Friday Night Movies in the Park
Sehmel Homestead Park 10123 78th Avenue NW, Gig Harbor, United StatesThe FREE Friday Night Movie Series is a summertime favorite, presenting well-loved classics for all ages. Get ready for a night of outdoor movie FUN and create unforgettable moments with friends and family by coming to see Sing 2, the movie at the Sehmel Homestead Park Meadow Amphitheater. Bring a blanket or low-backed chair, kickRead more Friday Night Movies in the Park
Teen Amazing Race
Sehmel Homestead Park 10123 78th Avenue NW, Gig Harbor, United StatesDoes your team have what it takes to win the Teen Amazing Race?! Race around the park with your partner solving clues, completing physical challenges, and working through brain teasers. We will be accepting partner requests. If you do not have a partner, we will partner you up with another solo registrant. Wear comfortable clothingRead more Teen Amazing Race
Pierce County Master Garden Free Children’s Workshop: Weird & Wonderful Plants
Sehmel Homestead Park 10123 78th Avenue NW, Gig Harbor, United StatesAges: 5-11 Sehmel Homestead Park Demonstration Garden Children will learn about strange & different plants and will make their own Chia Pet. Each workshop is limited to 21 children and must be pre-registered. Registration for each workshop opens 30 days prior to the event. Request information at: [email protected]
Family Fun Fest & Bike Bash
Join PenMet Parks in cooperation with Kiwanis Club of Gig Harbor, and sponsored by the Rotary Club of Gig Harbor, for this full day of FREE FUN, including live music featuring Gig Harbor's own Shy Boys...it's a hands-on learning experience for everyone. Bonus: Leave the driving to us with FREE shuttle service, 10:30 AM -Read more Family Fun Fest & Bike Bash
Feasibility Study for Dedicated Senior Space
Fourth Meeting - Comprehensive findings and analysis This will be the fourth feasibility meeting on the exploration of creating a dedicated senior space within our community. Your input and participation throughout this journey have been invaluable. This fourth meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 22, 4:30–5:30 PM, at the Arletta Schoolhouse at Hales Pass Park.Read more Feasibility Study for Dedicated Senior Space
Feasibility study for Community Aquatics Center
We are excited to invite the community to attend the fourth feasibility meeting for the creation of a community aquatics center within our community. Your input and participation throughout this journey have been invaluable. This fourth meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 22, 6:00–7:00 PM, at the Arletta Schoolhouse at Hales Pass Park. Two attendeesRead more Feasibility study for Community Aquatics Center
Community Recreation Center Groundbreaking Ceremony
Construction for the new Community Recreation Center (CRC) will commence this summer and we are ready to celebrate with you! Everyone is welcome to join us for the groundbreaking festivities on Thursday, August 24, at 4:30 PM, at the main campus of the Community Recreation Center, 2416 14th Ave NW, Gig Harbor. The CRC willRead more Community Recreation Center Groundbreaking Ceremony
Friday Night Movies in the Park
Sehmel Homestead Park 10123 78th Avenue NW, Gig Harbor, United StatesThe FREE Friday Night Movie Series is a summertime favorite, presenting well-loved classics for all ages. Your passport to summer fun comes with a showing of Dreamworks' Puss in Boots, the Last Wish, at the Sehmel Homestead Park Amphitheater. Bring a blanket or low-backed chair, kick back and enjoy the show! The Gig Harbor KiwanisRead more Friday Night Movies in the Park
Pierce County Master Garden: Container Planting Classes
Sehmel Homestead Park 10123 78th Avenue NW, Gig Harbor, United StatesFree hands-on classes on how to correctly plant and grow successful flower and veggie/herb gardens in containers for your deck or patio. No registration is needed. All container planting classes will be held on Saturdays from 10am-11am.
District Offices Closed
In observance of the holiday, our District Offices will be closed on the following days: Monday, September 4, 2023 Please enjoy one of our many park properties on this day!
Board Meeting
Arletta Schoolhouse at Hales Pass Park 3507 Ray Nash Dr NW, Gig Harbor, Washington, United StatesThe Park Board’s regular business meetings are held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 6:00 pm. The Board often conducts study sessions before its business meetings in order to spend more time on specific topics. Please review the agenda below for study session start times. CLICK HERE to review the agenda. TheRead more Board Meeting
Pierce County Master Garden Talk: Urban Meadows
Sehmel Homestead Park 10123 78th Avenue NW, Gig Harbor, United StatesGardening talks by Pierce County Master Gardeners will be held at Sehmel Demonstration garden one Saturday each month from April through September from 10am-11am. All classes are free and do not require registration.
Pierce County Master Garden Free Children’s Workshop: Fall Harvest & Scarecrows
Sehmel Homestead Park 10123 78th Avenue NW, Gig Harbor, United StatesAges: 5-11 Sehmel Homestead Park Demonstration Garden Children will make their own scarecrows and harvest fall vegetables from the garden. Each workshop is limited to 21 children and must be pre-registered. Registration for each workshop opens 30 days prior to the event. Request information at: [email protected]
Board Meeting
The Park Board’s regular business meetings are held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 6:00 pm. The Board often conducts study sessions before its business meetings in order to spend more time on specific topics. Please review the agenda below for study session start times. CLICK HERE to review the agenda. TheRead more Board Meeting
Levy Renewal Informational Event
Sehmel Homestead Park 10123 78th Avenue NW, Gig Harbor, United StatesThis November PenMet Parks residents will vote on a renewal of the District’s park and recreation levy. This renews the same expiring levy from 2017. PenMet Parks is hosting several presentations to provide information and answer questions regarding this levy renewal. This event will be held in the Volunteer Vern Pavilion in Sehmel Homestead Park.
Teen Advisory Committee (TAC) Meeting
PenMet Parks Office 5717 Wollochet Dr., Gig Harbor, Washington, United StatesAre you a teen or know someone looking to get involved, have some fun, and make a difference? Join the Teen Advisory Committee! Our Teen Advisory Committee is a committee of local Middle and High School students that partner with PenMet Parks to help plan and execute events and other recreation opportunities for local teens!Read more Teen Advisory Committee (TAC) Meeting
Pierce County Master Garden: Container Planting Classes
Sehmel Homestead Park 10123 78th Avenue NW, Gig Harbor, United StatesFree hands-on classes on how to correctly plant and grow successful flower and veggie/herb gardens in containers for your deck or patio. No registration is needed. All container planting classes will be held on Saturdays from 10am-11am.