Parish officials still urge residents to use caution when boating along the river, especially in areas where there are homes.

Parks Tacoma is funneling millions into upgrades, including a $7.2 million boost for Point Defiance Zoo’s North Pacific Aquarium.

If approved by multiple boards, the town would be able to buy the property for a fair price and make it a public park, even though leaders of the private 100-member club do not want to sell it.