Dickman Mill Park - Dickman Mill Park Work Party


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.

Schedule Summary

This activity has the following schedule


Date Start Time End Time
Saturday, March 21, 2026 9:00 AM 12:00 PM
Saturday, May 16, 2026 9:00 AM 12:00 PM
Saturday, June 20, 2026 9:00 AM 12:00 PM
Saturday, July 18, 2026 9:00 AM 12:00 PM
Saturday, August 15, 2026 9:00 AM 12:00 PM
Saturday, September 19, 2026 9:00 AM 12:00 PM
Saturday, October 17, 2026 9:00 AM 12:00 PM