Parks Tacoma Adaptive and Specialized Recreation
Parks Tacoma
Tacoma, Washington - Pierce County
Source checked
May 15, 2026
Tacoma
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Map and directions
Based on the public address we found.
4702 S 19th St, Tacoma, WA 98405
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Quick answer
Parks Tacoma Adaptive and Specialized Recreation has public information connected to inclusive, adaptive, sensory-friendly, disability, accommodation, or special recreation details. This listing includes multiple practical details families can review before contacting the provider. Scan the facts below, then confirm current fit directly with the provider.
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Provider overview
Parks Tacoma offers adaptive and specialized recreation, including adaptive youth programs, social programs, wheelchair sports partnerships, and adaptive or sensory-friendly camps.
Parks Tacoma is an independent park district providing parks, recreation, camps, aquatics, sports, and adaptive and specialized recreation.
Quick facts
- Phone
- 253-305-1000
- Ages
- Youth and adults; age ranges vary by adaptive sport, social program, or camp
- Season
- Year-round adaptive and specialized programs, with summer adaptive camp sessions
- Cost
- Fees vary by activity; Parks Tacoma posts financial assistance resources and says some qualifying adaptive camp participation may be free.
Location contacts
Public contacts that may help you reach the right office. Confirm before visiting.
Activity locations vary; adaptive camp pages list STAR Center and other Tacoma sites.
Programs and offerings
Source-linked details we found. Current options may differ, so confirm directly.
Adaptive and specialized recreation programs
Adaptive recreation, specialized social programs, adaptive sports partnerships, and sensory-friendly or mobility-focused camps.
- Ages
- Youth and adults; age ranges vary by adaptive sport, social program, or camp
- Season
- Year-round adaptive and specialized programs, with summer adaptive camp sessions
- Schedule
- Program schedules are listed through Parks Tacoma activity pages and ActiveNet registration links.
- Cost
- Fees vary by activity; Parks Tacoma posts financial assistance resources and says some qualifying adaptive camp participation may be free.
How we checked this listing (1 public source)
Source notes only. They do not evaluate quality, safety, fit, or availability.
Listing check
- Last checked
- May 15, 2026
- Why this is listed
- The official Parks Tacoma Adaptive and Specialized Recreation pages describe adaptive recreation for physical disabilities, specialized recreation for intellectual, developmental, and sensory processing disabilities, Rainier Adaptive Sports partnerships, and adaptive and sensory-friendly camps.
- Sources used
- 1 public source
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
Program details we found
Adaptive and specialized recreation programs
The official Parks Tacoma Adaptive and Specialized Recreation pages describe adaptive recreation for physical disabilities, specialized recreation for intellectual, developmental, and sensory processing disabilities, Rainier Adaptive Sports partnerships, and adaptive and sensory-friendly camps.
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: Parks Tacoma describes adaptive programming for mobility and major life function disabilities and specialized programming for intellectual, developmental, and sensory processing disabilities.
Access notes to confirm: Families should submit intake or accommodation forms early, confirm current openings, age fit, activity level, caregiver expectations, and whether the participant should use adaptive, specialized, or camp registration.
What we checked
What we found: The official Parks Tacoma Adaptive and Specialized Recreation pages describe adaptive recreation for physical disabilities, specialized recreation for intellectual, developmental, and sensory processing disabilities, Rainier Adaptive Sports partnerships, and adaptive and sensory-friendly camps.
We avoid ranking, recommending, evaluating quality, or making safety claims. Use the source links and contact the provider before enrolling.
Sources used
Public pages used for this listing.
- Park district websiteParks Tacoma Adaptive and Specialized Recreation
Please confirm current details directly before enrolling.
What to confirm
- Openings, deadlines, cost, and cancellation rules.
- Ages, eligibility, forms, and first-visit expectations.
- Support model, staff preparation, supervision, and safety policies.
- Exact location, entrance, parking, equipment, and what to bring.
Questions to ask before you register
Use these as a starting point. They are not a quality rating or recommendation.
- Do you currently have openings, waitlists, deadlines, or intake steps?
- What ages, support needs, communication needs, mobility needs, or supervision levels can this specific program support?
- What should families know about cost, financial assistance, cancellation rules, forms, and first-visit expectations?
- For sports: what equipment, experience level, classification, practice location, transportation, and caregiver participation should we plan for?
- For sensory-friendly activities: what changes are made to sound, lighting, crowds, timing, quiet space, and re-entry?
- Who should families contact to talk through accommodations before registering?
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Common questions
Is Parks Tacoma Adaptive and Specialized Recreation reviewed for quality by Inclusive Programs Guide?
No. This listing is informational and based on public sources. It is not a rating, ranking, quality review, or safety evaluation.
What information should families confirm with Parks Tacoma?
Families should confirm current availability, registration deadlines, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.
Where did the listing information come from?
The listing is based on public source links, provider pages, public agency pages, directories, or reviewed provider-submitted updates shown on the page when available.
Inclusive Programs Guide is an informational directory based on publicly available information and provider-submitted updates. We do not endorse, recommend, medically evaluate, assess quality, guarantee safety, confirm credentials, or determine suitability of any provider, program, accommodation, or activity. Listing order, search results, ads, or sponsored placements should not be interpreted as a ranking, recommendation, or endorsement. Program details may change. Families should contact providers directly to confirm current availability, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, credentials, and fit before enrolling.