FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 15, 2019

MEDIA CONTACTS

Tanisha Jumper, Media and Communications, tjumper@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5152

Stacy Ellifritt, Media and Communications, stacy.ellifritt@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2005

Fireman's Park Community Input Meeting on August 29

Fireman's Park located at (801 A St.) has undergone safety enhancements and has been open for public use throughout the summer. City of Tacoma staff has been soliciting feedback on how the community sees using the park in the future. The next opportunity for community input is on Thursday, August 29, from 6 – 7 PM, at the Tacoma Municipal Building (747 Market St., RM 148).

Staff from multiple City departments will be available to provide updates and collect additional input for the next phase, which covers tree plantings, some landscaping, seating options, and art installations. Information on the community input received to date, tree plantings for Green Tacoma Day, and examples of potential seating options will also be shared.

The Port of Tacoma, in partnership with the City’s Office of Arts & Cultural Vitality, is commissioning new artwork commemorating the Port’s 100th anniversary that will be installed at Fireman’s Park in 2020. Local artist team Rotator Creative was recently selected for the project through a competitive process. The artists will also be at the meeting to discuss their process and answer questions.

For more information, visit cityoftacoma.org/FiremansPark, or contact Public Works Assistant Division Manager Jennifer Hines at jhines@cityoftacoma.org or (253) 591-5320.

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