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Grit City Litter Cleanups

Make a difference—one piece of litter at a time!

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Our Active Lifestyles & Community Wellness Advisory Council wants your energy and passion.

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Parks Appreciation Day

April 19; Celebrate Earth Month by volunteering at Point Defiance, Titlow and Charlotte's Blueberry Park.

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Parks Tacoma

4702 S. 19th St.
Tacoma, WA 98405

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To volunteer, contact the volunteer coordinator for the specific program or facility you are interested in.

Parks Tacoma envisions a vibrant, active & engaged community.

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Point Defiance Zoo Volunteers

Northwest Trek Wildlife Park Volunteers

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Meadow Park Golf Course Volunteers

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Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities

Rhododendron Garden Club Work Party

Saturday, Apr 26, 2025
9:00 am
Rhododendron Garden
Five Mile Rd
Tacoma, WA 98407

Ursich Park Monthly Work Party – CANCELLED

Saturday, Apr 26, 2025
9:00 am
Ursich Park
2412 N 29th St
Tacoma, WA 98403

Wapato Lake Park Monthly Restoration Work Party

Saturday, Apr 26, 2025
9:00 am
Wapato Park
6500 S. Sheridan Ave
Tacoma, WA 98408

China Lake Monthly Work Party

Saturday, May 3, 2025
9:00 am
China Lake Park
1811 S Shirley St
Tacoma, WA 98465

Charlotte’s Blueberry Park Monthly Work Party

Saturday, May 3, 2025
9:00 am
Charlotte’s Blueberry Park
7402 E D St
Tacoma, WA 98404

Point Defiance Garden Club Work Party

Saturday, May 3, 2025
10:00 am

Swan Creek Monthly Work Party

Sunday, May 4, 2025
12:00 pm
Swan Creek Park
E 42nd St & Roosevelt Ave
Tacoma, WA 98404

Browns Point Playfield Work Party

Friday, May 9, 2025
9:00 am
Browns Point Playfield
4915 La Hal Da Lane NE
Tacoma, WA 98422

Senator Rosa Franklin Park Monthly Work Party

Saturday, May 10, 2025
9:00 am
Senator Rosa Franklin Park
1201 S Puget Sound Ave
Tacoma, WA 98405

Grit City Birders Habitat Restoration Crew

Saturday, May 10, 2025
9:00 am
Titlow Park & Lodge
8425 6th Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98465

News

Volunteer Cheri Solien has a message for Tacoma: Pick it up! 

Everyone has a different list of must-have's to pack for an afternoon at the park, but Parks Tacoma’ volunteer Cheri Solien wants you to add one more: a disposable bag for lit…
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Meet Paul Wagner, Fort Nisqually’s master blacksmith

From the field in the center of Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, the blacksmith shop could be one of a number of buildings that line the perimeter. Get closer, however, a…
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Volunteer Spotlight: Scott Murdock, 4,760 hours of giving back to parks 5

Volunteer Spotlight: Scott Murdock, 4,760 hours of giving back to parks

On an icy-cold winter morning in Swan Creek Park, Scott Murdock was the first to show up for a trash cleanup. As he stumped over the fresh snow with a garbage bag, he’d alread…
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