Pizza, Spring Lake Cafe, and Los Tapatios Mexican Taqueria. Fircrest Fun Days in July is a popular community event featuring live music, a kid zone, pet parade, and beer garden. The city is conveniently located 7 miles from Tacoma and 3 miles from University Place, with light rail stops available for public transportation. Fircrest has lower taxes and a slow turnover rate, making it a stable community for residents.
