Upcoming Activities
Park Spotlight: Oakland Madrona
Wednesday, Jul 8, 2026
4:00 pm
Oakland Madrona Park
3114 S Madison St
Tacoma, WA 98409
Connect with your community at Oakland Madrona Park with tabletop games, coloring sheets, and fun with our Park Guides.
Tots on the Trail
Friday, Jul 10, 2026
10:00 am
Fort Nisqually
5519 Five Mile Dr
Tacoma, WA 98407
Early walkers and up are invited to join Park Guide Jenn on a toddler-led hike through Point Defiance Park.
Drop-in Hikes at Point Defiance
Saturday, Jul 11, 2026
9:00 am
Fort Nisqually
5519 Five Mile Dr
Tacoma, WA 98407
Hike with a Park Guide every Saturday starting from the Fort Nisqually Picnic Shelter at 9 am.
Park Spotlight: Oakland Madrona
Saturday, Jul 11, 2026
3:00 pm
Oakland Madrona Park
3114 S Madison St
Tacoma, WA 98409
Connect with your community at Oakland Madrona Park with tabletop games, coloring sheets, and fun with our Park Guides.
Wapato Bird Walk
Sunday, Jul 12, 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.
Babies on the Trail
Wednesday, Jul 15, 2026
10:00 am
Point Defiance Park
5400 N Pearl St
Tacoma, WA 98407
Learn about plant safety and weather-proofing play dates in any season while meeting other caretakers and engaging in nature-themed activities you can replicate at home.
50+ Walk the Parks – Charlotte’s Blueberry Park
Friday, Jul 17, 2026
9:00 am
(Ages 50+) Join our Park Guides and Senior Activities staff to explore Tacoma's parks with your peers to walk an accessible route through the park.
Tots on the Trail
Friday, Jul 17, 2026
10:00 am
Fort Nisqually
5519 Five Mile Dr
Tacoma, WA 98407
Early walkers and up are invited to join Park Guide Jenn on a toddler-led hike through Point Defiance Park.
Drop-in Hikes at Point Defiance – CANCELLED
Saturday, Jul 18, 2026
9:00 am
Fort Nisqually
5519 Five Mile Dr
Tacoma, WA 98407
Hike with a Park Guide every Saturday starting from the Fort Nisqually Picnic Shelter at 9 am.
Guided Dog Walk: Wright Park
Saturday, Jul 18, 2026
2:00 pm
Wright Park
501 South I St
Tacoma, WA 98406
Want to go for a walk? Canines and their human companions are invited to join dog-loving Park Guide Jess on a monthly one-hour walk through Wright Park.
Titlow Bird Walk
Sunday, Jul 19, 2026
9:00 am
Titlow Park & Lodge
8425 6th Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98465
(All ages) Join in a Park Guide-led bird walk through Titlow Park and see what species can be found in the shore and forest.
50+ Walk the Parks – Charlotte’s Blueberry Park
Tuesday, Jul 21, 2026
5:00 pm
(Ages 50+) Join our Park Guides and Senior Activities staff to explore Tacoma's parks with your peers to walk an accessible route through the park.
Babies on the Trail
Wednesday, Jul 22, 2026
10:00 am
Point Defiance Park
5400 N Pearl St
Tacoma, WA 98407
Learn about plant safety and weather-proofing play dates in any season while meeting other caretakers and engaging in nature-themed activities you can replicate at home.
Park Spotlight: Verlo Park
Wednesday, Jul 22, 2026
4:00 pm
Verlo Playfield
4321 McKinley Ave
Tacoma, WA 98404
Connect with your community at Verlo Park with tabletop games, coloring sheets, and fun with our Park Guides.
Tots on the Trail
Friday, Jul 24, 2026
10:00 am
Fort Nisqually
5519 Five Mile Dr
Tacoma, WA 98407
Early walkers and up are invited to join Park Guide Jenn on a toddler-led hike through Point Defiance Park.
Drop-in Hikes at Point Defiance
Saturday, Jul 25, 2026
9:00 am
Fort Nisqually
5519 Five Mile Dr
Tacoma, WA 98407
Hike with a Park Guide every Saturday starting from the Fort Nisqually Picnic Shelter at 9 am.
Park Spotlight: Verlo Park
Saturday, Jul 25, 2026
3:00 pm
Verlo Playfield
4321 McKinley Ave
Tacoma, WA 98404
Connect with your community at Verlo Park with tabletop games, coloring sheets, and fun with our Park Guides.
Point Defiance Bird Walk
Sunday, Jul 26, 2026
9:00 am
(All Ages) Join in a Park Guide-led bird walk through Point Defiance Park and see what species can be found in the shore and forest.
Babies on the Trail
Wednesday, Jul 29, 2026
10:00 am
Point Defiance Park
5400 N Pearl St
Tacoma, WA 98407
Learn about plant safety and weather-proofing play dates in any season while meeting other caretakers and engaging in nature-themed activities you can replicate at home.
50+ Walk the Parks – Swan Creek Park
Friday, Jul 31, 2026
9:00 am
(Ages 50+) Join our Park Guides and Senior Activities staff to explore Tacoma's parks with your peers to walk an accessible route through the park.
Tots on the Trail
Friday, Jul 31, 2026
10:00 am
Fort Nisqually
5519 Five Mile Dr
Tacoma, WA 98407
Early walkers and up are invited to join Park Guide Jenn on a toddler-led hike through Point Defiance Park.
Game Night with the Park Guides
Friday, Jul 31, 2026
4:30 pm
Titlow Park & Lodge
8425 6th Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98465
Join us for an evening of friendly competition and connection!…
Drop-in Hikes at Point Defiance
Saturday, Aug 1, 2026
9:00 am
Fort Nisqually
5519 Five Mile Dr
Tacoma, WA 98407
Hike with a Park Guide every Saturday starting from the Fort Nisqually Picnic Shelter at 9 am.
Coffee with the Birds: Pigeon Guillemots
Sunday, Aug 2, 2026
9:00 am
Learn about pigeon guillemots, followed by a guided walk around Titlow Park.
50+ Walk in the Parks – Swan Creek
Tuesday, Aug 4, 2026
5:00 pm
Swan Creek Park
E 42nd St & Roosevelt Ave
Tacoma, WA 98404
(Ages 50+) Join our Park Guides and Senior Activities staff to explore Tacoma's parks with your peers to walk an accessible route through the park.
Babies on the Trail
Wednesday, Aug 5, 2026
10:00 am
Point Defiance Park
5400 N Pearl St
Tacoma, WA 98407
Learn about plant safety and weather-proofing play dates in any season while meeting other caretakers and engaging in nature-themed activities you can replicate at home.
Park Spotlight: Wright Park
Wednesday, Aug 5, 2026
4:00 pm
Wright Park
501 South I St
Tacoma, WA 98406
Connect with your community at Wright Park with tabletop games, coloring sheets, and fun with our Park Guides.
Tots on the Trail
Friday, Aug 7, 2026
10:00 am
Fort Nisqually
5519 Five Mile Dr
Tacoma, WA 98407
Early walkers and up are invited to join Park Guide Jenn on a toddler-led hike through Point Defiance Park.
Drop-in Hikes at Point Defiance
Saturday, Aug 8, 2026
9:00 am
Fort Nisqually
5519 Five Mile Dr
Tacoma, WA 98407
Hike with a Park Guide every Saturday starting from the Fort Nisqually Picnic Shelter at 9 am.
Park Spotlight: Wright Park
Saturday, Aug 8, 2026
3:00 pm
Wright Park
501 South I St
Tacoma, WA 98406
Connect with your community at Wright Park with tabletop games, coloring sheets, and fun with our Park Guides.
Wapato Bird Walk
Sunday, Aug 9, 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.
Explore the Shore
Wednesday, Aug 12, 2026
10:00 am
Owen Beach
5605 N. Owen Beach Rd.
Tacoma, WA 98407
Bring your family to explore the beach at Owen's Beach in Point Defiance Park. Have fun learning about shores in your community.
Babies on the Trail
Wednesday, Aug 12, 2026
10:00 am
Point Defiance Park
5400 N Pearl St
Tacoma, WA 98407
Learn about plant safety and weather-proofing play dates in any season while meeting other caretakers and engaging in nature-themed activities you can replicate at home.
50+ Walk the Parks – Alderwood Park
Friday, Aug 14, 2026
9:00 am
(Ages 50+) Join our Park Guides and Senior Activities staff to explore Tacoma's parks with your peers to walk an accessible route through the park.
Tots on the Trail
Friday, Aug 14, 2026
10:00 am
Fort Nisqually
5519 Five Mile Dr
Tacoma, WA 98407
Early walkers and up are invited to join Park Guide Jenn on a toddler-led hike through Point Defiance Park.
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