PenMet Parks

Cause Area

  • Children & Youth
  • Community
  • Environment
  • Sports & Recreation

Location

10123 78th AveGig Harbor, WA 98332 United States
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Mission Statement

The mission of the Peninsula Metropolitan Park district (PenMet Parks) is to enhance the quality of life on the Gig Harbor peninsula by providing park and recreational opportunities for all of its citizens.

The mission will be accomplished by crafting partnerships with volunteer and government organizations, acquiring assets, developing and maintaining high quality facilities, preserving open space, promoting health and wellness, providing diverse recreational programs, and prudently managing District funds

Description

The Peninsula Metropolitan Park District (PenMet Parks) was created in May of 2004 by a majority vote of Peninsula residents. The District's mission is "to enhance the quality of life on the Gig Harbor Peninsula by providing park and recreational opportunities for all of its citizens." This mission is only accomplished by working with you and others. Click here to view the full mission statement.

State legislation was passed in 2002 enabling the formation of metropolitan park districts in unincorporated areas. As municipal corporations, these newly formed districts had taxing authority to support the delivery of services and capital projects. Consequently the formation of Pen Met Parks in 2004 and the improved funding options enabled park planning and the delivery of much needed services easier. The legislative changes enabling the formation of metropolitan park districts in unincorporated areas enabled the District to issue $6.5 million in park development bonds for improving Sehmel Homestead Park and provide funding through property taxes for maintenance, operations and additional improvement projects for other District park properties. The metropolitan park district funding will provide further development of a comprehensive park system for the community.

The purpose of the formally named Peninsula Metropolitan Park District is to provide for the management, control, improvements, maintenance, and acquisition of parks and recreational facilities within the area of unincorporated Pierce County west of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge and east of the Purdy Bridge (excluding the City of Gig Harbor).

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