Home - Parks Tacoma

Search

Membership

Find out about memberships at Parks Tacoma and start taking advantage of the benefits! Get Membership Info

Community Center Members Sign In Here

Use the ActiveNet account login that is associated with your Community Center Pass

Forgot Password

If you have forgotten your password, you may reset it here.

flower and garden festival

Meet the Meerkat Kits

We are now Parks Tacoma

New look, same places and programs you love.

Point Defiance Flower & Garden Festival

The festival is back! Join us at Point Defiance Park June 7-8.

Co-Create to Recreate

June 3 at STAR Center! Enjoy a free meal, meet the staff, discuss the center and give input.

Meet the Meerkat Kits

Eight new meerkat kits were recently born at Point Defiance Zoo

Featured Events

View All

History Walk at Point Defiance

Sunday, May 18, 2025
10:00 am

Point Defiance Park

Take a step back in time with Park Guide Jenn to explore the history of Point Defiance Park's gardens.

Marine Mammal Health Volunteer Orientation

Wednesday, May 21, 2025
6:00 pm

Owen Beach

Learn more about the Point Defiance Park Watch Program and how to help protect marine wildlife at Owen Beach by serving as a Park Watch volunteer.

star-co-create-2024

Co-Create to Recreate – STAR Center

Tuesday, Jun 3, 2025
5:30 pm

STAR Center

Connect with people in your community and enjoy a free meal together. Participate in tabletop discussions to meet the staff and share your ideas.

News

View All

New paved pathway in Point Defiance Park will fulfill community priority to separate pedestrians and vehicles

Construction is about to begin on a paved trail that will increase safety and accessibility in Point Defiance Park by separating pedestrians and cyclists from vehicles. The se…

Community Center Maintenance Closures 2025

STAR Center closing temporarily for annual maintenance June 9-13 From June 9-13, STAR Center will temporarily close for routine annual maintenance. All areas of the building w…

Wright Park playground will undergo emergency repairs

Philanthropy plays a large role in making the repairs possible The playground at Wright Park has been closed for public safety since a routine inspection earlier this year re…

Featured Parks & Places

View All

Point Defiance Marina 2

Point Defiance Marina

Meadow Park Golf Course

W.W. Seymour Conservatory 18

W.W. Seymour Conservatory

Fort Nisqually

Spring-Family-Nature-Walks-2023

Tacoma Nature Center

Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium

Northwest Trek Wildlife Park

Featured Sports & Activities

View All

BtB-and-Club-B

Beyond the Bell & Club B

teen late night generic graphic

Teen Late Night

Public Meetings

Projects

Track ongoing projects and facility upgrades at Parks Tacoma.

Contracts & Procurement

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

Featured Parks

point defiance entrance sign

Point Defiance Park

man sitting along edge of waterfront

Ruston Way

swan creek mountain bike

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