News
Below are a list of all the news items from Metro Parks Tacoma. Browse through the list and click on a headline to view more details.
- Apr 24, 2010 - Thousands of volunteers anticipated on Parks Appreciation Day April 24
- Feb 26, 2010 - Board votes unanimously to authorize the exchange of property
- Feb 25, 2010 - Generous donation provides playground opportunities for the kid in all of us
- Feb 25, 2010 - South Tacoma Community Center Update
- Feb 25, 2010 - Deadlines loom for youth and adult leagues
- Jan 28, 2010 - Titlow Park Master Plan Adopted
- Jan 28, 2010 - Board appoints two new members and selects Larry Dahl to serve as Board President 2010
- Jan 28, 2010 - Point Defiance Zoo saw decade’s highest total attendance in 2009
- Jan 1, 2010 - Asarco Check Received
- Dec 21, 2009 - Applications Currently Being Reviewed to Fill Board Vacancy
- Nov 27, 2009 - Tacoma’s parks now smoke-free
- Nov 27, 2009 - Recreation and Conservation Office presents big check for Wapato Park
- Nov 27, 2009 - Sound Transit to provide habitat improvements at McKinley Park
- Nov 27, 2009 - Franklin Park master plan adopted
- Nov 27, 2009 - Holiday Gifts You Can DO!
- Nov 27, 2009 - City to Transfer Ownership of Park Properties to Metro Parks
- Nov 27, 2009 - Metro Parks manager nominated for tourism award
- Nov 17, 2009 - Point Defiance Park Landscape Enhancements
- Oct 30, 2009 - Neighbors help offset insurance deductible for Alling Park playground replacement
- Oct 30, 2009 - Our commitment to accessibility and inclusion
- Oct 30, 2009 - Wake up for Wapato on Nov. 7
- Oct 1, 2009 - Comcast On Demand features Metro Parks Tacoma
- Sep 30, 2009 - Upright mobility devices to be added to Zoo & Trek rental services
- Sep 30, 2009 - Point Defiance bowl gets a fresh face
- Sep 30, 2009 - Replacement of Alling Park play equipment nearly complete
- Sep 30, 2009 - Employee volunteers perform important work, generate financial match from Comcast
- Sep 30, 2009 - Dog owners will soon find new off-leash options in Tacoma
- Sep 30, 2009 - Unstable trees removed at Point Defiance Park
- Aug 31, 2009 - Improvements continuing at Wapato Park
- Aug 31, 2009 - What’s important to you? Tell us!
- Aug 30, 2009 - $1,000 donation to Greater Metro Parks Foundation
- Aug 30, 2009 - Metro Parks welcomes new School of the Arts liaison
- Aug 30, 2009 - Bank to Bay supports Communities in Schools of Tacoma
- Jul 30, 2009 - Board receives update, takes vote on Asarco claim options
- Jul 30, 2009 - Wellness Report
- Jul 30, 2009 - 4th of July aftermath reduced by Tacoma Police and Tribal Police collaboration
- Jul 30, 2009 - New programs and improvements at Tacoma Nature Center
- Jul 30, 2009 - McKinley Park Upgrades
- Jul 27, 2009 - Cooling centers provided by Metro Parks
- Jul 9, 2009 - Park District moving swiftly to replace new playground destroyed by intentional fire
- Jun 30, 2009 - Adaptive Recreation: US Olympic committee awards grant to Metro Parks Tacoma Paralympic club
- Jun 30, 2009 - New recreational opportunities designed specifically for youth with disabilities
- Jun 30, 2009 - Metro Parks’ employees exceed goal during the 25th annual Relay for Life
- Jun 30, 2009 - Crowds of families experience low-tide wonders at Titlow Beach
- Jun 30, 2009 - Family Fun Nights provide free fun at Portland Avenue Center
- Jun 24, 2009 - Summer Event Calendar - pdf
- Jun 23, 2009 - Call for Classic Cars and Elvis Impersonators
- May 29, 2009 - Pool Safety Projects
- May 29, 2009 - MPT Volunteers Nominated for Conservation Award
- May 28, 2009 - State and Federal funds awarded for projects benefitting children and the environment
- May 6, 2009 - Open house to share information about possible land exchange
- May 1, 2009 - Metro Parks Employees…Investing in Our Mission
- Apr 30, 2009 - Wading pools to be removed
- Apr 21, 2009 - Open House – Peoples Community Center
- Mar 31, 2009 - Science and Math Institute moves to Point Defiance Park
- Mar 31, 2009 - Proposal to make parks smoke-free in City of Tacoma
- Mar 31, 2009 - Conservatory Centennial Celebration Reports Outstanding Success
- Mar 30, 2009 - Job Fair at Point Defiance Zoo
- Feb 26, 2009 - South Tacoma Community Center News
- Feb 26, 2009 - Pool News
- Feb 26, 2009 - Leaders to consider legislation banning smoking in parks
- Feb 26, 2009 - Northwest Trek plants educational roots
- Feb 26, 2009 - Volunteers Needed on Parks Appreciation Day April 18
- Jan 29, 2009 - Board Appointments Extended
- Jan 29, 2009 - Holiday light recycling program successful
- Jan 29, 2009 - January Storms take a toll at the Point
- Jan 29, 2009 - Youth art needed at Tacoma Nature Center
- Jan 28, 2009 - Resident survey to help plan future
- Jan 9, 2009 - We Need You! Focus Group Forming
- Dec 30, 2008 - Vandalism at parks leave several playfields unusable for 2009 sports
- Dec 30, 2008 - Bond Updates: Out with the Old, In with the New
- Dec 30, 2008 - Zoo Midweek Closures
- Dec 30, 2008 - Zoolights to stay open additional January weekend
- Dec 30, 2008 - Stewardship and sustainability report
- Dec 19, 2008 - Storm Warning Shelter Alert!
- Nov 26, 2008 - Teens Outside Program Endorsed
- Nov 26, 2008 - Holiday Lights Recycling Program
- Nov 26, 2008 - Waste Free Holidays
- Nov 26, 2008 - Bond Updates
- Nov 22, 2008 - Wake Up for Wapato as part of Family Volunteer Day
- Nov 15, 2008 - Interested in opportunities to grow your business or service?
- Oct 31, 2008 - Volunteer brings home Garden Crusader award
- Oct 31, 2008 - Landmarks Preservation Commission recognizes Metro Parks Tacoma
- Oct 31, 2008 - North/West/Central pool project
- Oct 31, 2008 - Board adopts 10 year interlocal agreement with City of Tacoma
- Oct 31, 2008 - Metro Parks Tacoma director appointed to zoo/aquarium accreditation commission
- Oct 31, 2008 - Priorities of Government budget process moves forward
- Jul 1, 2008 - 5 Mile Drive Vehicle-Free Hours Extended to include Sundays, July 5 - August 31
- May 29, 2008 - Consultant Study of Cheney Stadium/MPT HQ Properties