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TACOMA
THE COMMUNITY
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
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Hospitals:
Tacoma General Hospital
Good Samaritan Hospital
St Anthony Hospital
St. Clare Hospital
St Joseph Medical Center
School Districts:
Auburn
Bethel
Carbonado Historical
Clover Park
Dieringer
Eatonville
Fife
Franklin Pierce
Orting
Peninsula
Puyallup
Steilacoom Historical
Sumner
Tacoma Public Schools
University Place
White River
Yelm Community Schools
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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
CHICAGO TITLE OF WASHINGTON
FRANKLIN PIERCE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Franklin Pierce School District was established in 1949 and has a history of forward thinking that ensures student success is the #1 priority. The 1,000 employees proudly serve nearly 8,000 students from preschool to grade 12 in a variety of settings including an early learning center, eight elementaries, two middle schools, two traditional high schools, and one alternative high school. Over 65 of our teachers are National Board Certified, 65 percent of the teachers hold a master’s degree of higher, and two principals were recently recognized as principals of the year.
