Eastside Community Center

Hey kids, show us your free throw skills! The Tacoma Elks #174 basketball free throw contest will be held on Dec 16 as part of the Holiday Blast. Participants ages 8-13 will compete against their age group and shoot up to 25 free throws for a chance to win. Registration will be open at Eastside’s Holiday Blast from 10:30-11 am.

Pre-registration is available! To pre-register, please contact Buddy Keller and Andy Shanstrom at [email protected] or call (253) 272-1117.

Learn more at

Holiday Blast at Eastside Community Center Enjoy pictures with Santa, holiday crafts and lots of free family fun!

Visit Swan Creek Park to welcome home the spawning salmon on Dec 9 from 12-2 pm. Hike along the creek to enjoy beautiful Swan Creek Park and look for spawning salmon. Learn about salmon and salmon conservation from one of the many educator booths on site.

Learn more at www.metroparkstacoma.org/event/salmonchallenge
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Salmon Saturdays 2023 Participate in the Swan Creek Salmon Challenge to learn about local salmon and rivers. Finish 4 challenges by Dec 9 to be entered in a drawing for prizes!

Becoming a lifeguard is easy as 1,2,3! We have a 3-step process to guide uncertified swimmers through the lifeguard certification process - and to eventual employment at our pools!

Visit the website to follow the steps and register for a free 1-hour Pre-Training Assessment Course: https://www.metroparkstacoma.org/activities-and-sports/category/swimming/lifeguarding/

Celebrate with us at Verlo Playfield! On Dec. 30 the One Roof Foundation, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, the Seattle Kraken, and the NHL are throwing a party to announce their gift to Tacoma!

Bring the entire family to join us at the groundbreaking celebration.
Pre-register the kids to participate in Kraken Hockey Clinics!

🏑Meet Seattle Kraken leaders and notable VIPs
🏑Participate in a street hockey clinic led by Kraken staff
🏑Enjoy games and fun with Buoy™
🏑Take home free swag and giveaways
🏑Attendees will have a chance to win tickets to the 2024 Discover NHL Winter Classic®, held Jan. 1, 2024 at T-Mobile Park.

Sign up for free hockey clinics at www.metroparkstacoma.org/event/kraken

*In the case of inclement weather the event will be held at Eastside Community Center.

Join Santa, Mrs. Claus and the Grinch for a holiday celebration to remember on Saturday, Dec 9 at the Center at Norpoint!
Activities include cookie decorating, arts & crafts, a selfie station, popcorn, hot cocoa station, inflatables and holiday bingo, plus:
🎄Capture family photos with the Grinch, Santa and Mrs. Claus
🎄Enjoy live music throughout the event by the Meeker Jazz and Stadium String Quartet
Christmas Caroling Performances will take place at 1:45 pm, 2:45 pm and 3:45 pm. Feel free to join in and sing along!

Stories narrated by Santa and the Grinch begin at 3:40 pm:
🎄Santa – ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas
🎄Grinch – The Grinch Who Stole Christmas

Presented by: Kitsap Credit Union
Supported by: Coordinated Care
Thank you to Soundside Church for organizing many of the activities at this event!

For more info visit

Holiday Blast at the Center at Norpoint Join Santa, Mrs. Claus and the Grinch for a holiday celebration to remember!

Hey kids, show us your free throw skills! The Tacoma Elks #174 basketball free throw contest will be held on Dec 16 as part of the Holiday Blast. Participants ages 8-13 will compete against their age group and shoot up to 25 free throws for a chance to win. Registration will be open at Eastside’s Holiday Blast from 10:30-11 am.

Pre-registration is available! To pre-register, please contact Buddy Keller and Andy Shanstrom at [email protected] or call (253) 272-1117.

Learn more at www.metroparkstacoma.org/event/eastside-holiday

Eastside pool will be closed all day Friday November 24th.

The water fitness class tomorrow morning 11/21 will not have an instructor. You are still welcome to do self-led water exercises.

When school is out, Eastside Pool is in! Take advantage of recreational swimming hours while school is not in session. Join us for the next free swim on Wed, November 22 from 1:30-3:30 pm. FREE for all TPS students and their families.

When School is Out, Pools are In - Thanksgiving $5 drop-in fee. When school is out, come to your local community center for special recreational swimming hours.

The Tacoma Police Department and Tacoma Ministerial Alliance are leading an effort to provide FREE turkeys to families during Thanksgiving. Swing by Eastside Community Center, Saturday, Nov 18 where our volunteers will be on hand to distribute these hearty birds, ensuring that no one goes without a traditional feast!
Turkeys will be given away while supplies last on a 1st come 1st serve basis
Participants visiting this drive-through location must stay in their vehicle
Only 1 turkey per family
For questions and more information, contact Pastor Mitchell at (253) 472-1147.

Register for Swim Lessons Today!!!

https://www.metroparkstacoma.org/activities-and-sports/category/swimming/swim-lessons/

When school is out, Eastside Pool is in! Take advantage of recreational swimming hours while school is not in session. Join us for the next free swim on Wed, November 22 from 1:30-3:30 pm. FREE for all TPS students and their families.

Learn more at

When School is out, Pools are in When school is not in session, come to your local community center pool for free recreational swimming hours!

Teched Out Technology Summit! Dec 2nd 12-3pm at Mt. Tahoma Highschool in Tacoma

Becoming a lifeguard is easy as 1,2,3! We have a 3-step process to guide uncertified swimmers through the lifeguard certification process - and to eventual employment at our pools!

Visit the website to follow the steps and register for a free 1-hour Pre-Training Assessment Course:

Lifeguard & Swim Instructor Training Discover how you can become a Lifeguard and secure a summer job with Metro Parks Tacoma!

Exciting news! Tanishia Bennett, author, poet, and orator will be joining us at Friendsgiving on Thursday, Nov 16. She will talk about her most recent children's book and have some on hand as a gift for those in attendance. We can't wait to see you at Eastside!

Friendsgiving at Eastside All are welcome to a FREE Thanksgiving feast at Eastside to celebrate community this holiday season!

When school is out, Eastside Pool is in! Join us for a special recreational swim session on Friday, November 10 from 1:30-3:30 pm. FREE for all TPS students and their families.

School is Out, Pools are In - Veterans' Day When school is out, come to your local community center for special recreational swimming hours.

The water fitness class today 10/31 will not have an instructor. You are still welcome to do self-led water exercises.