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Closing hours (Tacoma Municipal Code 8.27.220) Parks shall close at 10 pm, except those parks whose access is controlled by gates, in which case they will close one-half hour after sunset. In other areas, no person will be permitted to enter or remain, nor will cars be allowed to remain parked, in any park after 10 pm, unless specifically authorized.
Restroom Schedule
Park Policy on Alcohol and Pets in our Parks
The City of Tacoma Municipal Code requires helmet use by anyone bicycling, skateboarding, roller-skating or riding a scooter in any public area in the City of Tacoma. Parents or guardians are responsible for requiring children under age 18 to wear an approved helmet.
Link to Tacoma Municipal Code (Parks are covered in Chapter 8.27) (Helmet use is covered in Chapter 11.30.030)
Car Prowl Prevention Tips - Vehicle prowls occur in Tacoma whether you are in one of our parks, at home, shopping or even at your place of business. (05/14/08)
What's Happening in Our Parks?
- July 2010 is Parks & Recreation Month! You are encouraged to enjoy what Tacoma has to offer by taking part in your favorite sports, visiting the outdoors, spending time with family and friends or just relaxing. View proclamation.
- All fireworks are illegal in the City of Tacoma - view flyer - additional info
- Bond Work Projects - In November 2005 the Metro Parks Tacoma $84.3 million bond measure passed with 62.38% of the votes. That means Tacoma citizens can look forward to plenty of activity in their parks in the coming years.
- Small Works Roster - MPT may utilize the SWR to solicit bids from contractors for many of its smaller construction projects with a budget of $200,000 or less
- Parks & Building Services Project Bids
How you can help
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With CHIP-in! , the community sponsors and maintains select parks and facilities, while Metro Parks coordinates and supports these efforts. |
This proactive strategy gives Tacoma residents and businesses the opportunity to invest in their community, while enabling Metro Parks to focus limited resources on critical programs and improvements.
Other ways to get connected to your parks.
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Last Updated: Jul 6, 2010 2:50 PM