"Parks and Pints" Tours

Get a taste of the chaos Pierce County’s parks and recreation professionals bring on the “Parks and Pints” Tours. Choose from two tour options to experience a half-day excursion that showcases world-class parks in Tacoma and greater Pierce County and ends at one of the area's craft breweries, 7 Seas.  

Tour Option #1: South End and Sport Complex’s Tour includes:

• Eastside Community Center – The newest center in the Parks Tacoma system, which was designed by the community for the community.
• Tour of Charlotte’s Blueberry Park’s new food forest.
• Meadow Park Golf Course for a sneak peek at the $47 million Reimagine Project.
• Chambers Bay Park visit to see the world-class views, golf course, and park.
• Sprinker Recreation Facility tour and bumper cars on ice.
• Finishing at 7 Seas.

SOLD OUT Tour Option #2: Point Defiance and Waterfront/Conservatory Tour includes:

• Follow the Prairie Line Trail to the award-winning Melanie Jan LaPlant Dressel Park, which is the newest waterfront park in Parks Tacoma’s portfolio.
• Enjoy the views along Ruston Way and learn more about the plans for multi-modal transportation and partnerships to address rising sea levels.
• Dune Peninsula at Point Defiance Park offers sweeping water and mountain views with a history of industrial use. It now hosts an outdoor event venue.
• Point Defiance Park: Tacoma’s premier destination park.
• W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory and Wright Park Arboretum.
• Finishing at 7 Seas.

Tours leave from the Greater Tacoma Convention Center; both tours will meet at the final destination at 7 Seas. Guests can also choose to ride the shuttle back to the Convention Center at the end of the tour.

Light refreshments will be provided, including a beer flight or non-alcoholic beverage and Hors d-oveuvre at 7 Seas.

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