Point Defiance

Ride for the Penguins with the Tacoma Wheelman

Submitted by hminer on April 13, 2011 - 11:08am
Event Date: 
May 28, 2011 - 10:00am

This Ride for the Penguins brings attention to the need to reduce global warming. It begins in the upper parking lot of the Tacoma Zoo. There are some big hills throughout the 5 miles drive to the park, but most of the park is closed to cars until 1:00PM. Parents and kids should be comfortable wil car traffic in the beginning and end of the ride and hills. For more information, visit http://www.twbc.org/.

Second Annual Ride for the Polar Bears with the Tacoma Wheelman

Submitted by hminer on April 13, 2011 - 11:00am
Event Date: 
May 21, 2011 - 10:00am

The Second Annual Ride for the Polar Bears brings attention to the need to reduce global warming. It is a 20 miles ride for older kids and adults, following the Scott Pierson Trail to downtown Tacoma and continues to Point Defiance along quiet streets. Cyclists have the option of lingering at teh zoo before riding back. For more information, visit http://www.twbc.org.

This ride begins at the Metro Parks Headquarters, 4702 South 19th Street, Tacoma Wa, 98405.

Zoo Boo

Submitted by admin on September 22, 2010 - 11:27am
Event Date: 
October 16, 2010 - 12:00am - 5:00am

Moms and dads looking for a safe and entertaining place to bring young trick-or-treaters won’t want to miss the annual Zoo Boo celebration at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium on Saturday, Oct. 16 and Sunday, Oct. 17. 

Orchard and Vine Community Garden Dedication

Submitted by Jennifer Boutell on September 21, 2010 - 7:29pm

Come join the northend neighborhood as we celebrate the creation of one of Tacoma's newest community gardens! The Orchard and Vine Community Garden will be holding its dedication ceremony on Saturday, September 25th at 12:30pm-3:30pm.

Sumatran Tiger Cubs Born at Point Defiance Zoo - Watch the Video!

Submitted by Jennifer Boutell on May 26, 2010 - 2:20pm
sumatran tiger cubs

Our local zoo's newest Tacoma Mama gave birth to cubs this week. Sadly, one did not survive the birth, but six year old Jaya's two remaining cubs seem to be thriving.

Kandle Park, New Master Plan

Submitted by Jennifer Boutell on September 28, 2009 - 3:10pm

Plans to convert Kandle Park into an urban playland have taken a big step forward, with a new Draft Master Plan, featuring a beach-entry pool, sprayground, spray pool and skate park. Under the plan, Kandle would also get an all-new playground and keep the popular community garden space as well as a large open area for sports practices or other open ended uses. My kids had the opportunity to provide their input this summer along with the rest of the kids from the Gonyea Boys & Girls Club, who can't wait to play at their new park. Here's our last post about Kandle, from 2008: Having always driven by on N 26th Street, I always thought Kandle Park was just a sports field.

Pho Linh is My Dining Room

Submitted by admin on April 21, 2008 - 12:41pm

That's what it feels like, sometimes. Littlest enables my Vietnamese food obsession by requesting "the place with the grape soda" at least once a week, and off we go.

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