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CHIP-in!

Invest your time and talents to help us improve parks and green spaces.

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Youth Sports

Volunteer coaches help us make a difference in a young person's life.

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Park Watch

As a Point Defiance Park volunteer, you can share the pride of being part of this amazing regional attraction.

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Metro Parks Tacoma

4702 S. 19th St.
Tacoma, WA 98405

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(253) 305-1080

To volunteer, contact the volunteer coordinator for the specific program or facility you are interested in.

Metro Parks Tacoma envisions a vibrant, active & engaged community.

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CHIP-in!

The CHIP-in program provides support for individual volunteers and groups to maintain and improve parks and green spaces.
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Point Defiance Park Volunteers

Volunteer at Point Defiance and take an active part in caring for our 760-acre treasure or helping out at one of the park's attractions.
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Advisory Councils

Council members on our four citizen advisory boards serve in an advisory capacity, making recommendations to staff and the Board of Park Commissioners.
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Upcoming Events

Franklin Park Volunteer Work Party

Saturday, Aug 10, 2019
9:00 am
Franklin Park
1201 S Puget Sound Ave
Tacoma, WA 98405

Tacoma Nature Center Stewardship Work Party

Friday, Aug 16, 2019
9:00 am
Tacoma Nature Center
1919 South Tyler Street
Tacoma, WA 98405

Oak Tree Park Volunteer Work Party

Saturday, Aug 17, 2019
9:00 am
Oak Tree Park
7633 S Montgomery St
Tacoma, WA 98407

Point Defiance Beach Cleanup

Saturday, Aug 17, 2019
11:00 am
Owen Beach
5605 N. Owen Beach Rd.
Tacoma, WA 98407

Charlotte’s Blueberry Park Volunteer Work Party

Saturday, Aug 24, 2019
9:00 am
Charlotte’s Blueberry Park
7402 E D St
Tacoma, WA 98404

Wapato Lake Park Restoration Work Party

Saturday, Aug 24, 2019
9:00 am
Wapato Park
6500 S. Sheridan Ave
Tacoma, WA 98408
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Annual Special Events

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Day of Caring

Sept. 27, 2019
Each year, we challenge corporate groups and individuals to get involved in local community projects in September.
Day of Caring
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Green Tacoma Day

Oct. 12, 2019
Green Tacoma Day is an annual day of service that offers great opportunities for the Tacoma community to get to know each other and our local green spaces.
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MLK Day of Caring

Jan. 20, 2020
A way to honor Martin Luther King, Jr’s life and teachings is by engaging in community action that continues to solve our social and environmental problems.
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Parks Appreciation Day

April 25, 2020
This event draws thousands of volunteers in cities throughout Pierce County, each person lending a hand to keep parks beautiful and to do a good deed for their community.
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Trails Day

June 6, 2020
Give Oak Tree and Point Defiance trails a helping hand!
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