MLK Day of Service - MLK Day of Service 2026 at Point Defiance Park
Martin Luther King, Jr., Day of Service calls upon us to honor Dr. King and his legacy through service. Together, we can strengthen ties to our communities and one another while caring for important parks and public spaces.
Join us at Point Defiance Park this MLK Day of Service to improve areas along Roberts Garden Drive by creating new walking paths, spreading gravel, removing fallen debris from freshly pruned grasses, pruning shrubs to improve visibility, and adding mulch to protect plants in the cold months to come.
Your help will greatly enhance the park's beauty, improve plant health, and increase access to gardens by creating new walking paths in the park.
Parking will be available along Roberts Garden Dr. near the work site.
All tools, work gloves, and training will be provided.
Register Now to help take care of important plants and areas at Point Defiance Park on this MLK Day of Service!
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.
