The end of the school year marks the start of a new Summer Teen Late Nights program. The drop-in program provides middle and high school students with opportunities to stay safe and engaged in fun activities at locations across the city thanks to the collaboration of a network of community partners. Teens can enjoy free […]
Make the Most of your Summer: Family Activities for All Ages
Summer is here. Following is a list of a few ideas for your consideration. Click here to learn more and register (as required).
Raising salmon for orcas at Point Defiance Marina is raising awareness
High school students from Tacoma’s Science and Math Institute swarmed a net pen floating in the Salish Sea, busying themselves with the daily tasks of caring for thousands of Chinook salmon fry. The kids operated like a well-oiled machine, needing no instructions as they cleaned algae off the sides of the net, tested the water […]
Projects restoring highly-valued Tacoma destinations garner three state, local awards
TACOMA, WA: At the heart of every project undertaken by Metro Parks Tacoma is a commitment to preserving and protecting historic park amenities cherished by the community. That intentional work was recently recognized by state and local organizations that honored the park district with awards for renovations completed at Owen Beach and W.W. Seymour Botanical […]
Juneteenth Festivities in Tacoma
Bring your family and friends to join in the Juneteenth festivities this upcoming week at Tollefeson Plaza, Wright Park, and Stewart Heights Park. Want to join in the festivities? Take a look below at 3 upcoming Juneteenth events: Juneteenth Freedom CelebrationPresented by the City of Tacoma Thursday, June 15, 2023; 5-8 pm Tollefson Plaza (1548 Commerce St.) […]
Asia Pacific Cultural Center completes its temporary move to Portland Avenue
Asia Pacific Cultural Center has settled into its temporary home at Portland Avenue Community Center and is bringing authentic classes, activities, and events to a new neighborhood. The community nonprofit opened its doors at the new location May 31 and will be hosting Taste of Asia events for the community on the first Saturday of […]
Adventure Awaits: Family Activities for All Ages
Metro Parks Tacoma has a variety of fun activities happening as the summer nears. Click here to learn more and sign up.
Farm to Table takes on a new life at Fort Nisqually Living History Museum
Fort Nisqually is hosting an evening filled with Northwest cuisine, drinks, entertainment, and Victorian finery. “Dine we must, and we may as well dine elegantly as well as wholesomely,” a direct quote from Isabella Beeton, an influential British author, columnist, and chef of her time (b. 1836; d. 1865). Taking from the spirit of fine […]
Jennie Reed & Helen B. Stafford Elementary Schools Break Ground on Tree-Filled Community Parks
Tacoma Public Schools (TPS), Trust for Public Land (TPL), and Metro Parks Tacoma (MPT) celebrate two community-driven playground renovations with groundbreaking events this month. Both Jennie Reed and Helen B. Stafford elementary schools will open revitalized parks to students and the entire community this fall, transforming flood-prone and asphalt-filled playgrounds into green play spaces for […]