Point Defiance Park Tacoma

Point Defiance Park    

www.metroparkstacoma.org
Tripadvisor (1,264) · Park in Tacoma, United States
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Scenic park offering more than 700 acres of woodland trails, gardens and waterfront views, along with a zoo and aquarium.

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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
Jul 4, 2024
Beautiful park! Rose gardens are lovely and very well maintained. Zoo and aquarium were packed with people. Hiking trails throughout park. Full review by Patti W
Jul 3, 2024
This was a very nice park. It was very large and wooded. There were roads for driving in addition to the ability to take a hike. I enjoyed a walk at Owen’s Beach where there was plenty of free parki… Full review by TennisStar602
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Point Defiance Park in Tacoma, Washington, United States, is a large urban park. The 760-acre park includes Point Defiance Zoo & Aqu…
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Can you bring dogs on leach?
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I was at point Discovery I saw dogs on leashes with there owners and there pooper bags it was lovelly
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Is there an entrance fee to the rose garden ?
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Yes its located on the 5 mile drive
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Do zoo tickets include admission to the aqaurium?
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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.
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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 …
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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 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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Check in: Dec 29 · Check out: Dec 30

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