|
Join Us for Concerts in the Park!
July 24 & 31 and August 7 & 14
Joseph Foster Memorial Park, 13919 53rd Avenue South
Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, July 24
Concert in the Park Series: Brian Vogan and His Good Buddies
Brian and his Good Buddies have performed around the Northwest for more than a decade, featuring fun, inclusive, and interactive music for children and their parents.
| |
|
Wednesday, July 31
Concert in the Park Series: Amelia Day & The Cloves
Washington-born, Nashville-based artist Amelia Day joined forces with Seattle-area band The Cloves in late 2022 as folk-rock collaboration “Amelia Day & The Cloves.” The group’s unique sound, which features Wurlitzer electric piano, cello, and lush three-part harmonies, has landed them headlining shows at iconic Washington venues, including McMenamin’s Spanish Ballroom and Seattle’s The Triple Door.
| |
|
Join Us for Touch-A-Truck on July 27th!
Touch-A-Truck is back! Don’t miss us at Westfield Southcenter Mall on Saturday, July 27 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the south parking lot between the parking garages.
The first Hour is Quiet Hour for attendees who have hearing sensitivities.
See amazing vehicles from:
- Puget Sound Fire Authority
- Tukwila Police Department
- AMR (American Medical Response)
- Tukwila Parks & Recreation
- Tukwila Public Works
- Recology
- Puget Sound Energy
- Airport Towing
- And more!
Groups hosting booths include:
- Tukwila Emergency Communications Team (TEC Team)
- Westfield Southcenter Mall
- City of Tukwila Transportation Demand Management Team
- Quakehold
| |
|
Join Green Tukwila: Our Native Plants Need You!
It’s getting HOT out there! Volunteer with Green Tukwila and help remove noxious weeds that crowd out other species, and water young native plants to ensure survival. We need you!
Restoration at Riverton
Tuesday, July 9, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Riverton Park
Water and mulch young plants with the local steward.
Restore Tukwila Park’s Urban Forest
Saturday, July 13, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Tukwila Park
Remove non-native plants like English Ivy and Himalayan Blackberry with EarthCorps.
| |
Tukwila Tree Giveaway
Tukwila is giving away two trees to each household to support
a healthy environment and provide shade from the hot sun.
Learn more and sign up today!
| |
|
Volunteer with Puget Soundkeeper Alliance!
Join the Puget Soundkeepr Alliance's Upper Duwamish Kayak Cleanup
July 20th and 21st.
Saturday, July 20, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Sunday, July 21, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
This kayak- and boat-supported cleanup will work to remove decades of debris that has built up in the Duwamish River and its shoreline. Volunteer opportunities are available both in kayaks and onshore.
SIGN UP TODAY!
| |
FITNESS & WELLNESS
Memberships and Classes
Keep your heart happy and healthy! Get your membership today!
Tukwila Parks & Recreation offers a wide range of membership options for Adults, Seniors, Youth, Veterans, and Active Military.
Your first class is always FREE! For more information on fitness memberships please email HealthyTukwila@TukwilaWA.gov or visit Adult Wellness Programs.
| |
|
Fitness Room Hours:
Monday - Thursday:
6:30 A.M. - 9 P.M.
Friday: 6:30 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Saturday - Sunday:
7:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
| |
|
|
Adaptive Pickleball Play Day July 7th
Don’t Miss Out! It’s FREE!
Join us for our second Adaptive Pickleball Play Day on Sunday, July 7th from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. For adaptive players and friends ages 14 and up.
The day will be an indoor introduction to pickleball. A limited number of sports chairs will be available, and we’ll have paddles for players.
Thank you to our event partners Seattle Adaptive Sports, Seattle Access Tennis, and The Here and Now Project.
Register today to participate!
| |
|
Experience the Healing Power of Sound
Join one of our Sound Healing Workshops and make way in your life for transformation through the healing power of sound. Relax into deep meditation through the sounds of crystal singing bowls, planetary-tuned gongs, ocean drums, Koshi chimes, and more.
Thursdays, 6 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. ● $25 per workshop
July 11: Register today!
July 25: Register today!
August 8: Register today!
| |
|
Calling All Girls!
FREE Summer STEM Program Starting July 9th
Techbridge Girls and Tukwila Parks & Recreation invite young women entering or currently in high school to explore a career in STEM. The free, 8-week program starts July 9th at 4 p.m.
Techbridge Girls challenges gender, racial, and class bias in STEM fields and culture by developing gender-responsive and culturally relevant STEM curricula that help girls see their unique STEM lineage, community, interests, and path to success.
Weekly activities include:
- Engaging Experiments
- Exciting Field Trips
- Leadership & Learning Opportunities
Contact bella.montoya@tukwilawa.gov or madison.green-hayward@tukwilawa.gov to join this FREE summer program.
| |
|
Sign Up for Preschool Camps!
Embark on a summer adventure where imagination meets education through weekly themes. Tailored for early learning development, each week offers unique activities designed to spark curiosity, enhance creativity, and foster social skills in a fun and engaging environment.
9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Monday – Friday
Ages: 3-5
Fee: $150/Week
Dates:
August 5-9 Superhero Week
August 12-16 Bugs Life
August 19-23 Pirates Life for Me
August 26-30 Animal Planet
| |
|
Get Your Game on This Summer!
Join Junior Golf Camp This July
Foster Golf Links Pro Deron exposes youth to the joy of golf through instruction, games and exciting activities to help players of all experience levels develop their skills, knowledge, and passion for the game. Please bring a water bottle and tennis shoes.
Foster Golf Links
Ages 11-14
July 22 – 25
9 a.m. to Noon
Fee: $150
| |
|
Get Your Sport on This Summer
Join our camps designed for co-ed play!
TP&R Basketball
July 15-19, Tukwila Community Center
Campers will be taught the basic techniques of shooting, dribbling, passing, rebounding, and defense while having fun and creating lasting friendships!
Ages 7-12
Full Day: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., $150
Half Day: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., $80
Register today!
TP&R Soccer
August 5-9, Tukwila Community Center
Campers will be taught the basic techniques of shooting, dribbling, passing, and defense, all while having fun and creating lasting friendships!
Ages 7-12
Full Day: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., $150
Half Day: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., $80
Register today!
Skyhawks Track & Field
July 8-12, Tukwila Community Center
The fundamentals of body positioning, stride, proper stretching, and cool-down techniques are all covered in this unique program.
Ages 7-12
9 a.m. - Noon
Register today!
Skyhawks Tennis
July 22-26, Foster High School
Players learn proper grips, footwork, strokes, volleys, and serves during a series of drills designed to teach skills in a fun and dynamic way.
Ages 5-11
9 a.m. - Noon, Register today!
1 p.m. - 4 p.m., Register today!
Skyhawks Lacrosse
August 12-16, Tukwila Community Center
Athletes will learn all the fundamentals of stick handling, cradling, passing, and shooting, all in a fun, non-checking environment.
Ages 8-14
9 a.m. - Noon
Register today!
Skyhawks Flag Rugby
July 29-August 2, Tukwila Community Center
This non-contact version of rugby focuses on fun and games for both boys and girls.
Ages 7-12
9 a.m. - Noon, Register today!
9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Register today!
| |
Park 'N' Play Summer Program Starts July 9th
It’s playtime with Tukwila Parks & Recreation!
Hey kids and families! Join our Park ‘N’ Play staff at Tukwila parks this summer. Join the FREE fun and make some summer memories! Park ‘N’ Play hours are from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.
TUESDAYS:
City of Tukwila Justice Center
Location: 15005 Tukwila International Boulevard
Join us for an afternoon of basketball and fun recess games!
WEDNESDAYS:
Joseph Foster Memorial Park
Location: 13919 53rd Avenue South
Kickball, Wiffleball, Kite Flying, and more!
THURSDAYS:
Cascade View Community Park
Location: 14211 37th Avenue South
Fun for the whole family! Join us for Giant Connect Four, Giant Chess, Board Games, and more!
FRIDAYS:
Tukwila Community Center
Location: 12424 42nd Avenue South
Meet us at the Spray Park for Water Games and Popsicles!
SATURDAYS:
Check Social Media: follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X and see where we are at for the day!
SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM:
Cascade View Community Park
Location: 14211 37th Avenue South
Join us weekdays at Cascade View Park, Monday – Friday from 11:45 p.m. –12:45 p.m. for a FREE lunch!
| |
|
We Got Your Teen Covered!
Teen Late Night is Most Fridays, 8 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Teen Late Night provides a safe environment for teens with a ton of activities including basketball, volleyball, video games, pool, air hockey, dodgeball, and so much more. Come hang out! Plus, it's FREE! (Optional: $2 at entry for snack/drink bracelet.)
Join us in July on the 12th, 19th, and 26th.
| |
|
Community Book Club Chooses New July Read
Join our book club! It’s FREE!
Tukwila Parks & Recreation's Community Book Club will be gathering next on Wednesday, July 10 at 6 p.m. We’ll be discussing Jung Chang’s Wild Swans: Three Daughters of China.
This page-turner is a family history and autobiography by Chinese writer Jung Chang. The book is set against the backdrop of 20th-century China, in particular the first three decades of Communist rule (1949-1978).
| |
|
Cake Decorating 101
We have classes for Adults and Youth!
Come explore the wonderful world of frosting with Kita K. Haley head baker, instructor, and owner of Tropical Island Delites Bakery in Seattle. Learn the fundamentals of cake frosting and decorating. Get imaginative as you frost your own creation. Express your inner pastry artist and tap into your inner CAKE BOSS through creative cake design! Taste test your design, post to social media and take your work home with you when you’re done creating.
Youth Session
Saturday, July 27th
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Ages 6-16
$45
Register today!
Adult Session
Friday, July 26th
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Ages 6-16
$55
Register today!
| |
Upcoming Board & Commissions Meetings
Tukwila Parks & Recreation guides three of the city’s nine resident advisory bodies that provide guidance to decision-makers and represent the diverse viewpoints of the community, bringing public participation into government. Monthly meetings are open to the public. All meetings are held in the Executive Conference Room at the Tukwila Community Center, as well as having online options via Microsoft Teams. Join one of our upcoming meetings:
Park Commission: July 10, 5:30 p.m., Teams
Arts Commission: July 17, 6 p.m., Teams
Library Advisory Board: August 6, 6 p.m., Teams
| |
The Tukwila Community Center will be closed on Thursday, July 4th in recognition of the holiday. All parks and trails will remain open. Please note that the Tukwila Municipal Code forbids the use of fireworks in city parks. Thank you for your cooperation. | | | | |
