The City is receiving limited funding as part of the State of Washington’s settlements with various opioid manufacturers and distributors. The City’s priority with this limited funding is to further train and educate our first responders on techniques to influence people presenting challenging and refractory behaviors while actively using substances. If you are interested in providing […]
Cirque Park’s Future Discussed at Community Meeting
Members of the U.P. community were presented with a variety of visions for the future of Cirque Park at an April 11 meeting in the City Council Chambers. Representatives of ARC Architects, the firm hired by the City to help identify ways to improve Cirque Park, shared sketches of potential enhancements based on feedback from […]
Enjoy Cupcakes with the Cops
Please make plans to join U.P. Police Chief Pat Burke and other members of the UPPD from 3-5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15 at Wanna Cupcake? in the Green Firs Towne Center (3826 Bridgeport Way W.). This is a great opportunity to meet members of U.P.’s public safety team over casual conversation and sweet treats. […]
Duck Daze Returns on Saturday, June 1
Get ready for the parade, music and silliness of U.P.’s beloved celebration of spring when Duck Daze returns on Saturday, June 1. The festivities will begin at 10 a.m. with the parade and continue for several hours with food trucks, live music and lots of family friendly activities in the Village at Chambers Bay. Community […]
The University Place City Council April 22 Meeting Agenda
The University Place City Council will hold a Special County Meeting on April 22 (6:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Poetry in the Park
The University Place library is partnering with the Tahoma Bird Alliance’s Nature Book Group to present Poetry Nature Walks each month. In April, we will meet at Adriana Hess Wetland Park (2917 Morrison Rd.) on Thursday, April 25 from 2-3 p.m. The Pierce County Library System is partnering with the Tahoma Bird Alliance’s Nature Book […]
Fun For All
On Friday, April 12, under crystal blue skies, local leaders and volunteers celebrated the groundbreaking for the new inclusive playground at Cirque Park. The new play area will be accessible to children of all abilities and create opportunities for all children to laugh and play together. The idea for an inclusive playground was brought to […]
UPPD Police Blotter – Apr. 17
The most recent significant public safety activity in University Place can be read here.
The University Place City Council April 15 Meeting Agenda
The University Place City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on April 15 (6:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.