Are you passionate about preserving our local history and heritage? The Pierce County Landmarks and Historic Preservation Commission is looking for new members to help us shape the future of our community’s past. As part of our team, you’ll be involved in the Pierce County Historic Preservation Program, providing important recommendations to the County Executive…
Category: Parkland
Budget push with some holiday gifts
By Marianne Lincoln It is a quiet morning, but the past few weeks have been busy with things that needed to happen for me before the holiday rush. With Thanksgiving around the corner, we are about to have a barrage of holiday invitations, events, and all the trimmings will be put up around the community….
Fantasy Light Walk Time Nov 22 & 23
Pierce County once again will present the sights and sounds of the holiday season in Spanaway Park. On November 22 and 23, there will be four sessions for walkers through the experience called Fantasy Lights. Event Details Fantasy Lights Walk takes you through two miles of animated displays at Spanaway Park in Spanaway, Washington. Walkers of all…
New traffic lights along SR 7 – Pacific Avenue
[Editor Note: We have lost many people on Pacific Avenue through Parkland and Spanaway who cross the road near, but not at the crossings. Please, use these enhanced crossings and respect you own life as well as the devastation of those drivers who you unexpectedly pop up in front of, that live with the painful…
Parkland Holiday Groove Weekend
Friday November 14 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, November 15, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. the Parkland Community Center will be holding the Parkland Holiday Groove Weekend, Rummage Sale and Holiday Groove Giving. At 214 121st St. S, Parkland, WA, the basement of the old Parkland School Building will be the…
Parkland Community Trail underway
There was a groundbreaking at Sprinker on September 27, 2025, but the trail itself is about to begin construction through Parkland. It will connect Spanaway Park, Sprinker Recreation Center, and the Parkland Prairie, with Pacific Lutheran University, Washington High School and Keithly Middle School. It will be a couple blocks away from Gonyea Field as…
LeMay Marymount Sock Hop Nov 8
Display your love for dancing, rock-n-roll, and classic cars at the LeMay Sock Hop November 8. The event runs from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Marymount Event Center, 325 152nd St E., Tacoma, WA 98445. Join us as we re-live the best of the 50’s-60’s during a fun, retro evening where you can cut…
Watershed Roundup Nov 18
Pierce County has four state designated watersheds. The Chambers Clover Watershed (WRIA12) includes Lakewood, University Place, most of Tacoma, Dupont, Spanaway, Parkland, Frederickson, Midland, Elk Plain, and the northwest part of Graham. This watershed is dependent on rain. For the past three years, the area has been under drought conditions. In October, it was at…
Oct 31 Trick or Treat on Garfield Street
The annual Trick or Treat on Garfield Street is about to take place in Parkland. The event, sponsored by the businesses on Garfield Street and other neighborhood organizations will take place on Halloween from 4 to 6 p.m. Please make sure your kids costumes allow them to see traffic and they cross the street safely…
Halloween Trunk or Treat – dates & locations
Halloween decorated cars and trucks, in various locations and dates around Spanaway, Parkland, & Graham. Saturday, October 18, 3 hours, 4 to 7 p.m. at 137 161st Street South.Event by Three 21 Auto and Pierce County 321 Buddy EventsThis is a sensory friendly trunk or treat event with FREE games, hotdogs, chips and a drink! Pierce County Parks…
LeMay Sock Hop Nov 8
The Fabulous Fifties were an excellent era for poodle skirts, early rock-n-roll, and, of course, classic cars! Join us as we relive the best of the Fifties during a fun, retro evening where you can cut a rug while also raising funds for the LeMay Family Collection Foundation and its programs. Enjoy dinner, dancing, entertainment,…
Oct 18 Haunted Market in Parkland
On October 18, from 10 am to 4 pm, the Parkland Community Center at the Historic Parkland School will transform into a Haunted Market. There will be vendor tents, food trucks, a bake sale and more, all at 121st Street and Pacific Avenue. Bring the family and enjoy the day. This is what community is…
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