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A new playfield has opened at Stafford Elementary School for students and neighbors
TACOMA – Students at Helen B. Stafford Elementary School watched a new playground come to life over the last year, their imaginations and excitement running wild. Green turf has replaced concrete. Playground equipment colored purple, gold and blue was installed and the kids have already named each piece – the favorites are “spider web,” a netted […]
This Weekend: Celebrate Black History Month at People’s
Upcoming Tacoma Events from Metro Parks Tacoma. Click here for more information.
Black History Celebration at People’s Center looks to the future
February is Black History Month, dedicated to honoring the paths laid by the generations of Black individuals that brought us to where we are today. On Saturday, February 3 People’s Center will host a celebration that not only looks back but highlights possibilities for the future. Part of the celebration includes a community resource fair […]
Safety concerns prompt restricted access to old Boathouse at Point Defiance Marina
TACOMA – Metro Parks Tacoma has restricted access to the concrete section of the 1925 Pavilion at Point Defiance Marina, which is colloquially referred to as the “Old Boathouse,” due to safety concerns which included spalling concrete. The closure does not affect the general public. The recently renovated wooden frame portion of the building remains open […]
Helen B. Stafford & Jennie Reed elementary schools open new tree-filled community parks
Tacoma Public Schools (TPS), Trust for Public Land (TPL), and Metro Parks Tacoma (MPT) will open two community-driven playgrounds with ribbon cutting events at Helen B. Stafford and Jennie Reed elementary schools. Helen B. Stafford Elementary will celebrate its park opening on Wednesday, January 31 at 2 p.m., with an event led by their students. Jennie Reed Elementary will open […]
Disability Resource Fair spotlights adaptive and inclusive recreation
Nearly 30 different organizations will come together at Metro Parks Tacoma’s STAR Center on Saturday, January 27, to showcase programming and resources for individuals with disabilities and people in caretaking roles. The organizations participating in the fair cater to a wide range of disabilities, both physical and cognitive, visible or not. Resources include adaptive and […]
Connecting Communities: Disability Resource Fair & TET Lunar New Year this weekend
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Tết Lunar New Year brings Vietnamese traditions to Eastside Community Center
TACOMA, WA: Traditions keep culture alive, honor roots and bridge the gap between generations. On Jan. 28, the community is invited to take part in the Lunar New Year traditions of Vietnam during Tết Lunar New at the Eastside Community Center. This year’s celebration puts an emphasis on bridging the gap between generations through celebrating […]