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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.

Pride at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium

Celebrate Pride and our LGBTQ+ community at the zoo, June 20-21.

Spraygrounds Now Open

Beat the heat this summer! Spraygrounds are open daily from 10 am to 7 pm through Labor Day.

Featured Events

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Explore the Shore and Tiptoe through the Tidepools

Tiptoe Through the Tidepools

Sunday, Jun 14, 2026
9:30 am

Titlow Park & Lodge

Bring your family to explore the beach, learn about tide pool life and have lots of fun during some of the lowest tides of the year.

Fish Tales

Thursday, Jun 11, 2026
11:00 am

Point Defiance Marina

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

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Wapato Bird Walk

Sunday, Jun 14, 2026
9:00 am

(All ages) Join in a Park Guide-led bird walk through Wapato Park and see what species can be found in the shore and forest.

News

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Find beauty, inspiration and family fun at the Point Defiance Flower & Garden Festival

Spring is in the air and it’s time to start thinking about flowers! The Point Defiance Flower & Garden Festival is June 6 –7 and this year the festival features new worksh…

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…

Traffic advisory: June 6-7 at Point Defiance Park

Parks Tacoma is anticipating heavier than normal congestion around Point Defiance Park and boat launch as people make their way into the park to participate in several events…

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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BtB-and-Club-B

Beyond the Bell & Club B

Public Meetings

50+ Drop-in Activities

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Projects

Track ongoing projects and facility upgrades at Parks Tacoma.

Dickman Mill Head Saw Project 7

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