PARK IMPROVEMENTS
2009-2011 - Phase II improvements included a new playground and sprayground, landscaping, bike racks, picnic tables, benches, trash receptacles, a water fountain and four interpretive/way finding signs. The old restroom and playground were removed to create a new outdoor performance area and pathway. Work was funded by the Parks Improvement Bond Measure, approved by the citizens of Tacoma in November of 2005 and fundraising by the Greater Metro Parks Foundation ($823,475).
2006-2008 - Phase I improvements created a longer view of the park and featured design elements that improve safety and security: the south entry and bowling green, north entry, renovation of the maintenance building, relocation of the basketball court and renovation of the pond. Design was by SiteWorkshop and contractor was Wade Perrow Construction. Work was funded by the Parks Improvement Bond Measure, approved by the citizens of Tacoma in November of 2005.
Project Manager: Kristi Evans, (253) 305-1054
2005 - The Wright Park Master Plan was created and approved by the Board on Feb. 14, 2005.
• Primary Features of the Final Plan
• Schematic of final proposed layout for Wright Park - identifying areas where primary features are located.
Project Manager: Kristi Evans, (253) 305-1054

HISTORY
In 1886 the Tacoma Land Company, under the leadership of its president, Charles B. Wright, donated a parcel of land approximately 20 acres in size to the City of Tacoma for the sole purpose of being developed as a public park. His mandate was that 'upon condition nevertheless that said land shall forever be exclusively used as and appropriated for the uses and purposes of a public park.' From this original 20-acre parcel the park quickly grew to its current size of 27 acres filling out 10 city blocks. Read more about the history of Wright Park