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Tacoma's 4th of July Summer Blast

Tacoma's 4th of July Summer Blast

Enjoy a full day of live music, food, entertainment, and craft vendors ending with spectacular fireworks over Puge

Tacoma Trails Challenge

June 1-30. Register today! Explore parks and trails, play bingo and win prizes.

Summer Camps

There's a camp for every camper! Register today.

Slug Fest at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park

Slip and slide your way to Slug Fest June 27-28

Featured Events

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50+ Walk the Parks – Wapato Park

Friday, Jul 3, 2026
9:00 am

(Ages 50+) Join our Park Guides and Senior Activities staff to explore Tacoma's parks with your peers to walk an accessible route through the park.

Tacoma Summer Blast

Saturday, Jul 4, 2026
12:00 pm

Ruston Way

FREE! Join us for Tacoma's ultimate Independence Day celebration!…

Fish Tales

Thursday, Jul 9, 2026
11:00 am

Point Defiance Marina

Join us at the Point Defiance Marina for a story and craft!…

News

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Traffic impacts, media availability for Tacoma Summer Blast July 3-4

Drivers headed along Ruston Way should expect parking restrictions and road closures July 3-4 related to Summer Blast.

Tacoma Trails Challenge: explore parks and trails, play bingo and win prizes

Lace up your walking shoes and get your cameras ready! The popular Tacoma Trails Challenge is back. Sign up now for free and get ready to explore parks and trails from June 1…

Free summer fun for families in Tacoma

Summer is coming and school is on the way out, but Parks Tacoma is here to help keep your days full and fun!…

Featured Parks & Places

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Owen Beach Kayak rentals

Point Defiance Marina

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Meadow Park Golf Course

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W.W. Seymour Conservatory

Fort Nisqually

Tacoma Nature Center

Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium

Northwest Trek Wildlife Park

Featured Sports & Activities

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Public Meetings

50+ Drop-in Activities

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50+ Walk the Parks

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Projects

Track ongoing projects and facility upgrades at Parks Tacoma.

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Contracts & Procurement

Bid for contracts and learn how to become a vendor for Parks Tacoma.

Featured Parks

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Point Defiance Park

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Ruston Way

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Swan Creek Park

Thank you to the following sponsors who supports Parks Tacoma's mission to play, learn, and grow.

Mary Bridge Children's Hospital

Coca-Cola