Help improve your community center
How would you improve your center with $10,000?
You can have a voice in the future of your community center. Parks Tacoma community centers have budgeted $10,000 per center for a center-based project to be completed in 2026.
Participatory Budgeting Timeline
FAQ
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What is Participatory Budgeting?
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Participatory Budgeting is a democratic process in which a community decided how to spend a portion of their government’s budget.
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How much funding does this project have?
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Parks Tacoma community centers have budgeted $40,000 ($10,000 per center) for the community-led projects. This expands our Co-Create to Recreate process by including funding for our community center users to lead a project specific to each center.
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How do I get involved?
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Co-Create to Recreate events are a great way to connect with people in your community and enjoy a free meal together. Join in tabletop discussions, meet the staff, share your ideas and have an influence on things that happen at the center
- Eastside Community Center – Wed, March 4, 2026
- Center at Norpoint – Tues, March 10, 2026
- STAR Center – Thur, March 19, 2026
- People’s Community Center – Wed, March 25, 2026
If you would like to join the Community Center Leadership Committee at your center contact:
- Antonio McLemore, Community Center Supervisor at [email protected] or 253-404-3992.
