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Winter Event Calendar Online or In Print

Did you know? The new boardwalk at McKinley Park offers access in the wetlands as part of a nearly 3-mile loop trail!

Read more about it on page 2 of the Winter-Spring Event Calendar which was included in the... 


Eastside Community Center Feasibility Study and Public
Open House


A public open house is scheduled for Wednesday, January 8 at 6:30 p.m. at Portland Avenue Community Center.

In response to concerns of Tacoma's Eastside Neighborhood, which has...


Zoolights Makes Holiday Magic
Through January 5


Zoolights, a Puget Sound holiday tradition for a quarter century, outshines them all. It's original. It's traditional.

And for 2013, there are some things old (and much loved), and many things new....


Park Board Meeting
January 13 & 27

Capital Improvement Committee

January 15

Committee of the Whole
January 20
Eastside Community Center
Feasibility Open House

January 8

Destination Point Defiance
3rd Thursday Community Dialogue
January 16

 


Enjoy Snowy Adventures for Adults and Families 

 

Are you looking for an adventure but don't have equipment, experience or a buddy to go with? From snowshoeing and...
Recycle your holiday lights!

 

Give the environment a holiday gift; recycle your lights. Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium is teaming up with Girl Scouts of...
Paralympic Sport Club Receives Recognition

 

The Metro Parks Paralympic Sport Club was recently featured on the nationally acclaimed U.S. Paralympics...
Fort's Sewing Exhibit Highlights Modern Machine   

 

An 1860s sewing machine is featured at a new Fort Nisqually exhibit highlighting its...
Get Active this Winter; Play Indoor Volleyball! 

Looking for a fun way to stay active this winter? Get a team together and play in...
Grit City Games Promise Indoor Winter Fun 

 

Metro Parks adult athletics is introducing an alternative to its usual league...
Sign Up for Classes, Sports and Workshops

 

With January comes a fresh new year, a clean slate: What better time to dive into a new hobby, try a different type of...
Point Defiance Park 100th Anniversary Special

 

Tune in to TV Tacoma this month for a special presentation about the park's history. Originally produced for...
Wipe Out Weather Worries by Visiting Web Site

 

Winter and its usual weather worries will soon be upon us. There is no need to wonder if your meeting, recreation class or other...

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