Point Defiance Park is a 640-acre urban oasis in Tacoma, Washington. Nestled in old-growth forest and surrounded on two sides by saltwater Puget Sound, the park is one of the jewels of …
Point Defiance Park is a 640-acre urban oasis in Tacoma, Washington. Nestled in old-growth forest and surrounded on two sides by saltwater Puget Sound, the park is one of the jewels of the city. It includes gardens, historic buildings, a pond, wildlife, beaches and trails.
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Apr 14, 2025
This is one of the best-maintained and prettiest parks in Western Washington. In my opinion, it's very similar to Discovery Park in Seattle, but a little bit better maintained. You could easily spe…Full review by JasonHennig
Jan 27, 2025
This park is incredible! We have been both in July and in January, and while it is absolutely stunning in the summer when all of the flowers are in bloom, it is still great in the winter too. There a…Full review by Nikki S
Sep 25, 2024
This is a beautiful FREE park with lots of opportunities for hiking, walking, cold water swimming, and wildlife viewing. It’s one of my favorite places in the area. Highly recommend exploring here.Full review by laurenpc123
Yes, at least it always has. They did remodel the aquarium so it's possible they changed some things on admission options but as far as I know it is all included in one price.
We want to visit the zoo but we will have our travel trailer with us. Will we be able to find appropriate parking?
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Is it a 12’ trailer or a 40’ fifth wheel? How can someone answer this question. Why would u drag your trailer through a park anyways? Aren’t you staying at a campground we’re you …
Is it a 12’ trailer or a 40’ fifth wheel? How can someone answer this question. Why would u drag your trailer through a park anyways? Aren’t you staying at a campground we’re you can park your trlr and drive? There are a lot of open areas for parking boat trls etc so I guess you can find something if you get there early. You might want to look at options to make it easier on yourselves although it might cost you a few dollars more.
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