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Our summer display utilizes plants and decorative components inspired by the sounds, sights and feelings of being at the beach.
$3
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Learn to see the world through a slug's perspective, wear tentacles to become a slug, participate in human slug races, and more! |
7 events,
Committee of the Whole meetings are held at 5:30 pm on the 3rd and 5th Mondays of each month and serve as work sessions for park board members. |
5 events,
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Connect with your community at Stewart Heights Park with tabletop games, coloring sheets, and fun with our Park Guides. |
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Join us to help guide the design of the new inclusive playground, sprayground and restroom at Portland Avenue Park. 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.
Free
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Kids will have fun learning about nature, plants and the environment through stories, crafts and science projects.
Free
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10 events,
Come out to Meadow Park Golf Course for Glow Golf, only $42 a person! Book your tee-time today!
$42
Help us care for the trails and grounds around the Tacoma Nature Center by participating in a work party held on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month from 9 am-12 pm. Early walkers and up are invited to join Park Guide Jenn on a toddler-led hike through Point Defiance Park.
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Join Park Steward DJ Heath to help beautify and maintain the restoration site at Blueberry Park on the 1st Saturday of the Month, 9 am-12 pm. Join Park Steward Maggie in removing invasive species, plant beneficial native plants and support local pollinators at China Lake Park. Hike with a Park Guide every Saturday starting from the Fort Nisqually Picnic Shelter at 9 am.
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Join Park Steward Sean Arent to help beautify and maintain the restoration site at Swan Creek Park from 12-2 pm every 1st Sunday of the month. |
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Get ready for an epic summer adventure like no other. Tacoma Public School (TPS) students in grades K-5* will have an unforgettable summer packed with learning and hands-on adventure. |
7 events,
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.
Free
The Capital Improvement Committee meets on the first and third Wednesdays each month to review, influence, facilitate and monitor the capital improvement program, including bond projects, for the district. |
6 events,
Kids will have fun learning about nature, plants and the environment through stories, crafts and science projects.
Free
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9 events,
Come out to Meadow Park Golf Course for Glow Golf, only $42 a person! Book your tee-time today!
$42
Restore the habitat at Browns Point Playfield by joining community volunteers to remove invasive species and prepare the site for fall planting. Early walkers and up are invited to join Park Guide Jenn on a toddler-led hike through Point Defiance Park.
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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.
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(Ages 50+) The Tacoma Golf Association (TGA) will host the Tacoma Senior Amateur at Meadow Park and Allenmore Golf Course.
$160
(Ages 18+) Join us at the Wright Park lawn bowling green for Tacoma Lawn Bowling Club's Learn to Bowl classes and learn how to play the sport.
$60
Join Park Steward Nori Kimura to help beautify and maintain the restoration site at Senator Rosa Franklin Park. Free! Help revitalize a habitat for local avian species at Titlow Park. 9 am-12 pm, registration required to attend. Hike with a Park Guide every Saturday starting from the Fort Nisqually Picnic Shelter at 9 am.
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A study session will be held prior to this board meeting at 5:30 pm. The Park Board meets at 6:00 pm on the second and fourth Mondays of each month. (Age 15+) Drop on in and take this partner dancing class! A skilled partner dance instructor will work with you on basic styles such as swing and ballroom! This class […] A five-member Board of Park Commissioners meets twice a month and serves as the governing body for the park district. |
7 events,
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Connect with your community at Ferry Park with tabletop games, coloring sheets, and fun with our Park Guides.
Free
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8 events,
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.
Free
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8 events,
Kids will have fun learning about nature, plants and the environment through stories, crafts and science projects.
Free
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12 events,
Come out to Meadow Park Golf Course for Glow Golf, only $42 a person! Book your tee-time today!
$42
Help us care for the trails and grounds around the Tacoma Nature Center by participating in a work party held on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month from 9 am-12 pm. Early walkers and up are invited to join Park Guide Jenn on a toddler-led hike through Point Defiance Park. |
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Help keep McKinley Park's habitat healthy and the park safe on the 3rd Saturday of the month from 9 am-12 pm. Help restore Oak Tree Park's natural area on the 3rd Saturday of the month from 9 am-12 pm. Join community volunteers to clean up areas around the Point Defiance Marina, Owen Beach, Promenade, and the surrounding park. |
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(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.
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(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.
Free
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Summer is here and the time is right to meet at Eastside Community Center and celebrate all that our neighborhood has to offer!
Free
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7 events,
Committee of the Whole meetings are held at 5:30 pm on the 3rd and 5th Mondays of each month and serve as work sessions for park board members. (Age 15+) Drop on in and take this partner dancing class! A skilled partner dance instructor will work with you on basic styles such as swing and ballroom! This class occurs at the same time and place each week and you can just show up to take it, no prior commitment required. |
8 events,
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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.
Free
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.
Free
The Capital Improvement Committee meets on the first and third Wednesdays each month to review, influence, facilitate and monitor the capital improvement program, including bond projects, for the district. |
8 events,
Kids will have fun learning about nature, plants and the environment through stories, crafts and science projects.
Free
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Help keep Dune Peninsula clean during the Dropkick Murphys and Bad Religion concert at Dune Peninsula.
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(21+) We are taking the maker movement back in time! Join us this summer for an evening of “make and take” 19th century crafts. |
10 events,
(Ages 16+) The Tacoma Golf Association (TGA) will host the 94th Annual Tacoma City Amateur Golf Championship.
$250
Come out to Meadow Park Golf Course for Glow Golf, only $42 a person! Book your tee-time today!
$42
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Bring your family to explore the beach at Owen's Beach in Point Defiance Park. Have fun learning about shores in your community.
Free
Early walkers and up are invited to join Park Guide Jenn on a toddler-led hike through Point Defiance Park.
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Free! This family-friendly festival features music, dance, food, crafts, and more!
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Register now to participate in 1-mile walk or 5k run at Point Defiance Park and Zoo! Join us at a volunteer work party at Wapato Park on the 4th Saturday of the month from 9 am-12 pm. Restore your Ursich park’s natural area on the fourth Saturday of the month from 9 am-12 pm. |
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8 events,
Join Park Stewards and volunteers to care for important Rhododendrons in the historic Rhododendron Garden at Point Defiance Park. |
10 events,
The Tacoma Golf Association (TGA) will host the 68th Annual Tacoma Junior City Amateur Golf Championship at Meadow Park Golf Course.
$65
(Age 6-12) Half-day basketball camp for youth! 9 am-12 pm, July 28- August 1.
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(Age 6-12) Full-day basketball camp for youth! 9 am-3 pm, July 28- August 1. (Age 15+) Drop on in and take this partner dancing class! A skilled partner dance instructor will work with you on basic styles such as swing and ballroom! This class […] A five-member Board of Park Commissioners meets twice a month and serves as the governing body for the park district. |
8 events,
Featured
Connect with your community at McKinley Park with tabletop games, coloring sheets, and fun with our Park Guides.
Free
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8 events,
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.
Free
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8 events,
Kids will have fun learning about nature, plants and the environment through stories, crafts and science projects.
Free
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10 events,
Come out to Meadow Park Golf Course for Glow Golf, only $42 a person! Book your tee-time today!
$42
Early walkers and up are invited to join Park Guide Jenn on a toddler-led hike through Point Defiance Park.
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10 events,
Join Park Steward DJ Heath to help beautify and maintain the restoration site at Blueberry Park on the 1st Saturday of the Month, 9 am-12 pm. Join Park Steward Maggie in removing invasive species, plant beneficial native plants and support local pollinators at China Lake Park. Hike with a Park Guide every Saturday starting from the Fort Nisqually Picnic Shelter at 9 am.
Free
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