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Community Resource Fair

Discover opportunities for food, housing, healthcare, and more in Tacoma and surrounding areas.

Owl Together Now - July 25

Enjoy a 1-mile or 3-mile race through Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium

Summer Camps

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

Arctic Sea Ice Weekend at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium

Join us July 11-12 for Arctic animal enrichments and climate action opportunities.

Featured Events

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Community Resource Fair

Thursday, Jul 9, 2026
10:00 am

Verlo Playfield

Connect with a variety of community resources all in one place! Discover opportunities for food, housing, healthcare, and more in Tacoma and surrounding areas.

Blood drive at STAR Center, July 15 from 9 am-3 pm

Blood Drive at STAR Center

Wednesday, Jul 15, 2026
9:00 am

STAR Center

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

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.

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!…

Loop Trail Phase II construction finished at Point Defiance Park

Click image to view larger Connecting more visitors to Point Defiance Park Loop Trail Phase II is finished and open to the public! Detours have been removed and all areas of t…

Featured Parks & Places

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Owen Beach Kayak rentals

Point Defiance Marina

TGA Golf, web hero (1)

Meadow Park Golf Course

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

dune peninsula flowers and the sunrise

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

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