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Published 12/22/25 3:20PM
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Volunteer Work Party at Owen Beach, Point Defiance Park, January 10th!

Metro Parks Tacoma
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Tacoma, WA
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Date:
    January 10, 2026
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM PST
    Available Times:
    Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours
    Commitment Details:
    3 hours
    Recurrence:
    One time only
    Cause Areas:
    Animals, Climate Change, Community Development, Environment & Sustainability, Urban Areas
    Good For:
    Kids, Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+, International Volunteers

    Description

    Owen Beach is a very special place, and this is a great opportunity to lend your helping hands to keep it weed-free!

    Your help to remove weeds and other unwanted invasive species will go a long way toward ensuring the health of the plants. Earn community service hours, have fun outside, and give back to this great place while improving your park!

    • All ages and abilities welcome
    • Work party will happen rain or shine
    • All tools and training will be provided

    Questions? Contact desiree.kennedy@parkstacoma.gov

    What to Bring

    Bring a water bottle, snack and gardening gloves if you have them (we’ll have spares).

    Where to Meet

    Please meet at the Owen Beach entrance (Get directions).

    Where to Park

    Free parking is available in the parking lot in front of Owen Beach.

    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.

    Location

    On-site

    Owen Beach at Point Defiance Park

    5605 Owen Beach Rd, Tacoma, WA 98407, USA
    Directions

    Access the parking lot at Owen Beach by entering the park through the back entrance near Mildred Street.

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