Point Defiance Marina

Point Defiance Marina The Marina is located in Point Defiance Park and has been putting people on the water since 1903! Point Defiance Marina is a facility of Parks Tacoma.

We offer boat rentals, pier fishing, a public boat launch, a tackle and gift shop, and a waterfront walk. Please be aware your comments are subject to public disclosure laws and will be screened periodically for the following:

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06/03/2026
The next Grit City Litter Cleanup at the Point Defiance Marina will be Saturday, June 20 from 9am-12pm!Join community vo...
06/02/2026

The next Grit City Litter Cleanup at the Point Defiance Marina will be Saturday, June 20 from 9am-12pm!

Join community volunteers to clean up areas around the Point Defiance Marina, Owen Beach, Promenade, and the surrounding park. We couldn’t do it without you and many helping hands are welcome and all necessary supplies will be provided.

These are great opportunities for families, school groups, neighbors, and anyone interested in helping!

Interested in volunteering? Visit our website to register: parkstacoma.gov/place/point-defiance-marina/

Grit City Litter Cleanups are brought you by TAPCO Credit Union

Winners of the kids' fishing competition at the July 1951 Poggie Club Salmon Derby. Per the image description, winners f...
05/31/2026

Winners of the kids' fishing competition at the July 1951 Poggie Club Salmon Derby. Per the image description, winners from left to right were:

"Gary Anderson, sixth-place winner; Ronald Robbecke, first boys' prize with his catch which weighed 16 pounds, 13 ounces; Caryn Ann Piper, first girls' prize with her salmon which weighed 15 pounds, 4 ounces; Chuck Lucich, fourth prize, and Jim Johnson, fifth prize. The third place winner, David Rivett, was not present when this picture was taken."

Credit: Northwest Room at The Tacoma Public Library, Richards Studio D59778-31

Our next Fish Tales at the Marina will be Thursday, June 11 🐟We will be reading 'Ploof' by Ben Clanton & Andy Chou Musse...
05/29/2026

Our next Fish Tales at the Marina will be Thursday, June 11 🐟

We will be reading 'Ploof' by Ben Clanton & Andy Chou Musser, followed by a quick movement activity, then a fun cloud craft! ☁

More dates and information can be found on our website: parkstacoma.gov/series/fish-tales/

Per WDFW’s Salmon Fishing Current Blog: Marine Area 11 will open daily for salmon fishing from June 1–30, or until quota...
05/28/2026

Per WDFW’s Salmon Fishing Current Blog: Marine Area 11 will open daily for salmon fishing from June 1–30, or until quota is met.

We will be running our Just for Fun Fishing Derby in June!

If you are interested in participating in the June Derby:
⚓ Chinook minimum size is 22" - other salmon species, no min. size.
🎏 Daily limit is 2, including no more than 1 Chinook. Release chum and wild chinook.
🎣 Salmon can be caught from our public fishing pier year-round. Salmon caught from the Boathouse pier can be entered into the derby all month long.

To participate in the derby: catch a legal salmon, bring your fish to the Marina Store, have it weighed and receive a Derby Ticket, then get ready to win prizes!

Visit our website for a complete list of rules! parkstacoma.gov/derby/

05/28/2026

We have openings for mobile food vendors in parks this summer. Tag a food truck you love and let them know about this opportunity! 🚚 🍕🌭🍦

One-week bookings are available at: Dune Peninsula, Wright Park, Titlow Park, SERA Sports Complex, Heidelberg Sports Complex, and Point Defiance Marina.

Visit the link in the first comment to learn more.

Photo taken of Mount Rainer from what is now Owen Beach, circa 1900.Photo Credit: Tacoma Public Library, Northwest Room
05/24/2026

Photo taken of Mount Rainer from what is now Owen Beach, circa 1900.

Photo Credit: Tacoma Public Library, Northwest Room

Address

5912 N Waterfront Drive
Tacoma, WA
98407

Telephone

+12534043960

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