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Point Defiance Park

Overview: Point Defiance Park is rated 4.7/5 from 16596 Google reviews. This park offers a variety of activities, including hiking trails, a zoo, an aquarium, and beautiful gardens.

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4.7(16,596 reviews)

Overview: Point Defiance Park is rated 4.7/5 from 16596 Google reviews. This park offers a variety of activities, including hiking trails, a zoo, an aquarium, and beautiful gardens.

People say this park offers a variety of activities, including hiking trails, a zoo, an aquarium, and beautiful gardens. They highlight the stunning views of the water, the peaceful atmosphere, and the family-friendly environment. They also like the well-maintained trails and the opportunity to see wildlife.

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dogs that need room to run

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Address5400 N Pearl St, Tacoma, WA 98407, USA

Phone(253) 305-1000

City pageTacoma

Imported fromTacoma, WA

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M Hill5 months ago

This is a beautiful park with plenty of space for a picnic or for the kids to run and play. Be aware of the goose poo. It is everywhere. All of the gardens are beautiful and not overly large. The rose garden smells beautiful and the Japanese garden is cute. The (walking) bridge, across the way, takes you to the chutes and ladders that lead down to the boat dock or Vashon/ Tahlequah Ferry. The view at the top of the chutes & ladders is beautiful. The park is in the roundabout taking you to the zoo, marina, Owen Beach, Fort Nisqually & 5 mile drive.

Crystal Bowlena month ago

Such a fun time with my daughter! Only ever been to the zoo sonic was super surprised by how awesome the trails where! Can't wait to see it in the spring 😍

Roger Clarke-Johnsona month ago

Biking, hiking, polar bear plunges in springtime. Add a zoo and a living heritage museum in the summer, plus stunning views at various places along the peninsula, and you've got a lovely-day destination almost any time if year.

Lily Olmo3 months ago

I was traveling through the area and randomly decided to stop - and it ended up being one of my favorite stops on Puget Sound! Great spot to looks for seals, birds, and sometimes orcas. And you can view Mt Rainier and watch the ferries go by

Amber Keppela month ago

It is a beautiful place to walk and watch the water! It was pretty crowded on this beautiful day, but there was still room for everyone to walk along the path.

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