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    Five Mile Drive

    4.3 (23 reviews)

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    Vivian W.

    It's a rare urban center where you can find the kind of wilderness offered by Five Mile Drive inside the city proper; Tacoma is one city that's fortunately enough to have one. Even if you don't decide to take some time and walk on the trails here, simply driving through the ancient forest with its old-growth trees make visiting Five Mile Drive worthwhile :-) It's not only lovely driving through here; you can also take the time for a walk along the beach. If you decide to do that you'll be rewarded with some nice sights and smells, but be sure to time your visit so it's not high tide.

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    Sheree S.

    A great place to go for a run or a jog or walk. Shoot go for a drive either way you will enjoy yourself here. There is some cars but they are driving slow. The scenery is forest. Green and beautiful. I really enjoyed myself. I'd love to go back over and over. There is plenty of parking in every lot

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    Love this place! Perfect place to go have a picnic or a nice walk in beautiful scenery. You can walk along the beach, in trails or even in the park. I can't believe this place is free it's epic! Definitely one of the most beautiful places I've ever been. I'm trying to upload videos of Owen beach and the first trails which are both so incredibly beautiful but for some reason Yelp is acting up and won't let me :/

    Erika B.

    So beautiful! Amazing views, fresh air, and quiet!! The raccoons were so adorable, and the drive itself was just breathtaking!

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    Sam M.

    Just moved to the area and wanted to check out the point defiance area. I came across five mile drive on yelp. Decided to check it out. It's a One lane road that offers beautiful photo ops! I love the tree lined road.

    Heidi F.

    Definitely the highlight of my trip to the Seattle/ Tacoma area. It's a perfect day for a 5-mile drive through the beautiful PNW and a mile long hike. We even made a few new friends along the way.

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    Always happy to be able to visit here. :) gorgeous place for a quick drive, or even to bike/run/walk.

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    Playground by the Sound

    Playground by the Sound

    4.7(21 reviews)
    7.6 mi

    Playground by the Sound is the Chambers Bay park playground on the northeast corner of the park…read more Decent size parking lot, though it can be full on super nice days and in the summer (in a pinch I've parked along the road and walked back). The playground is split into an older kids side and a younger kids side, with 1 entry (and a fence surrounding). Visibility isn't perfect but the single entry point is great if you want to stand in the middle to keep an eye on kiddos. Great spot for play dates (come with a coffee!). There are portapotties at the park and a real restroom a small walk down the path. Park is great for kids to use their imaginations and play, which is so much fun. Great spot to bring a ball and play catch or picnic to sit and relax or bikes! Can get hot - wear sunscreen if the weather is nice. Friends said it's also fun to bring bikes or a stroller and hit up the cafe (a bit of distance from the playground) and have some sweet potato fries.

    This is definitely one of the nicer playgrounds within the area with amazing views of the sound to…read moreenjoy. My kids love coming here to play, scooter and walk around on the paved trails surrounding the playground. The playground is divided with an area for toddlers (2-5) and older kids. Spacious parking lot and picnic tables as well around. Restrooms are nearby as well - they are well maintained and nice as far as public park restrooms go (heated in the fall/winter time). There is also a little library here too. I enjoy coming here every time!

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    Wright Park - 10/17/25

    Wright Park

    4.2(72 reviews)
    6.0 mi

    Wright Park is truly one of Tacoma's gems! It's a 33-acre urban park that feels like a mix between…read morea botanical garden and a community gathering space. The moment you step in, you're surrounded by towering, hundred-year-old trees from all over the world that give the park a magical, shaded atmosphere. It's not just a park, it's also an arboretum, so tree lovers will appreciate the variety and history here. At the heart of it all is the Seymour Conservatory, a Victorian-style glasshouse that looks like it belongs in a storybook. Inside, you'll find a lush collection of tropical plants, seasonal floral displays, and even quirky additions like cacti and Golden Dart Frogs (fun fact: in the wild, they're considered the most poisonous frogs on Earth, but here they're safe since their diet is different). Beyond the conservatory, the park has a beautiful lily pond, fountains, open lawns perfect for picnics, and plenty of walking paths. It's also very family-friendly with playgrounds and lots of space to run around. Wright Park has that perfect mix of history, nature, and community. Whether you're here to stroll among the century-old trees, relax by the pond, or pop into the conservatory, it's easily one of Tacoma's most picturesque hidden gems. Best part? Admission is free, with a donation box available if you'd like to support it.

    Beautiful park with a little man-made lake, a kid's play place, a botanical garden, walking paths,…read moreand lots of place to spread out, picnic and relax. There are a multitude of trees providing shade and many have signs showing when they were first planted, which provides some interesting history of this area. It's within walking distance of a few shops, including a pet store, bicycle store, restaurants, and more. I suppose at night it can be seedy, but during the day it's a lovely park to walk around.

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    Kandle Park - Monkey jay

    Kandle Park

    4.6(38 reviews)
    3.6 mi

    This place is pretty cool and a great place to spend a day with some young relatives. It has a…read moreplayground, small spray park, ice cream/concession stand and a community pool. The parking lot shares space with a police substation so it feels really safe and everything seems really clean and nicely upkept. The park appears much larger on the map than I have checked out and appears to include a skate park as well. There are tables available to enjoy a picnic, or to simply sit while you watch children enjoy the playground. I did find the spray area to be a little underwhelming, but the playground equipment seemed newer and unique. The pool is a very good reason to come to this location. They are currently doing limited sessions due to lifeguard shortage, but its only 7$ for 2 hours. Best of all the wave pool is heated and feels amazing on a hot day. There are some water squirting things and one of those large buckets that dump water on everyone's heads. Lifejackets are available for use. On the day I visited there was plenty of room for everyone to occupy a table or lounger. It appears that the grassy hill next to the wave pool is a good location to set up and bring your own chairs, blankets, etc. There's a 1 ft wading pool that I mistook for a hot tub and was a little disappointed by, but likely great for smaller children. I also really liked that they have children complete swim tests and give them a bracelet to tell others what areas of the pool they are allowed to be in. My 7 yr old nephew insisted he could swim, but it was nice to have someone official reinforce that he needed to stay with adults or before a certain point.

    I love this park and the houses surrounding it, it feels safe and open. The pool wasn't open but…read morethat's awesome they have a water park area. There is also a basketball court, kids park, baseball field and I think a co-op. The grass is well maintained and the trees and landscape is nice to look at. My son is getting into a tree climbing phase so ofcourse he had to climb a tree :p

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