Aerial View of Point Defiance Park Iris Garden

Point Defiance Park    

4.8/5
(1.3K) · Park in Tacoma, United States
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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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4.8/5 · 1,267 reviews
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Apr 29, 2025
Gorgeous park. We visited when the rhododendrons were in full bloom. We saw lots of seals in the bay from Owen's Beach and enjoyed the interior hiking trails in the old growth forest. Beautiful littl…Full review by BogMummyTakeTheWheel
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

Questions & answers

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Can you bring dogs on leach?
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I'm not sure.
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Is there an entrance fee to the rose garden ?
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No, and it is beautiful!
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Do zoo tickets include admission to the aqaurium?
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Not sure we only went to the park. You will need to call them.
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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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