Metro Parks STAR Center

Visit the STAR Center for educational classes, fitness offerings, and other community events. 

• The STAR Center is located at 3873 S 66th St, Tacoma, WA 98409.
• Get more information on their website.

Asia Pacific Cultural Center

A great community gathering place, there are always a variety of multicultural activities occurring here.

•  Stop by and visit the Asia Pacific Cultural Center at 4851 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA 98409.
• Check out their website for upcoming events and activities.

Wapato Hills Community Garden

This new community garden, located near Wapato Hills Park, is expanding and looking for more community members to be involved in growing their own garden plots.

• The community garden is located near the intersection of South 62nd St, and South Wapato St.
• Interested? Email Carol Munsey.

Local Parks

Several great green spaces are within walking distance for many South Tacoma residents.

• South Park, Wapato Park, and Wapato Hills Park are located nearby.
• Check out cool events happening at these nearby parks under our Local Community Events and Activities tab.

Water Flume Line Trail

This multi-use, non-motorized trail now extends from Oak Tree Park to South Park and is a great way to travel through South Tacoma.

Public Transit

There are many public transit options nearby to take you around Tacoma, north to Seattle, or south to Olympia.

• Sound Transit
  • The Sound Transit South Tacoma Sounder Station is a great way to travel north to Seattle.
  • The South Tacoma Station is located at 5650 South Washington Street, Tacoma, WA, 98409.
  • Check out their website for more details.

• Pierce Transit
  • Their buses can take you to all parts of Pierce County.
  • Busses 3, 41, and 56 directly serve the South Tacoma Neighborhood.
  • Visit their website for more details.
• Intercity Transit
  • They have regular buses to Olympia from the Tacoma Mall Transit Center, Tacoma Dome Station, and the SR-512 Park & Ride.
    • Visit their website for more details.

South Tacoma Neighborhood Council

• One of Tacoma's eight neighborhood councils, they are a formal, independent, citizen-based organization that advises the City and supports local improvements in the South Tacoma area. 
• Meetings: The third Wednesday of every month from 6:30-8 PM.
• Meetings Location: STAR Center 3873 S 66th St, Tacoma, WA 98409
• Web page | Facebook

South Tacoma Business District Association

• Visit their website to see how to get involved with the active business community of South Tacoma.

Edison Community Group

• A local community group centered around the Edison neighborhood of South Tacoma.
• Meetings: The third Tuesday of every month from 6-7 PM
• Meetings Location: Edison Elementary School, 5830 S Pine St, Tacoma, WA, 98409

Kravitz Safe Streets Neighborhood Watch

• A local neighborhood group focused on general neighborhood concerns.
• Meetings: The first Monday of every month at 6 PM.
• Meetings Location: 7244 South Oakes Street, Tacoma, WA 98409.

Wapato Hills Volunteer Work Party

Help restore your local park's natural beauty by attending a monthly work party!

• Location: Wapato Hills Parks
• Dates: Work parties occur the second Saturday of every month from 9 AM to noon
• Visit the Metro Parks event page, or email Aris Efting for more details.

Wapato Hills Walking Group

Join neighbors and community members in a weekly walk around Wapato Hills Park.

• Location: Restrooms by the Skip and Laura Vaughn Playfield
• Dates: Every Saturday at 8 AM