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Tacoma's 4th of July Summer Blast

Tacoma Trails Challenge

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

Pride at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium

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

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

Summer Camps

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

Featured Events

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Blood Drive at Eastside Community Center

Tuesday, Jun 16, 2026
9:00 am

Eastside Community Center

Your type is just what we need. Make your appointment today!…

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Explore the Shore

Wednesday, Jun 17, 2026
12:00 pm

Owen Beach

Join our beach walk naturalists and stroll along the beach at low tide to learn about the animals that live there.

Juneteenth Celebration

Friday, Jun 19, 2026
11:00 am

Celebrate Juneteenth at the LeMay Car Museum, featuring music, food, vendors and community connections.

News

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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…

Park Board selects Tony Piasecki to serve as interim executive director

The Board of Park Commissioners unanimously voted Monday to select Tony Piasecki, who has nearly four decades of experience in local government administration, to serve as int…

Community Center Maintenance Closures 2026

In 2026 all four community centers will close for one week to address maintenance needs. The closures will reduce the need for one-off closures for emergent issues and lessen…

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