Volunteer with Parks Tacoma

Join Park Steward Maggie in removing invasive species, plant beneficial native plants, support local pollinators and maintain the restoration site at China Lake Park.

• All ages and abilities welcome, no experience necessary.
• Tools and training will be provided. Gloves are required.
• Dress for the weather. Work party will take place rain or shine.
• Restrooms not available at the park.

For questions, please reach out to Community and Special Projects Coordinator, Chloe Gronlund, at chloe.gronlund@tacomaparks.gov.

What to Bring

Bring a water bottle, snack, gardening gloves, and your favorite tool if you have them. We can provide tools and gloves for you to use.

Where to Meet

Please meet at the China Lake Park entrance on South Shirley Street (Get directions).

Where to Park

Free parking is available on South Shirley Street.

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.