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 occurs at the same time and place each week and you can just show up to take it, no prior commitment required.

A five-member Board of Park Commissioners meets twice a month and serves as the governing body for the park district.

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.

Kids will have fun learning about nature, plants and the environment through stories, crafts and science projects.

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.

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Early walkers and up are invited to join Park Guide Jenn on a toddler-led hike through Point Defiance Park.

Bring a picnic dinner and settle in for 19th century games, music, and the firing of the candy cannon!

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.

Hike with a Park Guide every Saturday at 9 am.

Come on down to the Tacoma Waterfront and help care for the important habitat at Dickman Mill Park by removing invasive blackberries.

Learn about Job Carr’s role as the founder of Tacoma, his journey west, and how he influenced the development of Old Town.