Upcoming Events

Summer Late Nights

Now until August 30; Monday through Friday from 5-10 pm

Middle and high school students will have a free place to get dinner and hang out with friends every weeknight this summer.

Dog Park Meetup

Wednesday, June 26; 3-5 pm

Rogers Playfield

Through the end of June, Park Guides are putting a special focus on the importance of keeping pets leashed at all times outside of designated areas. Stop by and say hi and you might walk away with some fun swag like this BARK in the Park bandana!

Co-Create To Recreate

Wednesday, June 26; 5:30-7:30 pm

Eastside Community Center

Connect with people in your community and enjoy a free BBQ meal together. Participate in tabletop discussions as staff announces the community-led participatory budgeting projects and voting results.

Critter of the Month

Friday, June 28; 12 pm

STAR Center

Join our Park Guide Darnell at STAR Center on the last Friday of the month as we learn about animals through stories, games, crafts and more. Free!

Grit City Litter Cleanup

Saturday, June 29; 9:30 am-12 pm

Titlow Park

Free! Join community volunteers to clean up Titlow Park & Lodge. We couldn’t do it without you and many helping hands are welcome!

Walk the Parks

Friday, June 28; 9-10 am at Wapato Park

Friday, July 5; 9-10 am at Browns Point Lighthouse Park

(Ages 50+) Join us every Friday until August 30 as we explore parks across Tacoma.

Ultimate Frisbee League

Registration: Open until June 30

Practices: Begin July 8 on Weekday Evenings

Games: Begin July 13

Youth ages 7-15 will learn the fundamentals of Ultimate Frisbee, sportsmanship and teamwork while having fun and meeting new friends.

Intermediate Backpacking Camp

Wednesday, July 10 – Friday, July 12

Meet at Titlow Park

(Age 14-18) Backpack through the central cascades on this three day two night trip with experienced leaders. Work together as a team to navigate the trails, set up camp, cook meals and explore the backcountry all while making new friends.

Coffee with the Birds: Eagles

Sunday, July 7; 9-11 am

Meet at the Fort Nisqually Picnic Shelter in Point Defiance Park

(Age 16+) Join us for Dancing Goats coffee as we discuss a special topic about birds found in Point Defiance, followed by a bird walk through the park. Sharpen your birdwatching skills and socialize with other birders.

Family Nature Walks

Tuesday, July 9; 4-5 pm

Meet at the Pioneer Entrance of Swan Creek Park

(Ages 3+) Explore Tacoma Parks during these naturalist-led walks. Discover the amazing plants and animals that live in these parks and how they adapt in the different seasons.

Tacoma Summer Blast

Thursday, July 4

Ruston Way Waterfront

Save the Date: Join us for a holiday celebration takes place at Dune Peninsula and Cummings Park on Ruston Way with over 150 vendors, 2 stages and a 20-minute firework display.

Glow Golf

July 12 & 13; tee times start at 9 pm

Meadow Park Golf Course

Glow Golf is back! We will two days in July that we will be offering a summer glow golf experience.

Family Fun Night

Friday, July 19; 6-9 pm

Fort Nisqually

The highlight of the evening comes with the firing of saltwater taffy from the candy cannon. Scramble across our meadow and collect as much candy as you can hold. Grab your picnic blankets and lawn chairs and travel back to 1855 for an evening of old-fashioned family fun!

TGA Golf Tournaments

July 13 & 14; Tacoma Senior Amateur

July 26-28; Tacoma City Amateur

Meadow Park Golf Course

Looking to golf this summer? Mark your calendars for the TGA Tournaments: the Tacoma Senior Amateur on July 13 & 14, and the Tacoma City Amateur from July 26-28, offering exciting competitions for golf enthusiasts!

Owl Together Now

Saturday, July 20; 7-9 pm

Point Defiance Park

(Age 6+) This evening event will take place at Point Defiance racing through 5-mile drive and finishing up through Point Defiance Zoo! 

People's Pool and Eastside Pool Update

Evening swim sessions have been cancelled on Monday, July 1 at Eastside Community Center and Tuesday, July 2 at People’s Center for mandatory lifeguard training. Click the links below to view the current indoor pool schedules: