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Tots on the Trail – CANCELLED
Early walkers and up are invited to join Park Guide Jenn on a toddler-led hike through Point Defiance Park.
Game Night with the Park Guides
Friday, August 28, 2026 | 4:30-7 pm at Wapato Park Free, drop-ins welcome Join us for an evening of friendly competition and connection! Whether you’re a…
Grit City Litter Cleanup – Titlow Park
Join community volunteers to clean up Titlow Park and surrounding area.
Drop-in Hikes at Point Defiance
Hike with a Park Guide every Saturday starting from the Fort Nisqually Picnic Shelter at 9 am.
Committee of the Whole
Committee of the Whole meetings are held at 6:00 pm on the 3rd and 5th Mondays of each month and serve as work sessions for park board members.
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…
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
Tots on the Trail – CANCELLED
Early walkers and up are invited to join Park Guide Jenn on a toddler-led hike through Point Defiance Park.
Pollinator Work Party at China Lake Park
1st Saturday of the Month | 9 am-12 pm at China Lake Park Register online via MyImpact Join Park Steward Maggie in removing invasive species, plant beneficial…
Charlotte’s Blueberry Park Work Party
1st Saturday of the Month | 9 am – 12 pm at Charlotte’s Blueberry Park Register online via MyImpact Join Park Steward DJ Heath to help beautify and maintain…
Drop-in Hikes at Point Defiance
Hike with a Park Guide every Saturday starting from the Fort Nisqually Picnic Shelter at 9 am.
Blood Drive at Eastside Community Center
Blood Drive at Center at Eastside Community Center Saturday, Sept 5, 2026 | 10 am-4 pm (closed for lunch 11-11:45 am) Make an appointment Our partnership with…
Point Defiance Garden Club Work Party
Join the Point Defiance Garden Club volunteers by helping maintain landscape beds surrounding the Point Defiance Lodge.
Thirsty Dog Run
Do the dog days of summer have you and your pooch feeling tired? Change that feeling with this dog friendly race!
Coffee with the Birds: Pelicans
Sunday, September 6, 2026 | 9-11 am, meet at Melanie Jan LaPlant Dressel Park Free, pre-registration required to attend Join us as we explore a special topic…
Feeding Frenzy
Gobble, munch, devour. Free with admission or membership. September 5-7. Purchase tickets and learn more on Northwest Trek Wildlife Park’s website. Plan…
Point Defiance Garden Club Work Party
Join the Point Defiance Garden Club volunteers by helping maintain landscape beds surrounding the Point Defiance Lodge.
Swan Creek Work Party
1st Sunday of the Month | 12 – 2 pm at Swan Creek Park Register online via MyImpact Join Park Steward Sean to help beautify and maintain the restoration site…
Finance Committee
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…
Point Defiance Garden Club Work Party
Aging Wellness Day
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 | 12-3 pm at STAR Center Free to attend Join us for a free, drop-in event designed to help seniors, families, and caregivers…
Fish Tales
Monthly, every second Thursday | 11 am-12 pm at the Point Defiance Marina Free to attend, no pre-registration required Join us at the Point Defiance Marina for…