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Orca Recovery Day Work Party
Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 9 am-12 pm Titlow Park & McKinley Park Join us for #OrcaRecoveryDay2026! Volunteers will be planting native shrubs and trees to…
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…
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…
Drop-in Hikes at Point Defiance – CANCELLED
This activity has been cancelled. Click here to view more guided walks and hikes.
Dickman Mill Work Party
Come on down to the Tacoma waterfront and help care for the important habitat at Dickman Mill Park.
Guided Dog Walk: Wright Park
Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 2-3 PM at Wright Park Free, drop-ins welcome Want to go for a walk? Canines and their human companions are invited to join…
Hoot ‘n’ Howl
Hoot ‘n’ Howl October 17-18, 23-24, & 30, 2026 | 5 – 9 pm at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park Put on a costume and explore the park at twilight! Lights, animals…
Titlow Bird Walk
Point Defiance Animal Loop Road Work Party
Third Sunday of the Month | 9:30 am-12 pm Meet on the trail across from the back of the Zoo Maintenance buildings on North Animal Loop Rd. (view map) Register…
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
Tots on the Trail
Hoot ‘n’ Howl
Hoot ‘n’ Howl October 17-18, 23-24, & 30, 2026 | 5 – 9 pm at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park Put on a costume and explore the park at twilight! Lights, animals…
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…
Rhododendron Garden Club Work Party
Join Park Stewards and volunteers to care for important Rhododendrons in the historic Rhododendron Garden at Point Defiance Park.
Drop-in Hikes at Point Defiance
Hike with a Park Guide every Saturday starting from the Fort Nisqually Picnic Shelter at 9 am.
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…
Hoot ‘n’ Howl
Hoot ‘n’ Howl October 17-18, 23-24, & 30, 2026 | 5 – 9 pm at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park Put on a costume and explore the park at twilight! Lights, animals…
Point Defiance Bird Walk
Park Board Meeting
A five-member Board of Park Commissioners meets twice a month and serves as the governing body for the park district.
Point Defiance Garden Club Work Party
Join the Point Defiance Garden Club volunteers by helping maintain landscape beds surrounding the Point Defiance Lodge.
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…
Tots on the Trail
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, October 30, 2026 | 4:30-7 pm at Eastside Community Center Free, drop-ins welcome Join us for an evening of friendly competition and connection! Whether…