Swan Creek - What's your vision?

Swan Creek Park (located here) is one of Tacoma’s largest parks, containing over 320 acres of greenspace (a review of the park’s features can be read in the Seattle Times here). At one time slated as a landfill, this park was the site of government housing for World War II era shipyard workers. Now, salmon swim in its stream while its community garden, wooded canyon and trails offer a large helping of Northwest nature very close to home.

As it works to enhance public enjoyment of our parks, Metro Parks Tacoma is asking you to tell them your ideas about environmental or nature-based programs for Swan Creek. Details below…

Environmental Education Programming Workshop
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
1:00 p.m – 4:00 p.m.
Family Investment Center, Room 101
1724 E 44th Street, Tacoma WA 98404

The topics of discussion for this workshop will include:

• Best Environmental or Nature-Based Program
• Swan Creek Park Programming Opportunities and Constraints
• A Vision for Programming at Swan Creek Park
• Making It Happen through Capital Improvements, Program Development, Organizational Needs and Partnerships

For more information, contact:
Lois Stark, Metro Parks Tacoma Chief Planner, 253-305-1077 loiss@tacomaparks.com

For a more family-focused, hands-on event (including refreshments), visit the Metro Parks Kids and Community Open House following the workshop from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Kids and Community Open House
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
5:00 p.m – 7:00 p.m.
Family Investment Center, Room 101
1724 E 44th Street, Tacoma WA 98404