Tacoma’s Park Collection
- Rebecca Araquistain
- Aug 21, 2025
- 2 min read
Tacoma’s diverse landscapes—from forested beaches to historic arboretums—have their own stories woven into our city’s fabric. This collection guides you through the parks by neighborhood, connecting heritage, nature, and community in a way that invites exploration and discovery.
Stadium & North Tacoma Parks
Wright Park & W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory 501 South I St, Tacoma, WA 98406A 27-acre Victorian arboretum with over 700 mature trees and the exquisite glass-domed conservatory. Perfect for strolls, play (sprayground), and seasonal floral displays.
Point Defiance Park 5400 North Pearl St, Tacoma, WA 98407A sprawling 760-acre urban refuge featuring old-growth forest, zoo & aquarium, gardens, beaches, trails, Fort Nisqually, and the scenic Five-Mile Drive.
Ruston Way & Old Town
Chinese Reconciliation Park 1741 N. Schuster Parkway, Tacoma, WA 98403A waterfront Chinese garden and pagoda memorializing the 1885 expulsion of Tacoma’s Chinese residents.
Jack Hyde Park 2119 Ruston Way, Tacoma, WA 98402A grassy promenade with beach access, picnic spots, and views of Commencement Bay.
Hamilton Park 4101 Ruston Way, Tacoma, WA 98407A small grassy strip with picnic tables and shoreline access.
Dickman Mill Park 2423 Ruston Way, Tacoma, WA 98402A historic mill site turned public park, preserving industrial remnants along with waterfront trails.
North Slope & Neighborhood Corners
North Slope Historic District Park North K St & North 8th St, Tacoma, WA 98403A small but significant neighborhood park with heritage-inspired play equipment and community gathering space, honoring Tacoma’s preservation legacy.
West Tacoma & Narrows
Titlow Beach & Park 8425 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA 98465A beachside park with waterfront access, boardwalk, playground, community lodge, and sweeping views near the Narrows Bridge.
Citywide Favorites
Puget Park – 1745 N. Bennett St, Tacoma, WA 98406 – wooded trails along the gulch.
Kandle Park – 2323 N. Shirley St, Tacoma, WA 98407 – outdoor pool, sprayground, playground.
Garfield Park – 802 N. Mason Ave, Tacoma, WA 98406 – neighborhood green with sports fields.
Tacoma Nature Center (Snake Lake) – 1919 S. Tyler St, Tacoma, WA 98405 – wetlands, nature trails, and environmental education.
Beyond City Limits: Pierce County Parks
Chambers Creek Regional Park6320 Grandview Dr W, University Place, WA 98467Over 900 acres of shoreline trails, golf, and the iconic Chambers Bay.
Spanaway Park14905 Bresemann Blvd S, Spanaway, WA 98387135 acres with swimming beach, trails, and playgrounds.
Riverside Park7716 Chambers Creek Rd W, Lakewood, WA 98499Shaded forest park with picnic shelters and access to Chambers Creek.
Lake Tapps Park2022 198th Ave E, Bonney Lake, WA 98391135 acres of shoreline with boat launches, swimming, and mountain views.
Weave Your Way Through Tacoma’s Parklands
Whether you wander beneath towering firs, meander through seaside promenades, or find quaint neighborhood greens, each garden and trail is a thread in Tacoma’s living tapestry of parks.
— Rebecca Araquistain, Homemaker Making History Home
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