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| Last updated on October 31, 2008 |
Metro Parks Tacoma creates healthy opportunities to play learn and grow. We build a healthy community, a vibrant region and a sustainable environment by promoting active lifestyles and strong individuals and families through parks, programs and partnerships.
Description:
Metro Parks Tacoma is an independent parks and recreation municipality that serves the greater Tacoma community by providing neighborhood and community parks and facilities, regional parks and signature facilities, and recreational programming in the mission-led areas of: active living, nature & environment, and culture & heritage. Positions include: youth sports coaches, golf course marshals, community wellness educators, SPARX youth development middle school program tutors, mentors and activity leaders, special event assistants, specialized recreation leisure buddies for persons with disabilities, historic site interpretive docent,environmental site interpreter, customer service assistant, greenhouse gardener, park sponsor, education assistant, and activity leader.
History:
Metro Parks Tacoma has its roots in the City of Tacoma Charter of 1880. The city set up a committee of city council members in 1883 to oversee the city’s parks. That committee became the Board of Park Commissioners in 1890, with members appointed by the mayor. Tacoma was ready for action when the Washington State Legislature passed a law in 1907 allowing cities to form separate park districts. Less than a month after the governor signed the bill, residents voted to establish the Metropolitan Park District of Tacoma as a separate municipal corporation with the ability to collect property taxes for support. Metro Parks Tacoma was incorporated April 6, 1907, with a five-member elected Board of Park Commissioners.
Contact person: Roxanne Miles, Volunteer Manager, (phone), (email)
Office fax number: (253) 305-1005
Address:
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4702 S. 19th Street
Tacoma, WA 98405
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Web Site: http://www.metroparkstacoma.org
Directions:
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From HWY 16, take the 19th Street Exit heading East. Take the first entrance driveway on your right after merging onto 19th Street.
Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Tacoma Community College,
Walk distance (in minutes): 10
Nearest Bus Stop: Immediately in front of the building on 19th Street, 1 minute walk |
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