Tacoma, WA: After years of working to ensure Tacoma’s Eastside and South End neighborhoods receive more equitable investment and recognition, Catherine Ushka will have a park named in honor of her efforts and achievements. Metro Parks Tacoma Board of Commissioners voted unanimously April 8 to rename the pocket park “Catherine Ushka’s Gas Station Park.” She […]
Make Memories in April: Fun Events You’ll Love
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Melanie’s Park opens on Thea Foss Waterway with elaborate play areas and scenic views
TACOMA, WA: A new waterfront park commemorating Tacoma’s history and offering unique play spaces for children is now open. Melanie Jan LaPlant Dressel Park sits on .75 acres at 1147 Dock St. along Thea Foss Waterway. It took about one year for the $4.6 million project to be completed, although the vision and fundraising for […]
Fort Nisqually Living History Museum welcomes community
Klahowya! The call of “welcome” among fur traders and residents during the 19th century across the region comes from Chinook Jargon – a combined language including elements from Chinook, Salish, Makah, French, English and more. On April 27 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Fort Nisqually welcomes guests to the museum for this spring awakening event […]
Your Spring Starter Pack Senior Resource Fair, Native Plant Sale and Earth Day Beach Cleanup
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Metro Parks’ premiere events are back for another summer of fun
Whether it’s a tour of garden displays in full bloom, a waterfront festival or live music and dance performances, Metro Parks Tacoma has something for everyone this summer. Tacoma’s three major marquee events are back, and vendor applications are open. First up, the Point Defiance Flower and Garden Festival on June 1-2 at Point Defiance […]
Explore, Play, Connect. Summer Camp Registration Now Open
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April Showers brings… Free Family Fun All Month Long
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Fort Nisqually celebrates 90 years of living history and looks to the future
Fort Nisqually Living History Museum is celebrating 90 years of operation in Point Defiance Park. The milestone will be incorporated into 2024 programming through special events, the debut of a new exhibit, and a virtual guest book where the public can share their favorite memories. The museum is a restoration of the Hudson’s Bay Company […]