Point Defiance Park - Work Party at Rhododendron Garden!
Join Park Stewards and Volunteers to care for important Rhododendrons in the historic Rhododendron Garden at Point Defiance Park!
Help to clear away weeds, prune branches, deadhead spent flowers, remove fallen woody debris, and add mulch to keep the garden healthy!
This will be a very fun and fulfilling morning! Bring friends and lend your helping hands to care for the beautiful garden!
All ages and abilities are welcome. Tools, training, and gloves provided.
Schedule Summary
This activity has the following schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, March 28, 2026 | 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| Saturday, May 23, 2026 | 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| Saturday, June 27, 2026 | 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| Saturday, July 25, 2026 | 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| Saturday, August 22, 2026 | 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| Saturday, September 26, 2026 | 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| Saturday, November 28, 2026 | 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
Our parks need you
Parks Tacoma manages over 2,812 acres of parks and green space, historic landmarks, community centers, beautiful gardens, and special attractions that give us all a chance to get out and play more.
We're asking you to chip in by investing your time and talents to help us improve parks and green spaces, protect neighborhood buildings, and promote a healthier environment while also helping to build a stronger community.
Our roots
Park Volunteers, formerly known as "CHIP-in!" originated in 2003 when Parks Tacoma faced a lack of funds for maintaining all of the city's parks. Rather than take drastic measures - simply closing parks and walking away - a proactive approach was taken to develop a partnership between the park district and the community to help keep parks open and operating.
