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Wapato Bird Walk
2nd Sunday of the Month | 9-11 am, meet outside the Wapato Park Pavilion Free, drop-ins welcome Join a Park Guide for a guided bird walk around Wapato Lake and…
Blood Drive at Eastside Community Center
Blood Drive at Center at Eastside Community Center Monday, December 14, 2026 | 9 am-3 pm (closed for lunch 11-11:45 am) Make an appointment Our partnership…
Blood Drive at STAR Center
Blood Drive at Center at STAR Center Monday, December 14, 2026 | 9 am-3 pm (closed for lunch 11-11:45 am) Make an appointment Our partnership with Bloodworks…
Park Board Meeting
Babies on the Trail
Learn about plant safety and weather-proofing play dates in any season while meeting other caretakers and engaging in nature-themed activities you can…
Story Hour at the Conservatory
TNC Stewardship Work Party
TNC Stewardship Work Party 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month; 9 am-12 pm at Tacoma Nature Center Free! No pre-registration necessary Help us care for the park…
Tots on the Trail
Early walkers and up are invited to join Park Guide Jenn on a toddler-led hike through Point Defiance Park.
50+ Winter Ball
Come enjoy an afternoon of holiday cheer with friends, or get on the dance floor to boogie down to live music by Randy Litch!
Oak Tree Park Work Party
Every 3rd Saturday of the month | 9 am – 12 pm at Oak Tree Park Register online via MyImpact Join Park Steward Albert to help beautify and maintain the…
McKinley Park Work Party
3rd Saturday of the month | 9 am – 12 pm at McKinley Park Register online via MyImpact Help Habitat Steward Danny keep McKinley Park’s habitat healthy by…
Drop-in Hikes at Point Defiance
Guided Dog Walk: Alderwood Park
Saturday, December 19, 2026 | 2-3 PM at Alderwood Park Free, drop-ins welcome Want to go for a walk? Canines and their human companions are invited to join…
Titlow Bird Walk
Committee of the Whole
Babies on the Trail
Learn about plant safety and weather-proofing play dates in any season while meeting other caretakers and engaging in nature-themed activities you can…
Jingle Bell Run
Come enjoy a much-deserved break while the kids burn off energy at the return of the Jingle Bell Run.
Tots on the Trail
Early walkers and up are invited to join Park Guide Jenn on a toddler-led hike through Point Defiance Park.
Ursich Park Work Party
4th Saturday of the Month | 9 am – 12 pm at Catherine Ursich Park Register online via MyImpact Join Habitat Steward Joe in restoring Ursich Park’s natural area…
Wapato Park Work Party
4th Saturday of the month | 9 am-12 pm at Wapato Park Register online via MyImpact Join Park Steward David to help beautify and maintain the restoration site…
Drop-in Hikes at Point Defiance
Hike with a Park Guide every Saturday starting from the Fort Nisqually Picnic Shelter at 9 am.
Point Defiance Bird Walk
(All Ages) Join in a Park Guide-led bird walk through Point Defiance Park and see what species can be found in the shore and forest.
Winter Wildland
Winter Wildland December 26-27, 2026 | 9:30 am-3 pm at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park Breathe in the crisp mountain air and watch in delight as our animals play…
Park Board Meeting
A five-member Board of Park Commissioners meets twice a month and serves as the governing body for the park district.