The PenMet Board of Park Commissioners has scheduled a regular Board meeting for Monday, February 6th at 6:00 p.m. at the Sehmel Homestead Park Pavilion, 10123 78th Ave NW, Gig Harbor.
PenMet Parks Survey The PenMet Parks (Peninsula Metropolitan Park District) is in the process of updating their Comprehensive Park, Recreation, and Open Space Plan (Park Plan) for 2012. Your input is essential to creating a balanced park system that responds to your community needs. The Park Plan update evaluates the park, recreation and open space needs of the approximately 45,000 residents living within the District’s boundaries. The District serves the Gig Harbor Peninsula, including Fox Island. Its boundaries reach from the Narrows Bridge in the south to the Purdy Bridge and the Pierce County line in the north.
Please follow the link below to complete this brief, 11-question survey and help us assess the current condition and future need for parks and recreation facilities and programs in the District.
The Peninsula Metropolitan Park District (PenMet Parks) was created in May of 2004 by a majority vote of Peninsula residents. The District's mission is "to enhance the quality of life on the Gig Harbor Peninsula by providing park and recreational opportunities for all of its citizens." This mission is only accomplished by working with you and others.
Fruit Tree Pruning Class
Master Gardener Bill Horn will give a talk "All about Apples" on Saturday, February 4 at 1 p.m.
We would like to thank everyone for their interest in the fruit tree pruning class, but announce that the class is now full. Please contact Jane at mgjane2011@gmail.com to be put on the waiting list.
The Winter 2012 Peninsula Recreation Guide is now available for online viewing.
We have now added “Art to the Park” at Sehmel Homestead Park
Thanks to the generous donation by Don and Mary Ellen Sehmel and the skill of local artist Tom Torrens, we have added metal cattle sculptures accurately representing the cattle that existed when Don and Mary Ellen lived on the homestead and raised up to 160 head of cattle at a time.
PenMet Parks Special Events 2012 Calendar:
April 7th Egg Hunt
July 14th Family Fun Festival
July 21st Hawk/Tide Grass Classic Volleyball Tournament
August 3rd thru 19th PenMet Theater Performances (weekends only)
October 6th Scarecrow Festival
December 1st Santa Breakfast
Volunteer Park Hosts Needed:
1) Tacoma DeMolay Sandspit Nature Preserve Tacoma DeMolay Sandspit Nature Preserve on Fox Island. Applications are still being accepted for 2012 volunteer park hosts at this site for the months of April and May; also October through December.
For 2013, applications are being accepted for the months of January through June; also October through December.
Daily duties: open and close facilities, daily litter detail, minor maintenance, and provide visible site presence. Park host will receive full utility hookup for RV. For application form, see attached: --Host Request Form in MS Word format --Host Request Form in PDF format Please see attached picture of site. For additional information, e-mail info@penmetparks.org or call 253-858-3400.
2) Fox Island Fishing Pier Fox Island Fishing Pier on Fox Island. Applications are still being accepted for 2012 volunteer park hosts at this site for the months of November and December of 2012.
For 2013, applications are being accepted for the months of January through June.
Daily duties: open and close facilities, daily litter detail, minor maintenance, and provide visible site presence. Park host will receive full utility hookup for RV. For application form, see attached: --Host Request Form in MS Word format --Host Request Form in PDF format Please see attached picture of site. For additional information, e-mail info@penmetparks.org or call 253-858-3400.
3) Sehmel Homestead Park Sehmel Homestead Park in Gig Harbor. Applications are still being accepted for 2012 volunteer park hosts at this site for the months of February through May; also October through December of 2012.
For 2013, applications are being accepted for the months of January through December.
Daily: open and close facilities, daily litter detail, minor maintenance, and provide visible site presence. Park host will receive full utility hookup for RV. For application form, see attached: --Host Request Form in MS Word format --Host Request Form in PDF format Please see attached picture of site. For additional information, e-mail info@penmetparks.org or call 253-858-3400.
District's PEG Grant The PenMet Parks Board of Park Commissioners created a $65,000 matching grant program to help enhance Gig Harbor Peninsula area parks. The program is designed to encourage and assist individuals, businesses, and community groups interested in expanding park and recreation opportunities, and improving the quality of life on the peninsula. Click here for additional information and an application.
Fruit Tree Pruning Class
District's PEG Grant 
