Visitors spending time in Tacoma parks will notice new faces making the rounds this summer. Metro Parks Tacoma launched a refreshed Park Guides program this month, starting with four full-time individuals split between regional and neighborhood parks. The guides will be a first point of contact for visitor questions and concerns, provide education and information […]
Activities for the Whole Family: Summer Bash, Kids Night Out, Health & Safety Fair and more
Summer continues on. Be sure to catch one or more of these upcoming events: Learn more by clicking here.
Park Board to consider transfer of property for new fire station in South Tacoma
Tacoma, WA: The Board of Park Commissioners on Monday will receive information about a request from the City of Tacoma to build a fire station on an undeveloped part of the SERA Campus. Fire Station 7, which serves a city area with the second-highest call volume, is undersized and does not have the capacity for […]
Don’t Let Summer Slip Away: Enjoy Family Adventures Before It’s Over
There is still time to have some fun before summer ends. Check out these upcoming events: Click here to learn more.
Fill up on fun at the newly opened Gas Station Park
Tacoma, WA: It’s time for the South End to get revved up and ready to celebrate the grand opening of Gas Station Park! Although it’s one of the smallest parks in the city at 0.2 acres, it packs a big punch with its transformation from a former gas station that left the lot as a […]
From Kids to Adults: Summer Activities the Whole Family Can Enjoy
Summer keeps clicking by. Don’t miss this fun, family-friendly events. Click here to learn more and register, if appropriate.
Brigade Encampment reenactment celebrates 40 years
Established as a trading post in 1833 by the Hudson’s Bay Company, Fort Nisqually saw many important moments in history. The arrival of the fur brigades was one such event. Part business, part celebration, the fur brigades visited Fort Nisqually in 1855, brining furs from far-flung areas of the Inland and Pacific Northwest. Beginning in […]
Community workshop for Titlow Park will seek input on three proposed projects
Share your thoughts Aug. 6 on restoring the lagoon, replacing the Hidden Beach bridge and stormwater management improvements Like so many of Tacoma’s public lands, the rich past of Titlow Park is reflected in the rare natural and historic assets found within the 75-acre park. The historic Titlow Lodge once drew visitors to a posh […]
Savor the Summer: Explore our Upcoming Activities
Looking for something to do? Metro Parks Tacoma has a few ideas: Click here to learn more.