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Adults can enjoy a night out at Fort Nisqually
June 20, 2017
Fort Nisqually Foundation’s eighth annual fundraiser and friend-raiser, Friday at the Fort, will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Frida... Read MoreDrivers: Watch for the trolley stop (signs) in Point Defiance Park
June 15, 2017
Metro Parks is excited to help Pierce Transit launch the Downtown to Defiance Trolley this summer. The trolley runs Fridays, Saturdays and Su... Read More
Pools and partnerships making a splash in Tacoma; Park Board Notes June 2017
June 15, 2017
Once the spring rains have passed, I start thinking about swimming and the opening of Metro Parks Tacoma’s spraygrounds and outdoor pools f... Read MoreMetro Parks Today: June 2017
June 15, 2017
Metro Parks named finalist for national Gold Medal Award Just a few words of context for the feature image and video in this issue of Metro... Read More
Marine biology students kick off experiment at Titlow Park
June 14, 2017
Bellarmine Preparatory School students build artificial tide pool on the beach The welcome mat is out at Titlow Park for a constellation... Read More
Kids can become Junior Rangers at Point Defiance Park
June 14, 2017
Pick up free handbooks, pencils and make the pledge at the park’s Visitors Center Now there’s new way for children to become f... Read More
New baby animals at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park include three swans a-swimming
June 13, 2017
Visitors to Northwest Trek might catch a rare sight over the next few days: three young trumpeter swans, or cygnets, are placidly paddling around... Read More
Free walks this summer lead families through nature
June 13, 2017
Introduce your family to the diversity of Tacoma’s natural environment Whether spring, summer, fall or winter, it’s always a g... Read More
All dads get half-off general admission at Point Defiance Zoo on June 18
June 13, 2017
Take one Superstar Dad. Add in two adorable Magellanic penguin chicks. Then think about an entire day of family fun, animal-watching and learning... Read MoreCityLine: Summer Programs
June 13, 2017
This episode of CityLine highlights information about summer camps, summer meals, and the summer playground program. CLICK BELOW TO WATCH:... Read MorePage 1 of 2 >>