Free Youth Basketball Clinics
2024-11-09 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Community Clinic Series – Tukwila Community Center Basketball

Storm Youth Community Basketball Clinic Series

This basketball clinic series is available free of charge to Tukwila Community Center members, as supported by Amazon. Participants will receive a Storm basketball and t-shirt!
Any age! Any gender! Beginner-Intermediate Skill Level!
✔️ Click here to register.

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
K – 2nd Grade
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
3rd – 6th Grade
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
7th – 12th Grade
Tukwila Community Center
12424 42nd Ave S

Spirit of Giving Campaign - Donate to Help Tukwila Families Experiencing Homelessness
2024-11-10 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-11-17 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-11-24 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-12-01 00:00 - 23:59 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Tukwila Parks & Recreation has joined forces with the Rotary Club of SeaTac-Tukwila for the 2024 Spirit of Giving Campaign. Your monetary donations and/or donations of toys, cozy items, hygiene essentials and gift cards will help ensure a healthy, happy winter for Tukwila families experiencing homelessness.
Last year we helped 430 children and their families with $38,000 in donations from generous community partners like you! This year, we expect the need to continue to grow, and that’s why we need your help!
PLEASE MAKE ALL DONATIONS ON OR BEFORE DEC 1. THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!
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HOW CAN YOU HELP?
✔️HOST a personalized event, such as Cozy Item Drive: blankets, mittens, gloves, hats, scarves and socks.
✔️DONATE new, unwrapped items at the Tukwila Community Center, such as grocery gift cards, Cozy Items (see above), hygiene items, toys and board games, and gift cards for teens.
✔️MONETARY DONATIONS can be made through the Rotary Club of SeaTac-Tukwila and allow us to customize family care packages. (EIN 27-4432912)

CHECKS – make payable to SOUTHCENTER ROTARY FOUNDATION, PO Box 88744, Tukwila WA 98138.
VENMO – @SeaTacTukwilaRotaryFoundation

For more information, visit TukwilaWA.gov/Giving or call 206-768-2822 or email Parks & Recreation.

Planting at Riverton Park
2024-11-12 11:30 - 13:30, 2024-12-10 11:30 - 13:30 | Riverton Park
Join local neighbor and forest Steward Debbie for an afternoon impacting the environment. Invasive English ivy and Himalayan blackberry threaten Riverton Park’s large trees, which are essential habitats for large raptors and wildlife. We aim to reestablish a healthy urban forest bordering the community park. This is an example of how Tukwila can support urban wildlife within the park’s systems.
All tools, materials and training will be provided at the start of the work party.
Restrooms are onsite May-October otherwise, you may use the restroom at the Tukwila Community Center quick drive down the street.
All ages OK
✔️ Click here to register for Oct 8.
✔️ Click here to register for Nov 12.
✔️ Click here to register for Dec 10.
Where to Bring
Bring a full water bottle, snacks for yourself, weather-appropriate clothes, and closed-toed shoes. If you have garden gloves, please bring them.
Where to Meet
Riverton Park: 13263 Macadam Rd S, Tukwila, WA 98168
Work parties are taking place next to the Gully Gardens P-Patch on the lower section of the park. You will see a 6ft toolbox (JOBOX) meet there.
Meeting Location Map
Where to Park
The parking lot for Riverton Park is located on 131st at 4124 S 131st St, Tukwila, WA, 98168.

Contact
Olena.Perry@tukwilawa.gov
If you are unable to find the location, please reach out to the Tukwila Community Center at (206) 768-2822 or stop by 12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168
To cancel or have questions, please reach out to Olena.Perry@Tukwilawa.gov.

Bicentennial Park - REI Riverside Restoration
2024-11-13 09:00 - 13:00 | Bicentennial Park, 7200 Strander Boulevard, Tukwila, 98188
Join REI and local Steward Chris for a morning of Riverside Restoration just off the Green River Trail. Himalayan Blackberry and Bindweed are aggressively taking over and choking out young native trees and understory plants. Volunteers are taking back the native land and clearing these invasives to allow the forest to grow.
All ages OK
✔️ Click here to register.

What to Bring
Dress for the weather, wear closed-toed shoes, and cover your legs and arms; blackberry is very scratchy. Bring a full water bottle and tough gardening gloves if you have them. All tools and training is provided onsite.
Where to Meet
We will meet in the park and walk to the site; the site is just south of the park under the bridge. Use the parking lot at the park.

Date & Time
November 13, 2024 9am – 1pm
Contact
Olena Perry
Olena.Perry@tukwilawa.gov

Tukwila Park Work Party with EarthCorps
2024-11-13 10:00 - 13:00 | Tukwila Park, 15460 65th Avenue South, Tukwila, 98188
Join us at Tukwila Park to remove non-native plants like English Ivy and Himalayan Blackberry.
Tukwila Park is a 6.5 acre park site and was built in 1934 – the oldest of the Tukwila parks. The site is covered with mature vegetation, which includes large firs and a variety of Rhododendrons.
✔️ Sign up here to volunteer.
The Basics
Registration is required. EarthCorps supplies gloves, tools, water and snack bars. We will teach you everything you need to know! No experience necessary, just come ready to learn something new! Be sure to sign in at registration when you arrive.
This video may give you a better idea of what to expect.
For your safety and comfort please bring:

Clothing that can get dirty (because it will!)
Clothing that will protect your legs against prickly plants (no shorts, please)
Sturdy shoes that can handle some mud (closed toed shoes are required such as work boots, hiking boots, rubber boots, etc. NO sandals, flats, or heels)
Rain gear and warm layers -OR- sun protection (check the weather!)
Sack lunch and snacks (to refuel)
Full water bottle (we will have a jug on-site for re-fills)
Travel mug for tea/coffee
If you have a favorite pair of gloves, feel free to bring them (otherwise we’re happy to provide a pair)

The event will happen rain or shine!
What will volunteers be doing at the event?
While the exact tasks can vary, our projects focus on improving the forests and parks in our local cities. Healthy and thriving forests are vital to our community because they absorb and filter rain water, produce clean oxygen, provide living spaces for wildlife, and create a place for people to connect with the outdoors.
In order to help create healthy forests and green spaces, the work can include, but is not limited to:

Removing weeds (like Ivy or Blackberry)
Maintaining areas where these weeds have been removed (weeding or spreading mulch)
Planting trees and shrubs during the rainy season (often ~Oct.-Feb.)

Click here for more information.

Planting at Cottonwood Corner
2024-11-14 11:00 - 14:00
Join local Forest Steward Heidi Watters for Planting Season. Crews have worked all year, clearing and mulching to make room for new plants and trees. Heidi will show you everything you need to know about planting a forest next to a creek.
All ages and identities are welcome, and tools and training are provided.
All ages OK

What to Bring
A full water bottle, sack lunch, closed-toed shoes, and weather-appropriate clothing that can get dirty.
If you have your own gloves please bring them, if not no worries we have gloves onsite.
Where to Meet
By the log rounds in the middle of the site. Cottonwood Corner at 37th Ave S & S 128th St.
Where to Park
street parking

Contact
Olena.Perry@tukwilawa.gov

Green Tukwila Day - Duwamish Hill Preserve
2024-11-16 10:00 - 13:00 | Duwamish Hill Preserve, 3800 S 115th St, Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Calling all supporters of Green Tukwila!
Let’s come together for high fives, laughs, and some old fashion restoration! This event will focus on environmental education around healthy forests and rivers. Dig in and help plant an understory bush or shrub that will become a safe place for urban wildlife. Many hands make light work; join us for a day of fun!
No experience is necessary; all ages and identities are welcome. Tools, gloves, and instructions will be provided. This event is rain or shine, but let’s hope for shine!
All ages OK
✔️ Click here to register: https://tukwila.greencitypartnerships.org/event/181/
What to Bring
A full water bottle, clothes that can get dirty, gloves if you have them, and closed-toe shoes.
Where to Meet
3800 S 115th St, Tukwila, WA 98168, meet in the field by the road.
Meeting Location Map
Where to Park
Across the street from the park, next to the river.

Contact
Olena.Perry@tukwilawa.gov

Tukwila Shred-a-Thon
2024-11-16 10:00 - 14:00 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
We are partnering with the King County Solid Waste Division and Parks and Recreation to host a shred-a-thon for residents at the Tukwila Community Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a great opportunity to dispose of old, sensitive documents you no longer need. This is a drive-through event offered FREE to Tukwila residents.
✔️ You can bring up to four file boxes or bags full of paper items to be shredded for free. Please make sure documents are staple —and paper clip-free.✔️ We will also be accepting brand-new board games or gift cards as part of Tukwila’s Spirit of Giving Campaign to support local families in need. We would love if you could help us give back to the community! See you then!

Click here for the flyer.

Tukwila Park - A Walk in the Park
2024-11-22 10:00 - 11:30 | Tukwila Park, 15460 65th Avenue South, Tukwila, 98188
Come see the fall leaves in a park filled with Big Leaf Maples. Join Green Tukwila staff member Olena Perry for a walk in the park. Learn about nature, identify native plants, and discuss the importance of urban forests. Take away ideas for how everyone can support wildlife, native habitats, and our watershed in their own homes.
All ages OK
✔️ Click here to register: https://tukwila.greencitypartnerships.org/event/260/
What to Bring
Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing, full water bottle, and a backpack to carry valuables and not leave them in the car. These walks are rain or shine.
Where to Meet
Park Entrance

Contact
Olena.Perry@tukwilawa.gov
This park walk has a steep incline, and we will follow a gravel path. There is no restroom onsite; you may use the restroom at the Tukwila Community Center before the event, a 6-minute drive from the park.

Thanksgiving Lunch for Seniors
2024-11-26 11:00 - 14:00
THANKSGIVING LUNCH
This 35th, annual event is held at the Double Tree Inn and Suites by Hilton in Tukwila.
$10.00 per person
✔️ Click her to register.

City of Tukwila Blood Drive
2024-12-10 10:00 - 16:00
Bloodworks NW will be in the Council Chamber at Tukwila City Hall from 10 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Seniors Holiday Party & Yearly Slides
2024-12-16 10:00 - 14:00 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Free holiday party for seniors in the Tukwila community. Limited space.
Click here to sign-up.

** For more senior events, click here.

Duwamish Hill Preserve - Solstice Walk, Reading and Park Tour
2024-12-20 10:00 - 11:30 | Duwamish Hill Preserve, 3800 S 115th St, Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Join Green Tukwila staff member Olena Perry for a Solstice walk and reading at Duwamish Hill Preserve. Olena will discuss the longest night of the year and the sun’s return. She will also discuss the hill’s history and the unique ecosystem including the Madrone grove at the site..
All ages OK
✔️ Click here to register: https://tukwila.greencitypartnerships.org/event/261/
What to Bring
Dress for the weather, maybe an umbrella if a chance of rain. Wear good hiking shoes the tour will go to the very top of the hill. Waterbottle and a backpack to take valuables from the car would be great.
Where to Park
Parking lot or parking is across the street by the river.

Contact
Olena.Perry@tukwilawa.gov
This hike has a steep incline on a gravel trail with two sets of stairs. No restroom onsite but the Tukwila Community Center is a 2 min drive from the park.

2025 Tukwila City of Opportunity Scholarship due by Mar 31
2025-01-28 08:30 - 16:00, 2025-02-11 08:30 - 16:00, 2025-02-25 08:30 - 17:00, 2025-03-11 08:30 - 16:00, 2025-03-25 08:30 - 16:00 | Tukwila City Hall, 6200 Southcenter Blvd., Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
The City of Tukwila Scholarship Program was established in 2014. The mission of the scholarship is to provide financial assistance to individuals enrolled for undergraduate study in community colleges, colleges, trade schools and universities. Selection criteria include but are not limited to academic accomplishments, community service, references, financial need, and personal essay.

Download the application.

The deadline to submit scholarship applications is March 31, 2025 – no exceptions.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

Must be a resident of the City of Tukwila. Proof of residency is required at the time of application: most recent utility bill.
Must be equivalent to a Senior in High School.
Must demonstrate a substantial financial need as indicated on the FAFSA Student Aid Report.
Must have applied to an undergraduate program at a Community College, Trade School or University.
Must demonstrate leadership qualities as evidenced by involvement in extra-curricular activities.
Must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 or higher.
Must have completed a minimum of 15 hours of community service.

For more information, contact Cheryl Thompson, Executive Assistant, Mayor’s Office, Cheryl.thompson@tukwilawa.gov, (206) 433-1850.

Click here for updates.

Free Adaptive Pickleball
2025-02-08 16:30 - 18:30 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Join us for an Indoor Pickleball Play Day! A limited number of sport chairs will be available & we will have paddles for players to use.
Registration is required to participate.
✔️ Click here to sign-up.

4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Tukwila Community Center – 12424 42nd Ave S

Foster Golf Links Centennial Celebration
2025-02-13 09:00 - 12:00 | Foster Golf Links, 13500 Interurban Avenue South, Tukwila, 98168
Join Us for the Centennial Celebration!
Thursday, February 13 at 9 a.m.
✔️ ** RSVP so we can welcome you!

You’re invited to join us at Foster Golf Links to celebrate this milestone. Meet us at the course, 13500 Interurban Avenue South, for a morning of festivities.
Kick off the day with a Ceremonial First Shot off Tee #1 at 9 a.m., followed by welcoming words by local dignitaries and a telling of the history of the region’s second public golf course!
Light refreshments will follow. Attendees can enjoy a day of golf – 9 holes for $3.50 and 18 holes for $7.50.

See you there and join us throughout the year for monthly events marking this 100th year!

Earth Day Art, Photo & Video Contest due by Mar 7
2025-02-27 17:00, 2025-03-07 12:00
Recology and the City of Tukwila are announcing their second Earth Day Contest for Tukwila students, this year titled, Project Recycle Right.
How do you reduce waste, reuse items, and/or recycle correctly? Share a drawing, photo, photo of an art piece, or a short video (60 seconds or less) that you created telling us about your experience embarking on Project Recycle Right. You can win up to $300 for your submittal! Winning entries will be shared on City of Tukwila and Recology websites, social media, and featured in an Earth Day news release. Entries are due by Friday, March 7th at 12:00 PM.
For more information and to apply, please visit the online application.

2025 UPCOMING EVENTS
March 22 – Styrofoam, appliances, scrap metal, and electronics recycling collection event, TCC, 10 a.m. -2 p.m.
May 31 – Paint collection event, TCC, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
June 14 – Styrofoam, scrap metal, and shredding recycling collection event, TCC, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
July 12 – King County Repair Event, TCC, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
September 27 – Paint collection event, TCC, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
October 11 – Mattress recycling collection event, TCC, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
November 8 – Shredding recycling collection event, TCC, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
** If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact the City of Tukwila at: Recycle@TukwilaWA.gov. **

On November 1, 2023, the City of Tukwila started a 10-year waste hauler contract with Recology. Recology provides garbage, recycling, and food & yard waste services. If you have questions about your service, please contact Recology at 206-944-3900 or Tukwila@Recology.com. To find out more information regarding Recology’s services, cart/container sizes, and rates, visit Recology.com/Tukwila.

Waste Hauler Transition FAQs

To find out which items are recyclable, compostable, and garbage, visit:

Recology sorting guides

SOLID WASTE DISCOUNT
The City of Tukwila provides a solid waste discount for homeowners or renters who pay for garbage and or food & yard waste collection services and meet eligibility requirements.
Qualified residents will receive a 50% discount off their solid waste bill. Once approved by the City of Tukwila Public Works Department, the discount will be applied to the next billing period. Retroactive discounting is not available.
To qualify for the solid waste collection discount, you must meet all the following criteria:

At least one of the owners/renters in the house must be 62 years old or older and/or disabled.
Your total annual household income, from all sources, must be less than $52,700 if in a one-person household or $60,250 if in a two-person household (50% of the Area Median Income.)
You must be an owner or renter and reside in the City of Tukwila.

Application for solid waste collection discount (ONLINE FORM)

Printable Forms

Application for solid waste collection discount (English)
Solicitud de descuento en la recolección de desechos sólidos (Spanish)
Codsashada qiima-dhimista qaaditaanka qashinka (Somali)
Đơn đăng ký chương trình giảm giá dịch vụ thu gom chất thải rắn (Vietnamese)
የደረቅ ቆሻሻ አሰባሰብ ቅናሽ ማመልከቻ (Amharic)

Open House - Middle Housing in Tukwila
2025-03-05 16:30 - 19:00 | Sullivan Center at Tukwila Village, 14350 Tukwila International Blvd., Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Tell us what you think about proposed changes to housing standards!
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Sullivan Center, 14350 Tukwila International Blvd
4:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Pizza and refreshments provided.
To address the need for more housing and meet state mandates, Tukwila is updating its housing regulations to allow for more housing types. Tukwila’s new regulations will allow for greater density in traditionally single family and medium density zones. Please attend this Open House to learn more and provide feedback!

To learn more about Middle Housing, visit the website here: TukwilaWA.gov/CompPlanUpdate
The legislative deadline for adoption of Middle Housing regulations is June 30, 2025. To achieve that, the City’s Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on April 24th, after which, the proposal will go to the City Council for consideration and adoption.
Questions? Send an email to 2044CompPlan@tukwilawa.gov or call 206-431-3659.

Soul Line Dance St. Patty's Day Party (for Seniors)
2025-03-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Soul Line Dance St. Patty’s Day Party (for Seniors)
** Free **
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Tukwila Community Center – 12424 42nd Ave S
Click here to sign-up.

Free Recycling Drop-Off Event
2025-03-22 10:00 - 14:00 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
City of Tukwila will be accepting styrofoam, appliances, scrap metal, and electronics at this Recycling Drop-Off Event.
This free event is only for Tukwila residents.
Mar 22, 2025
10 a.m. -2 p.m.
Tukwila Community Center – 12424 42nd Ave S
** Click here to see acceptable items. **
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June 14, 2025
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Tukwila Community Center – 12424 42nd Ave S

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Recology and the City of Tukwila are announcing their second Earth Day Contest for Tukwila students, this year titled, Project Recycle Right.
How do you reduce waste, reuse items, and/or recycle correctly? Share a drawing, photo, photo of an art piece, or a short video (60 seconds or less) that you created telling us about your experience embarking on Project Recycle Right. You can win up to $300 for your submittal! Winning entries will be shared on City of Tukwila and Recology websites, social media, and featured in an Earth Day news release. Entries are due by Friday, March 7th at 12:00 PM.
For more information and to apply, please visit the online application.

2025 UPCOMING EVENTS
March 22 – Styrofoam, appliances, scrap metal, and electronics recycling collection event, TCC, 10 a.m. -2 p.m.
May 31 – Paint collection event, TCC, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
June 14 – Styrofoam, scrap metal, and shredding recycling collection event, TCC, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
July 12 – King County Repair Event, TCC, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
September 27 – Paint collection event, TCC, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
October 11 – Mattress recycling collection event, TCC, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
November 8 – Shredding recycling collection event, TCC, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

** If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact the City of Tukwila at: Recycle@TukwilaWA.gov. **

On November 1, 2023, the City of Tukwila started a 10-year waste hauler contract with Recology. Recology provides garbage, recycling, and food & yard waste services. If you have questions about your service, please contact Recology at 206-944-3900 or Tukwila@Recology.com. To find out more information regarding Recology’s services, cart/container sizes, and rates, visit Recology.com/Tukwila.

Waste Hauler Transition FAQs

To find out which items are recyclable, compostable, and garbage, visit:

Recology sorting guides

Community Meeting - Allentown Truck Reroute Project: Draft Environmental Impact Statement
2025-03-25 17:30 - 19:00 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
We want to hear your feedback on the Allentown Truck Reroute Project Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS)!You can view the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) that studies the Allentown truck reroute alternatives at: Allentown Truck Reroute Project: Draft Environmental Impact Statement.• Submit your input online with the comment form on our project website: tukwilawa.gov/allentown• Attend our Community Meeting and provide your written comments in person: Where: Tukwila Community Center – 12424 42nd Ave S
When: March 25th, 2025 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.• Email your comments to Mark.Hafs@TukwilaWA.gov• Or mail your comments to:
City of Tukwila – Mark Hafs 6300 Southcenter Blvd Tukwila, WA 98188Mailed comments must be postmarked by April 9th, 2025
