Volunteer with Parks Tacoma

Come on down to the Tacoma waterfront and help care for the important habitat at Dickman Mill Park by removing invasive blackberries that once covered the entire park. Stewards and volunteers have been hard at work to keep the blackberries away and we need your help to make sure they don’t return.

• All ages and abilities welcome, no experience necessary.
• Tools and training will be provided. 
• Dress for the weather. Work party will take place rain or shine.
• Restrooms are available at the park.

For questions, please reach out to desiree.kennedy@parkstacoma.gov

What to Bring

Bring a water bottle and snack for the morning!

Where to Meet

Please meet at the park entrance on Ruston Way (Get directions).

Where to Park

Free parking is available on Ruston Way across from Dickman Mill Park.

Youth Participant Waiver

If you are under 18 and attending the event without a parent or guardian, please come to the event with our Youth Participant Waiver signed by a parent or guardian.

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.