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TACOMA THE COMMUNITY

EXPLORE TACOMA

A THRIVING METROPOLIS

Tacoma is a thriving city filled with a large and diverse population. Located 30 miles south of Seattle, its ideal location offers the city access to the Pacific Northwest consumer market. With 41% of Tacoma’s population under 30, it makes for a young and diverse mix of cultures. The University of Washington is a central location for higher education in the area.

Joint Base Lewis-McChord is located just 10 miles south of the city, making it a great location for military personnel and family to reside. Since Tacoma is a wired city and operates off hydroelectric power, utility rates are among the lowest in the country. The public transportation system in Tacoma is incredibly efficient, with an average commute of about 15 minutes. They offer a modern electric light rail service, as well as buses and ferries. Come visit Tacoma, where affordability and quality of life coincide.

Amenities & Attractions

SEASONAL EVENTS

Proctor Farmers Market: 2702 N Proctor St, Tacoma, WA 98407 proctorfarmersmarket.com

T-Town Family Fourth Festival & Fireworks: https://www.ttown4th.com/ On Ruston Way from McCarver to Dune Peninsula Park

Tacoma Holiday Food & Gift Festival:

Tacoma Dome: 2727 E D St, Tacoma, WA

Tacoma Film Festival: tacomafilmfestival.com

PARKS

Titlow Park: 8425 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA 98465

Wright Park: 501 S I St, Tacoma, WA 98405

Jefferson Park: 801 N Mason Ave, Tacoma, WA 98406

TACOMA IS A THRIVING CITY FILLED WITH A LARGE AND DIVERSE POPULATION LOCATED 30 MILES SOUTH OF SEATTLE, ITS IDEAL LOCATION OFFERS THE CITY ACCESS TO THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST CONSUMER MARKET WITH 41% OF TACOMA’S POPULATION UNDER 30, IT MAKES FOR A YOUNG AND DIVERSE MIX OF CULTURES. THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON IS A CENTRAL LOCATION FOR HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE AREA.

Neighbors Park: 722 S I St, Tacoma, WA 98405

Washington Park: N 10th St and, N Washington St, Tacoma, WA 98406

Pierce county utilities guide

Sports Teams:

Seattle Seahawks

Seattle Thunderbirds

Seattle Mariners

Tacoma Rainiers

Must See Attractions:

Point Defiance Zoo

America's Car Museum

Museum of Glass

Mount Rainier National Park

Tacoma Dome

Working Waterfront Maritime Museum

Broadway Center for Performing Arts

About the County: With a population of over 795,225, Pierce County is the second most populous county in the state of Washington The county was named after U.S. President

Franklin Pierce in 1852 Tacoma holds the tile of the largest city and county seat. Surrounded by saltwater shores and towering mountain peaks, it's hard to imagine a more beautiful place to live Pierce county offers something for everybody from it's bustling cities with rich culture and active nightlife to it's sleepy timber towns where main streets are lined with quaint cafes and cottage industries. Everybody from small-town farmers to big-city professional share the pioneer spirit and call Pierce County home

TACOMA SCHOOL DISTRICT

Tacoma School District No. 10, commonly called Tacoma Public Schools, is the main school district for Tacoma, Washington, United States. Composed of 35 elementary schools, nine middle schools, and eight high schools, it is the third largest school district in Washington State. In partnership with parents and community, they will provide a comprehensive educational experience that is rigorous, individualized and enables students to contribute to a changing and diverse world.