Category Archives: Parks

Local Group Raises Funds for Gig Harbor Inclusive Playground

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Derek Young

A cooperative effort has been underway, spearheaded by local citizens, to create a Maritime themed Inclusive Play Zone at Gig Harbor’s Crescent Creek Park Continue reading →

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QOTD: How will the City pay for the Donkey Creek project

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Derek Young

Last week we got a letter from a constituent asking why their water and sewer dollars would be used to help pay for the Donkey Creek project and thought it would make a good “Question of the Day.” I’ve considered … Continue reading →

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Gig Harbor’s new public pier causing controversy

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Derek Young

One thing I’ve learned over the years is that the strongest emotions can come from issues you least expect. This week it was the yet to be built public pier next to the Tides. The first issue to cause a … Continue reading →

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Sen. Derek Kilmer Day

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Derek Young

Ok the title might be a little bit of an exaggeration… but if things keep rolling our way, maybe we really should proclaim a Sen. Kilmer day. Continue reading →

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Council Meeting Report April 11th 2010

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Derek Young

Recap of April 11th, 2010 Gig Harbor City Council Meeting Continue reading →

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Council Retreat – Joining PenMet

Posted on September 15, 2010 by Derek Young

This time I want to talk about the City of Gig Harbor joining Peninsula Metropolitan Park District (PenMet). Continue reading →

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Open Thread – Selling Park Naming Rights

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Derek Young

The TNT’s humor columnist “The Nose” discovered a mislabeled sign at Pt. Defiance Park and came up with an idea to sell naming rights at our parks for revenue.  I’ll let them start: Metro Parks Tacoma spokeswoman Nancy Johnson called … Continue reading →

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QOTD: Who Provides Our Parks?

Posted on June 19, 2010 by Derek Young

Editor's note: Question of the Day (QOTD) will be, I hope, an ongoing feature on this blog which features a question about the City of Gig Harbor or city government in general.  It could be a comment left on the … Continue reading →

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