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Grit City Litter Cleanup, Point Defiance Boathouse, 8/16/25!

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ORGANIZATION: Metro Parks Tacoma

  • A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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Join community volunteers to clean up areas around the Point Defiance Boathouse, Marina, Owen Beach, Promenade, and surrounding park. We couldn't do it without you and many helping hands are welcome!

These are great opportunities for families, school groups, neighbors, and anyone interested in helping!

Questions? Contact desiree.kennedy@tacomaparks.com

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About Metro Parks Tacoma

Location:

5400 N Pearl Street, Tacoma, WA 98407, US

Mission Statement

The CHIP-in! program with Metro Parks Tacoma was designed so community members could take an active role in helping to maintain and revitalize local parks and natural areas. "Chip in" by investing your time and talents to help improve parks and green spaces, protect neighborhood buildings and promote a healthy environment while also building a stronger community.

Description

Metro Parks Tacoma is a CAPRA-accredited, independent park district that leads efforts to build a healthy, sustainable community.

Metro Parks Tacoma offers a variety of experiences on its 2,905 acres:

  • Two AZA-accredited zoos
  • An old-growth forest inside 760-acre Point Defiance Park
  • Sports complexes, pools and spraygrounds
  • Community centers
  • A marina on Puget Sound
  • An accredited living history museum
  • 87 miles of trails
  • Nine community gardens
  • A golf course
  • A Victorian-style conservatory inside an arboretum
  • and hundreds of program offerings in sports, arts, and more.

CAUSE AREAS

Animals
Community
Environment
Animals, Community, Environment

WHEN

Sat Aug 16, 2025
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM

WHERE

5912 North Waterfront DrivePoint Defiance BoathouseTacoma, WA 98407

(47.30713,-122.51718)
 

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

  • Kids
  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Public Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.

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