Beautiful park on the water. Small parking area has one permitted spot and a concrete, switchback…read morepath leads past the lighthouse keepers cottage, lighthouse and boathouse. Informational signs along the path give a bit of history. At low tide the beach was quite wide. Pebbly pathside and rocky/slimy closer to the waterline. A few benches and picnic tables dot the pathway in full sun. Lovely gardens surround the house and crew quarters. The lightkeeps house can be rented on a nightly basis. Parking lot has a porta-potty.

No parking, and I mean no parking! Goodluck, The neighbors to the lighthouse owns everything…read morearound it they're Karens!! They act as if they own this park this park is actually owned By the US coast guard and maintained byTacoma parks which should make it accessible to everyone, but it's not! it's a private park for the rich and entitled. At least that's what I've seen 2 times trying to visit not able to get in neither time. Trust me don't bother don't even waste your time your time go Enjoy your day down at point defiance Or Rusting way drive, Try chambers Bay Beautiful park on the water Golf course you'll be doing better. No photos could not get in! Well until next time you guys take care of yourselves and those around you.

Definitely worth a stop if you're in or passing through the area. The highlight of our quick visit…read morewas the several gardens including lots of dahlias and roses. There were hummingbirds around the gardens as well. There were also many geese in the park though, so be careful where you step!

Such a nice park with so many hikes and trails. It has many gardens. This time around I enjoyed the…read moreRose garden. The beach was closed last time we were here so it was nice I got to experience it this time. I love coming here, this was the first time coming without Atom. I will continue our road trips up North in honor of Atom.

Absolutely love this playground! Almost* fenced in so it makes it easy to keep tabs on your little…read moreone! Plenty of options for kiddos of all ages

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.

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.

I like walking so I don't mind to explore new place. My husband recommended me this park because he…read morespent his childhood with his siblings over there. It's about 3 or 4 miles if you go around that lake park. We walked in a sunny day, weather was so nice. You can have picnics with your family or friends , why not?

I don't know what I was expecting, but it wasn't this. I'd say Wapato Park is a decent place to go…read morefor a walk along the trailhead, especially around the lake. There's a dock and pedestrian bridge area where many people fish or disembark from a boat. There's also plenty of picnic areas, pergolas, and grassy areas with shade where you can take food, read, or just have a conversation and relax. I also observed a dog park in close proximity as well as unleash areas in and around the park. My only complaint was that I had an encounter with a gaggle of aggressive geese that left me kind of uneasy, but other than that, it was a fairly calm environment.

Perfect weekend getaway vibes! ​I took a relaxing stroll…read morealong the Ruston Way Waterwalk. Watching the ferries glide across the water, feeling the cool sea breeze, and capturing videos of harbor seals gathering together--the views were absolutely breathtaking!

Spectacular waterfront trail that gives wonderful views of the water and Mt Ranier on a clear day…read more Easy parking and coffee shops along the path. My kind of walk! Please come and create your own adventure.

Ridiculous I drove my two sons down here and my husband to go swimming. I did not have a bathing…read moresuit with me so I was going to sit and watch them while they swim. I looked on their website. There's nothing that mentions that you cannot watch without a ticket. It's just a basic swimming pool with some waves in it. I was told I would not be allowed in unless I paid the $10 ticket. This could easily be solved by having a wristband that shows who's watching and who's participating. The lady at the desk was incredibly rude and said no you're wrong. It's two adults you're paying for and I told her again that I just wanted to watch. She said you can't go and watch without a ticket that you have to pay for. Why would I want to pay the same fee as my husband just to go in and sit?

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.

This park is gorgeous. A nice place for a dip on very hot days and to splash around with toddlers…read more Abundant shade.

Overall a nice park in UP! There's a steep, one-way road that goes down to the park, so the sooner…read moreyou clear it the less likely you are to run into another car going the other direction! Tiny parking lot at the bottom, maybe 8 spots? Enough room to maneuver a truck, but it's tight! There's a very well built building right next to the parking lot with bathrooms, tables, and a grill. Right next to the creek so it's an awesome spot to pull up a seat and enjoy the shade! As you leave the parking lot and go through the ravine, you'll have a fairly nice short walk with no elevation gain. Go over the bridge and up the hill and you hit the edge of the park. Take the first steep hill on the right before the bridge and you'll be sent through the trail system. Very nicely maintained stairs and boardwalks. Be warned that the stairs are steep! A few times I felt like I was climbing attic stairs, it's definitely not disability friendly. Overall it's a great place to hide from the sun and I'll definitely be back!

Great hike in the SeaTac area. I had some time before my flight home and I went on this woodsy…read morehike. A parking pass is required to park, which I didn't have, but I rolled the dice since I was just planning to be there for a couple of hours. Great walk with plenty of other people around. Please come and create your own adventure.

Good trail and campground areas. I went a mile into the trail and it is steep in some areas but…read morevery easy for the most part. Great for a midweek day hike or daily dog walking if you live nearby.

Wanted to find a new place to walk outdoors, see the water and enjoy the morning. This is a tucked…read moreaway place and I'm glad to have found it. Sasha and I had a great day. Good walk lots of smells for her. We will come back. Plenty of parking. Good vibes, calm peaceful. Lots of people were out walking with their dogs, spouse and alone. It was a very good experience. I recommend this park. They also have a restaurant across the street for afterwards if interested. You can also see more of the water on the other side. I didn't go walking there, I drove over. Very beautiful. Sasha was not having that walk too close to the water lol.

Lovely, open space park with great Sound view. Plenty of parking on a Wednesday in May. I imagine…read moreit gets busy in summer months. 1950 bathrooms. Several picnic shelters. Enjoy!