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Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium joins effort to name bull kelp the state’s official marine forest
South Puget Sound has already lost about two-thirds of its bull kelp forests. The bill before Washington State legislators could help with preservation As bull kelp forests disappear from Puget Sound, a collaborative recovery effort is hoping that raising public awareness will show their importance to endangered species and a sustainable marine environment. And what […]
Hunt for Monkeyshines, Celebrate Black History Month, and Beyond the Bell Session 3
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Parks Tacoma adopts Children’s Bill of Rights in Sports to highlight commitment to youth
Parks Tacoma has adopted the Children’s Bill of Rights in Sports to boost the District’s commitment to providing safe environments for youth to play, learn and grow and high-quality programming to keep them active and engaged. The policy statement drafted by the Aspen Institute, a nonprofit that works on complex challenges in society, outlines eight […]
This Week: Disability Resource Fair, Monkeyshines, and Family Nature Walks
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Tacoma Public Schools and Parks Tacoma celebrate grand opening of Aaron Pointer Field — Home of the Stadium Tigers
Tacoma, WA – On January 15, Tacoma Public Schools and Parks Tacoma joined Stadium High School baseball players, coaches and community members to celebrate the grand opening of Aaron Pointer Field. The event featured a festive ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking the completion of a project that will benefit students and the broader community for years to come. The newly dedicated […]
Upcoming Events & Activities from Parks Tacoma
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Four chosen for interview process to join Park Board
TACOMA – Members of the Board of Park Commissioners voted Monday to advance four people as finalists to the term for the elected position left vacant by Commissioner Tim Reid’s death last month. After reviewing the qualifications of 18 people who have applied so far, the Board voted to nominate the following people as finalists: […]
Metro Parks Tacoma is now simply Parks Tacoma
As part of a brand update launched Tuesday, Parks Tacoma adopts its simplest and most approachable identity in the 120-year-old agency’s history by dropping “Metro” from its name. Since our inception as the first independent parks and recreation system in Washington state, Parks Tacoma has been connecting our community with nature and neighbors. None of […]