ABOUT METRO PARKS TACOMA
Metro Parks Tacoma (MPT) is a CAPRA-accredited, independent park district that leads efforts to build a healthy, sustainable community.
Good parks, open space and program services contribute to economic development by fostering economic benefits and promoting tourism.
Environmentally, they provide green infrastructure and help manage climate change.
Socially, they revitalize communities, create safer neighborhoods, help children learn and grow, improve public and environmental health, and support smart growth.
Culturally, open space and program services can nurture a sense of place in the community, and provide opportunities to engage the public of diverse backgrounds.
OUR MISSION
Creating healthy opportunities to play, learn and grow.
OUR VISION
Metro Parks Tacoma envisions a vibrant, active and engaged community.
OUR CORE VALUES
These eight core values will guide future decisions, business and operations, and the manner in which MPT treats staff, customers and the community:
Innovation
Excellence
Equity
Inclusiveness
Sustainability
Accountability
Safety
Fun