Parks Appreciation Day

April 20, 2013
9 am to Noon

In parks throughout Pierce County, we'll trim limbs, groom grounds, comb beaches and plant more flowers and trees.

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Join Parks Appreciation Day and come to a designated park between 9 a.m. and noon. We're celebrating Earth Day, Arbor Day, National Parks Week and your local parks in one fun event. Plus it's gratifying to know you are part of a major county-wide effort with nearly 2,000 other people working in their local parks at the same time.

WHAT IS IT?

Parks and recreation programs bring tremendous benefits to people of all ages and our community.
They contribute to helping us live longer, better lives through active pursuits, new life skills, educational programs and safe activities.
Great parks and programs also help build a stronger community, connecting individuals, families and groups through the power of play.
Recreation programs and engaging, exciting facilities help keep kids active and off the streets. There are also benefits for the environment and the economy.

WHEN AND WHERE IS IT?

April 21, 2012 will be the 11th Year of the Event
County-wide throughout Pierce County (find a site)

WHAT SHOULD I BRING?

Wear warm, appropriate clothing, depending on the weather.
Bring tools such as small hand tools, loppers, pruners, gloves, rakes, shovels, small pitch forks and even wheelbarrows (make sure and label them!).
You are encouraged to carpool to the site you chose.
Most of all bring your enthusiasm, smiles and be ready to burn some calories and have fun!

BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATING

You can improve your community.
You can help beautify your neighborhood park.
You can get active and enhance your own health and well-being.
You can help bring communities, businesses and neighborhoods together towards one common cause.
You can increase family and children awareness of nature and their environment.
You can make a difference, because together we can achieve more.

2011 METRO PARKS TACOMA ACCOMPLISHMENTS

An estimated 1,000 people volunteered
Approximately 3,000 hours received enhancing parks
An estimated $64,860 of equivalent value received

2011 COUNTY-WIDE ACCOMPLISHMENTS

An estimated 2,500 people volunteered throughout Pierce County
Approximately 7,500 hours received enhancing parks
An estimated $162,150 of equivalent value received
Over 200 cubic yards of debris removed
Over 150 bags of litter collected
Over 15 yards of gravel spread
Over 600 yards of mulch/chips spread
Over 2,000 plants/trees/shrubs planted