STAR Center

Summer Late Nights is back! Middle and high school students can participate Monday-Friday from 5 to 10 pm at 10 sites across Tacoma all summer long. The program features a free dinner every night along with open gym, field activities, art, music, gaming and more!

Find out more and register at the link in the first comment.

REMINDER: From June 22-26, STAR Center will temporarily close for routine annual maintenance. All areas of the building will be closed to the public during the maintenance week.

While the center is closed the public is encouraged to visit one of Parks Tacoma's other community centers to workout, use the gym or swimming pool, and more. Amenities vary by location.

Learn more at

Community Center Maintenance Closures 2026 In 2026 all four community centers will close for one week to address maintenance needs.

Give Blood and win $10K. Pump up the blood supply by giving blood on July 15 between 9 am-3 pm at STAR Center to win a $10,000 gas card!

Our partnership with Bloodworks Northwest is making it more convenient for you to give blood. When you donate, you’re saving lives!

Make an appointment: www.parkstacoma.gov/event/blood-drive-at-star-center-2/

Enter the contest: https://bloodworksnw.org/about/news/win

Reminder: in observance of the Juneteenth holiday we will be closed on Friday, June 19.

Bring your pup and join Park Guide Jess for a casual one-hour walk through Alderwood Park on Saturday, June 20 from 2-3 pm. It’s free, drop-ins are welcome and the pace will be easygoing for dogs of all ages and sizes.

We’ll walk rain or shine on a mix of paved and uneven surfaces, so dress for the weather and bring your leash.

📍 Meet at the Alderwood Park picnic shelter
🐾 All dogs must be leashed and well-behaved

REMINDER: From June 22-26, STAR Center will temporarily close for routine annual maintenance. All areas of the building will be closed to the public during the maintenance week.

While the center is closed the public is encouraged to visit one of Parks Tacoma's other community centers to workout, use the gym or swimming pool, and more. Amenities vary by location.

Learn more at www.parkstacoma.gov/centerclosures

Heads up, neighbors! Good news: the SERA Sprayground is back up and running starting Monday, June 15.

Thanks for your patience and big shout out to our trades team to get the sprayground back up and running.

The countdown is on ⏰ our outdoor pools open this Saturday! Visit Pierce County's only wave pool or pop over to Stewart Heights for waterslides and lazy river.

Who are you bringing with you on opening day?

Last call to dine elegantly ✨

Today is the last day to purchase tickets for Dine We Must, Fort Nisqually Living History Museum's whimsical farm-to-table dinner on Friday, June 26.

Inspired by the words of Isabella Beeton: “Dine we must, and we may as well dine elegantly…” this special evening invites guests to explore the Fort’s historic buildings, enjoy appetizers and a cash bar supporting the Fort Nisqually Foundation, try a 19th-century craft, play a game, snap a few photos and settle in for a memorable dinner.

The evening ends on a sweet note with desserts baked in our period kitchen by Fort Nisqually’s talented volunteers. Purchase your ticket at the link in the comment below!

Pool season does not run on sunshine alone. It runs on lifeguards ☀️

If you’ve ever thought about working in aquatics, now is a great time to see what seasonal opportunities are available. Browse current openings at

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