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Privacy/Commenting Policy: parkstacoma.gov/privacy This 760-acre park is a popular destination for more than 3.1 million people each year.
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Natural forest, saltwater beaches and spectacular views offer numerous possibilities for recreation, education and communing with nature. Hours: The park is open daily from 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset. Hours at attractions within the park may vary.

11/02/2026

Darkness at 5 pm. Hibernation mode activated.🌛🔦🕔

Location: Wilson Way at Point Defiance Park

10/31/2026

We've reached that glorious time of year when the park is left alone to those of us willing to endure the weather. 🍁🍂😉

10/31/2026

Your next celebration, meeting or event could help you win a getaway package! Simply reserve a Parks Tacoma room or venue by December 1, 2026, for a date occurring before March 31, 2027, and you’ll be entered to win a getaway package to the Point Ruston Silver Cloud Inn.

You’ll be able to indulge yourself or someone you love with a local premium staycation at the Point Ruston Silver Cloud Inn!

Winners will be chosen and notified by December 10, 2026.
See rules for details.

10/29/2026

Your next celebration, meeting or event could help you win a getaway package! The prize will help you I ndulge yourself or someone you love with a local premium staycation at the Point Ruston Silver Cloud Inn.

Simply reserve a Parks Tacoma venue by December 1, 2026, for a date occurring before March 31, 2027, and you’ll be entered to win a getaway package to the Point Ruston Silver Cloud Inn.

Winners will be chosen and notified by December 10, 2026.
See rules for details. The link is in the first comment.

10/27/2026

October is too pretty to spend it indoors! Where's your favorite spot to see fall colors? 🍂🍁

10/25/2026

At Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, our Heritage Skills Workshops bring history to life through hands-on experiences that connect you with traditional crafts, techniques and skills passed down through generations. And we've got two workshops coming up:

🍎 Nov. 7 | C***r & More
Discover the history of c***r making and learn the basics of fermentation.

🦪 Nov. 14 | Oyster Shucking
Explore Puget Sound's shellfish heritage and learn the art of shucking oysters.

Space is limited so make sure to sign up early at the link in the first comment!

10/23/2026

The Pacific Madrone (also called Madrona, Arbutus, or Strawberry Tree) grow best on dry, rocky slopes and bluffs. Each trunk bends and twists in a style all its own. You'll see quite a few of them along the bluffs and within the forest at Point Defiance Park.

10/22/2026

Construction begins this week at Fort Nisqually Living History Museum as we kick off restoration work to preserve four historic structures and make the Fort more accessible.

The project will focus on the Kitchen, Sale Shop and two Bastions, with improvements including new foundations, step-free entrances, structural repairs and weatherproofing to protect these pieces of Tacoma's history.

And a HUGE thank you to Fort Nisqually Foundation for fundraising this project 💓

Address

4702 S 19th Street
Tacoma, WA
98405

Telephone

(253) 591-5339

Website

http://www.pointdefiancepark.org/

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