Metro Parks Tacoma

Jeff Yuan

Nice jogging trails along the seaside ! Kids and pets are welcome and ensure to pick up after fur kids pooped

S M

Our experiences as a family are hit and miss. The experience is either fabulous or frustrating. When it is fabulous: It is clear the event was organized with thought and intention. The adults are clearly trained and professional. Communication is clear. Family walks away with a meaningful experience. This does not mean all is perfect as plans often have bumps in the road. But bumps are handled in a way that does not take away from the experience. When it is frustrating: It is clear there is someone who may not be trained to work with children leading the class/camp. Communication does not exist or is delivered in a rude manner. It appears as though they may hire people outside of the Metro Parks to run classes. This could be a great way to integrate a variety of programs; however, it is clear there is a lack of communication between Metro Parks and some of these outside hires. The customer has to coach the employee on how to use the software to get signed up for a class. There will be multiple employees behind the counter but no one can answer a question or the phone. Classes are canceled within days of the event. We appreciate the overall variety of classes, camps, and workshops offered throughout Metro Parks. I wish there was a better level of consistent training in regard to how to run the software, awareness of procedures, and customer service.

larry nelson

The children's play area has lots of fun equipment, such as swings, slides and a water feature. The park sits next to a fire station and a community center. You do need to keep the kids close and keep an eye out for trouble makers, including small kids with potty mouths. There is plenty of shade and room to kick a ball around. You'll need to be vigilant here, since not so nice people like to collect there too.

Seth Long

I so want to love this service but it's completely hit and miss. Their youth dance programs are fantastic and well-organized. The teachers are excellent and well-managed by the program director. Their youth team sports (mostly softball) are exactly the opposite. We've had kids in them for five years and every year it's the same: register months in advance, radio silence and then suddenly (usually during spring break!) we hear from a coach saying that practice starts the next night and oh, there's a jamboree this weekend. Often, the coach hasn't been given a full roster yet, doesn't have a team name, colors or uniform ready to go. The officiating is generally pretty bad, too: the umpires are very inconsistent and don't appear to understand the league rules. 5 stars for the dance program. 1 for the youth sports.