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    Wapato Park

    4.4 (62 reviews)

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    Teresa M.

    This is a lovely place to get out and walk around! The lake has a ~1 mile trail going around it. Flat, paved, and highly accessible for all. A couple of bathrooms along the way, and plenty of views of the lake. There's also an area with dog parks, a fairly sizable shelter, and a playground. Lake is stocked with trout and fishing is allowed for children, seniors, and those with a harvester card. Swimming is allowed; I personally wouldn't, but if that's what floats your boat! Definitely a nice park if you're in the area!

    Phil A.

    I've always enjoyed coming to Wapato Park!! The trail around Wapato Lake is under 1 mile, just over 3/4 of a mile. The path is wide enough for runners and walkers, and it was great coming here in the morning. There's 2 parking lots here, I also seen 2 restrooms, and they were very clean and well kept. This is a very nice park, clean well maintained. Glad I was able to come here a few times during my stay!!

    Blessie W.

    Now wait a min, this has been in the middle of South Tacoma?! Who knew? Back home, one of my favorite past times was to watch the sunset over the ocean and journal/do devotionals. But when I moved here, I ended up getting a place that's pretty landlocked, and I saw that the sound was ~30-45min away depending on the day :(( But lately, I realized that I could cry no longer- Wapato Park happened to be relatively near me! After the gym one evening, I jumped at the chance to check it out, and it's truly a neighborhood gem! Little Wapato Lake is essentially a wildlife sanctuary with ducks galore. Surrounding it are boardwalks that jet into the lake, green areas, and a paved path that loops around the lake. How neat! Now I know where to go when I want to decompress- thankful to have found this place!

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    Beck R.

    I love this place. It's very peaceful and the lake is beautiful. If you're in the Tacoma area, go to this park and just stroll around the lake. It's worth it. The park for kids is always kept up. And if you're adventurous, this park has a lot of secret little passage ways to get lost in.

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    Jill E.

    Who knew this gem was hidden in Tacoma. Nice path around the lake which is level and easy to walk. Saw some folks fishing and apparently they stock the lake. There is a bridge across the wetlands which is fun. Picnic spots with tables and lots of grass for the kids. We saw turtles and ducks as well. There is also a dog park which looked very nice with an area for both large and small Dogs

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    Leah W.

    Loved this park. Clean, family restrooms, wheelchair/stroller accessible, pets on leash and beautiful view of the water. Squirrels, birds and ducks of all kinds. Parking at main park and more addtional parking at other entrance where the dog parks is located. I didn't not check out the dog park and only walked around the water. Playground in park. Walkers keeping safe distance of other due to Covid 19. Plan on returning soon. Bring binoculars!

    Vic C.

    Huge park with a beautiful lake, hiking trails, playground, clean restrooms with running water (at least the ones by the lake) and a dog park. My husband and I, along with our little girl dog came here on a Monday afternoon around 1:30 pm. We parked and walked towards the lake and found a table to sit and eat our picnic lunch. Nearby, there are 2 unisex (single use) restrooms to use with running water, which was clean upon this visit. There is also a water fountain and nearby is a playground for your little ones. I can't believe that there is no admission for this park because it is well maintained, clean and has plenty of greenery. After our lunch, we went for a light hike. There are numerous of trails here. If we had more time or if we lived near by, we would definitely come back. What a shame there are not more parks like this (especially those that are free).

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    Shari L.

    Beautiful family park Enjoyed the covered area Nice location for a wedding #weddingsbyshari.com

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    Sal A.

    This's my favorite Metro Park In Tacoma Washington. Beautiful for spending a day with the nature around the lake,also good for family with kids. Is lovely place for walking and jogging too.Cheers and Shares salphotoworld.com

    Some of the water fowl I saw while doing my stroll around the lake.

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    It is a very nice park to take the kids or walk the trail. It's nice that it's a level so it doesn't hurt my bad knee.

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    Very beautiful park I love how it goes around the pond very beautiful view and interesting park

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    4.7(21 reviews)
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    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

    4.2(72 reviews)
    4.4 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

    4.6(38 reviews)
    5.8 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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