Summer Playground & USDA Meal Program

June 21 - August 27
Free
Ages 6-12

Summer Playground Program

Each playground site features a wading pool or sprayground, games, and arts and craft activities.

Monday-Friday
11:30 am to 6 pm
  • Franklin Park, 1201 S Puget Sound Ave.
  • Jefferson Park, 801 N Mason Ave.
  • Jane Clark Park, 4825 N 39th St.
  • McKinley Playfield, 4321 McKinley Ave
  • Portland Ave. Park, 3513 Portland Ave.
  • South Park, 4851 S Tacoma Way
  • Manitou Park, 4421 American Lake Blvd.
  • Stafford Elementary School/Byrd Park, 1615 S 92nd Street
Saturday and Sunday
Noon to 4 pm
  • Jefferson Park, 801 N Mason Ave.
  • McKinley Playfield, 4321 McKinley Ave
  • South Park, 4851 S Tacoma Way
Seven of the sites offer lunch and a snack Mon-Fri, made possible by USDA*.

Summer Playground Express

Enjoy cultural arts, sports, wellness, environmental and nature activities.

Lincoln Eldridge Park and Lister Elementary are also designated meal sites, made possible by USDA*.

Monday, Wednesday and Friday
  • Lincoln Eldridge Park, 801 S 37th St.
  • Crescent Heights Elementary, 4110 Nassau Ave. NE
  • Lister Elementary, 2106 E. 44th St.

Playground Adventure Bus

The Adventure Bus is a fun local escape for youth and families! The busses depart from designated sites throughout the summer and travels to various parks around Tacoma.
Learn more

USDA Meal Program

Free meal program for children returns this summer to fill a need

Cost: FREE
Age: Must be under 19 years of age
Dates: All sites begin meal service on Monday, June 21.
Meals are available Monday through Friday from 12:00-1:00 p.m. and from 4:00-4:30 p.m. (please note there are a few exceptions.)

Find a meal site.

*The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, or disability in the serving of meals. Meals are for minors 18 and under. The meal program is not available at Jane Clark Park.

Last Updated: Sep 2, 2010 1:04 PM