Tacoma, Washington
Point Defiance Park is a 760-acre urban oasis offering forests, gardens, beaches, and a zoo. It is one of the largest urban parks in the United States.
Five Mile Drive; Owen Beach; Rose Garden; Japanese Garden; Old growth forest.
Drive or cycle the Five Mile Drive; Relax on Owen Beach; Smell the roses; Hike the trails.
Year-round.
Free entry (Zoo/Aquarium separate).
Restrooms; Picnic areas; Trails; Beach.
Watch for raccoons and deer along the drive.
Point Defiance Zoo; Fort Nisqually.