Point Defiance Park - Work Party at Service Road near Mildred Street Exit!
🌿 Help Restore Point Defiance Park! 🌿
Join us for a volunteer Work Party to remove invasive Himalayan blackberries and help protect the natural beauty of Point Defiance Park!
These fast-growing canes crowd out native plants, reduce healthy wildlife habitat, and make it harder for our forests to thrive. By spending a few hours clearing blackberries, you'll make a lasting difference for one of our community's most treasured parks.
🌱 What to Expect:
- Work alongside fellow volunteers.
- Learn about native ecosystems and invasive species.
- Get some fresh air, exercise, and a chance to give back.
- No experience necessary—tools and guidance will be provided.
Whether you're a longtime volunteer or helping for the first time, everyone is welcome.
Wear sturdy shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, gloves if you have them, and a reusable water bottle.
Together, we can restore habitat, protect native plants, and keep Point Defiance Park healthy for generations to come.
Join us and be part of the solution—one blackberry cane at a time!
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.
