2025-2026 Biennial Budget
The budget for 2025-2026 is currently being developed. This document will guide all of Parks Tacoma’s work over the next two years. Learn more about the budget development process and opportunities for engagement here.
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Budget Development Process
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- September 2024: Community Workshops
- Wednesday, October 2, 2024: Virtual Budget Workshop
- Monday, November 4, 2024: Committee of the Whole
- Wednesday, November 6, 2024: Zoo Trek Authority Meeting
- Monday, November 18, 2024: Committee of the Whole
- Monday, November 25, 2024: Park Board Meeting
- Public Hearing #1: 2025-2026 Biennial Budget, 5:00 pm
- First Reading of Budget Resolution, 6:00 pm
- Monday, December 2, 2024, 12:00 pm: Public Hearing #2
- Public Hearing #2: 2025-2026 Biennial Budget, 12:00 pm
- Monday, December 9, 2024, 6:00 pm: Park Board Meeting
- Second Reading and Adoption of 2025-2026 Biennial Budget
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Past Budgets
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2023-2024 Biennial Budget
2021-2022 Biennial Budget
2019-2020 Biennial Budget
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
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Voter-Approved Measures
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2022 – Parks & Recreation Maintenance & Operations Levy
Restored the levy rate to $0.75/$1,000, which funds nearly a third of Parks Tacoma operations. Priorities include supporting evolving community needs, increased safety, and overall park maintenance.
2014 – $198 million Capital Bond Measure
Funded improvements to protect and improve parks and facilities throughout the Park District. Highlights included a new Pacific Rim Aquarium, infrastructure improvements to Point Defiance Park and expanded citywide access to recreation.2010 – Parks & Recreation Maintenance Levy
Added an estimated $4.0 million in revenue to fund basic safety, maintenance, and day-to-day operations for 2011 and forward.2005 – $84.3 million Capital Bond Measure
Used to pay for improvements to 61 parks districtwide2000 – Sales Tax Increase – one-tenth of one percent
Used to maintain new exhibits and support park projects in all cities and towns throughout the county.1999 – $35 million Capital Bond Measure
For Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium renovations and new exhibits.