2024 PenMet Parks public announcements
The regularly scheduled Board Meeting for Tuesday, December 17 has been cancelled. Please note that Board Meetings are held on the first and third Tuesday of every month unless otherwise specified. The next regularly scheduled meeting will occur on January 7.
A special Board Meeting is being held at PenMet Parks District Headquarters on Wednesday, December 18. Please join us at 2416 14th Ave. NW from 5-7 PM.
Experience the joy of the season with this festive holiday event for families. Children can write letters to Santa and take photos with him to get in the spirit! A $10 family donation is suggested. Please register in advance to save your spot for this special day!
Saturday December 14 from 10 AM – 2 PM
NEW LOCATION! This year the event will be hosted at Swift Water Elementary school, located at 10811 Harbor Hill Drive.
Register here:
Special thanks to Kiwanis of Gig Harbor for helping make this event possible.
GHP FISH Toy Drive is a large community partnership lead by GHP FISH Foodbank together with many community partners including local businesses and organizations, Gig Harbor LIONS Club, Ocean 5, PenMet Parks, local Girl Scouts, and many more. The Toy Drive gathers gifts for children ages 1 – 17 years old for families experiencing financial hardship. Together, our community donated over 2200 gifts last year for distribution by Gig Harbor Peninsula FISH Foodbank to our community.
PENMET PARKS IS A 2024 GIVING TREE PARTNER:
PenMet Parks is a proud partner of the 2024 Toy Drive and will host a Holiday Giving Tree in support of the 2024 GHP FISH Toy Drive.
WHEN: December 2nd to December 14, Monday – Friday 8:30AM to 5:00PM
WHERE: PenMet Parks District Headquarters 2416 14th Avenue NW, Gig Harbor WA 98335
DONATE TOYS: Bring New and Unwrapped toys and gifts for children ages 0-17 and place under Giving Tree in lobby. For gift ideas click here ( )for wish list by age group. *Most needed are gifts and gift cards for the 9-17 age group.
WHERE AND WHEN ARE GIFTS DISTRIBUTED:
Toy pick-up for registered families is on 12/16 & 12/17 during your scheduled pick-up time at PenMet Parks Peninsula Gardens 5503 Wollochet Drive. At the corner of Wollochet Drive and Filmore Drive NW.
Know someone in need? Fill out the form!
Narrows Park will be closed Monday 11/4 for hazard tree removal and will reopen for normal hours on Tuesday 11/5. Thank you for your understanding. See you back at the park soon!
*This post is outdated. Tubby’s Trail Dog Park closure has been extended through December 30. See the most recent post for more information.
Tubby’s Trail Dog Park will be closed for construction beginning on July 15, 2024, and will remain closed through November 30, 2024. We encourage you to visit Rotary Bark Park during this closure. Rotary Bark Park is located at 10100 Bujacich Road NW, Gig Harbor.
There is also a temporary dog park located at Peninsula Gardens during this time. Please see the linked page here to view information about that temporary off-leash dog area.
The Tubby’s site will be CLOSED TO ALL VISITORS during this time frame. No public access will be permitted. Construction crews will be completing work with heavy equipment and site hazards will be present. To ensure your safety, please do not enter the park.
Contractors will install a new stepped rain garden, ADA accessible parking and a new ADA walking trail that allows users to access the rain garden. These improvements are part of the Recreation Center project and will support storm drainage improvements while enhancing trail access, supporting healthy habitat, and reducing erosion at this park facility.
Save the date for Halloween fun at PenMet Parks Trunk or Treat event! Wear your favorite costume and bring your biggest goodie bag to collect lots of sweets and treats. Trunk or Treat will be held at Sehmel Homestead Park and welcomes families and community members of all ages to come out. Don’t miss this free event!
Tacoma DeMolay Sandspit will be closed all day on Thursday October 17. Please visit some of our other beautiful parks during this time. The park will reopen for normal hours on October 18. Thank you for your understanding and see you back at the park soon!