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Poetry in the Park

An Arts and Culture Program

2026-09-16 11:00:00 2026-09-16 12:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Poetry in the Park Join us for a program that celebrates the rich creative and cultural diversity in Pierce County communities through arts and culture experiences. Fort Steilacoom Park - Waughop Lake

Wednesday, September 16
11:00am - 12:00pm

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Fort Steilacoom Park

Waughop Lake

Join us for a program that celebrates the rich creative and cultural diversity in Pierce County communities through arts and culture experiences.

Poetry in the Park connects people to nature by engaging our senses with the environment around us. Enjoy nature poetry displayed along pathways in several local parks. Presented in partnership with Tahoma Bird Alliance and Tacoma Public Library. To learn more about Poetry in the Park and other events, please visit https://www.tahomabirdalliance.org/poetry-in-the-park 

We'll meet at the SW corner of the dog park parking lot. Please arrive 5 minutes early as we will be leaving for the walk at 11 a.m.

Fort Steilacoom Park: 8714 87th Ave SW, Lakewood, WA 98498

AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adults (18+) |

EVENT TYPE: | Discussion Group | Activities & Games |

Steilacoom
Phone: 253-548-3313
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We're closed Monday September 07 due to Labor Day
Mon, Sep 07 Closed
(Labor Day)
Tue, Sep 08 11:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Sep 09 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Sep 10 11:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Sep 11 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 12 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Sep 13 Closed
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