- Commissioners’ Corner: Sept. 8, 2026 meeting summaryStudy session: Purchasing Policy update At its Sept. 8, 2026 Study Session the Peninsula Metropolitan Park District Board of Park Commissioners reviewed proposed amendments to the district’s Purchasing Policy. The purpose of the review was to explain updates and answer questions before the policy is in front of the board for formal action. The purchasingRead more Commissioners’ Corner: Sept. 8, 2026 meeting summary
- Commissioner’s Corner: Aug. 11, 2026 Regular Meeting summaryThe Board of Park Commissioners met Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026 for a study session followed by a regular meeting. The study session was an executive session. No board action followed the session. The regular meeting kicked off with a report by Executive Director Ally Bujacich, who summarized recent events and summer happenings within the District.Read more Commissioner’s Corner: Aug. 11, 2026 Regular Meeting summary
- PenMet Parks Honors Pat Schmidt with 2026 Betty Lilienthal Advocacy AwardSome people make a difference by showing up once. Others make a lifetime of showing up for their community. That is Gig Harbor resident Pat Schmidt. Earlier this month the Peninsula Metropolitan Park District Board of Park Commissioners celebrated Schmidt’s longtime commitment of serving Gig Harbor by naming her the recipient of the 2026 BettyRead more PenMet Parks Honors Pat Schmidt with 2026 Betty Lilienthal Advocacy Award
- PenMet Parks Recreation Center use growing, finances on trackIn just over six months – from June to December 2025 – an estimated 45,000 people visited the PenMet Parks Recreation Center and its surrounding campus. Month-over-month we continue to see the number of visitors to the center increase as more people discover everything the center has to offer. This exponential growth in such aRead more PenMet Parks Recreation Center use growing, finances on track
- Public hearing: Proposed 2026 Budget & Proposed 2025 Property Tax levyThe Peninsula Metropolitan Park District Board of Park Commissioners will hold a public hearing Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025 at 5 p.m. on its proposed 2026 Budget and the proposed 2025 Levy of Regular Property Tax for collection in 2026. The hearing will be held during a special meeting of the board at PenMet Parks DistrictRead more Public hearing: Proposed 2026 Budget & Proposed 2025 Property Tax levy
2023
- 2021-2022 Accountability and Financial Audit Reports
- PenMet Parks Hosts Community Open House on Fox Island
- PenMet Parks Administrative Office is Moving December 4 and 5
- A Thanksgiving Message From The Executive Director
- Temporary Closure of Parking Lot at Rotary Bark Park
- 2024 Proposed Budget
- Reminder: PROS Plan Second Reading at October 17 Board of Commissioners Meeting
- PROS Plan Scheduled for First Reading at Oct 3 and Second Reading at Oct 17 Board of Commissioners Meetings
- PenMet Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan Study Session Scheduled For September 26
- Peninsula Metropolitan Park District Hosts Levy Renewal Informational Events
- PenMet Parks Hosts Community Recreation Center Groundbreaking on August 24
- PenMet Parks Hosts Pierce County Trails Clean-Up Day July 29
- Peninsula Metropolitan Park District Board of Commissioners Pass Resolution for Levy Renewal
- Peninsula Metropolitan Park District accepting applications for levy renewal committee members
- Bear sighting at Rotary Bark Park
2022
- 2023 Budget Book
- Announcing Community Feasibility Studies for a Public Senior Space and for a Public Aquatic Space
- Request for Proposal: Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan Update No. 2022.02
- 2023 Proposed Budget
- Introducing the PenMet Parks Community Park Request App
- Island Blvd. Property Information
- Request for Proposals: Community Aquatics Center and Dedicated Senior Space Feasibility Studies RFP No. 2022.001 (Addendum #1 included)
- PenMet Parks Speaks at the Gig Harbor Chamber of Commerce Public Affairs Forum
- Seeking Bids for an Existing Building Renovation, Septic Improvements, and Tee-Box Demolition
- Increased Staffing at the DeMolay Sandspit Begins for the Summer
- 2022 Building Demolition Project (Seeking Bids)
- Request for Qualifications for Architectural/Engineering Services – Rosedale Hall Project RFQ No. 2022.001
- Capital Campaign Consulting Services
- 2022 Budget Book
- Community Recreation Center Open House
- SUNRISE BEACH UPDATE FOR JANUARY 18, 2022
- Strategic Planning Professional Services
- WEATHER ADVISORY UPDATE FOR JANUARY 6, 2022
- WEATHER ADVISORY UPDATE FOR JANUARY 3, 2022
- 2022 Budget
- WEATHER ADVISORY UPDATE FOR JANUARY 1, 2022
2021
- WEATHER ADVISORY UPDATE FOR DECEMBER 30, 2021
- WEATHER ADVISORY UPDATE FOR DECEMBER 29, 2021
- WEATHER ADVISORY UPDATE FOR DECEMBER 28, 2021
- WEATHER ADVISORY UPDATE FOR DECEMBER 27, 2021
- Weather Advisory: Parks are currently closed to vehicular traffic due to snow.
- Weather Advisory
- PenMet Parks Recreation Services Assessment
- 2022 Proposed Budget
- PenMet Parks Park Host Program Frequently Asked Questions
- Fireworks Prohibited
- Heat Advisory & Summer Camp Update
- 2021 Budget Book
- Peninsula Metropolitan Park District (PenMet Parks) Receives Bond Rating Upgrade Rated AA with Low Interest Rate
- Request for Proposal: PenMet Parks Compensation Study and Human Resources Specialist (Addendum #1 – May 21, 2021)
- PenMet Parks partners with Pierce County to offer “Kids Need to Play!” program
- Request for Proposal: PenMet Parks Compensation Study and Human Resources Specialist
- Sunrise Beach Dr. NW repairs start May 3rd
- Hale Pass Project Update
- Design for the future Community Recreation Center is underway.
- Peninsula Metropolitan Park District names permanent Executive Director Ally Bujacich to take the helm of the maturing park district
- PenMet Parks Updates Safe Start Guidelines for Sports
- Inclement Weather Advisory: Parks Closed to Vehicular Traffic
- Inclement Weather Advisory
- PenMet Parks Finalizes Community Recreation Center Feasibility, Concept Design, and Proforma Report
- Our Website Has a New Look!
- 2021 Budget Summary
2020
- PenMet Parks drafting Community Recreation Center Feasibility, Concept Design, and Proforma Report
- COVID-19/Coronavirus Update
- COVID-19/Coronavirus Update
- 2020 Budget
- PenMet Parks Seeks Community Input
- Fireworks Prohibited
- Nature Preserve Reminder
- Camps, Classes, Leagues, and Activities
- The District reminds visitors to recreate responsibly
- Guidelines for visiting parks during COVID-19
- Comprehensive Financial Management Policy
- PenMet Parks tentative re-opening framework
- PenMet Parks Braces for Budget Impacts
- All In Activities
- Request for Qualifications to Design Community Recreation Center
- Community Recreation Center Steering Committee
- Sale and Purchase of Community Recreation Center Property Completed
- 2019 Annual Report
2019
- PenMet Parks Finalizes Purchase of Performance Golf Center
- Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Approved
- 2018 Annual Report
- Executive Director Announcement
- PenMet Builds Community with Recreation Center
- Executive Director Open House
- Board of Directors Approves Plans for Purchase & Sale Agreement
- Project Background and Update
- Sehmel Homestead Park Turf Lighting Project
- Indoor Soccer Center Closing
- Women’s Wellness Expo 2019
- Interim Director Announcement
- PenMet PROS Plan 2018
- PenMet Open House Displays
- 2018 Budget
- 2019 Budget
- Financial Statements Audit Report (2017-18)
- Accountability Audit Report (2017-18)
- Community Recreation Center Announcement