The Treehouse

The Treehouse was constructed around four existing landmark western red cedars. It includes a suspension bridge and lookout. The Treehouse has unique features such as the handrails, which are repurposed ski rails from Montana. The windows in the meeting room, save one, are from Mary’s old barn. Other features were created with reclaimed wood from Jake Jacob’s mill.

The City is offering limited public visitation to this amazing treehouse. Limiting visits will help preserve the integrity of the structure and protect the trees in which it resides. 

How to visit the Big Rock Park Treehouse

Pre-registration is required to view and visit the treehouse. No walk-ups are allowed.

Please look over 2023 open house dates and times for the Treehouse.  Viewing and visitation is a 20-minute timeslot session beginning each half hour with a 10-minute buffer time between groups. A max of 25 people are allowed in each session.

Please select date and time you like to reserve a spot for treehouse visitation using the Registration Form. 

A waiver must be filled out at the time of your visit to complete the registration.  Anyone under the age of 18 years may visit the treehouse. However, the parent or legal guardian must review, complete, and sign the waiver for it to be valid.

Rules for the Treehouse

We only have a few rules outside of traditional park codes that apply to the treehouse:

• No running, jumping and hanging from tree limbs are allowed when visiting the Treehouse.
• No food or drinks are allowed in the Treehouse.

2023 Treehouse Access Dates

Reservations are required: Registration Link

PLEASE NOTE: Availability will be shown for a maximum of two months out at a time. As soon as staff availability is confirmed dates will be updated. This is for user ease to access the submission button on the form.

Parking

Keep in mind parking is very limited; please prepare to park offsite due to limited space onsite. Here are some options and ways to visit the park:

From Big Rock North and walk the trails
21805 SE 8th Street

• Parking 18 stalls
• Distance 1/2 mile
• Duration 15 minutes
• Walking Route*
  BRP North 4 8 9 10 14
  BRP Central 17 18 14 11 10 7 6

From 221st

• Parking 3 stalls
• Distance 1/4 mile
• Duration 5 minutes
• Walking Route*
  BRP Central 16 18 14 11 10 7 6

Big Rock Central
1516 220th Ave SE

• Parking 12 stalls

Resources

Big Rock Park North Map
Big Rock Park Central Map
Overview of BRP North & BRP Central

History

The Treehouse was built by Mary Pigott for her grandkids. They enjoyed many hours in the scenic perch above the meadow.

Construction was completed in two phases. The first phase, in 2013, included the larger meeting room and tapered stair entrance. The second phase added the additional elevated connected structures - a rigid bridge, the suspension bridge, and the lookout - in 2014.