Pt. Defiance Park, Tacoma

Directions

Take Exit 132 from I-5 to westbound SR16. The exit sign from I-5 will read “Gig Harbor - Bremerton.” From SR16, take Exit 3 (Ruston/6th Ave). Continue straight through the light. At the second light, turn right onto Pearl St (no street sign). Travel about 3 miles north on Pearl to the park entrance. At the entrance, go straight ahead. Refer to the map and directions below for parking.


Parking

Most roads through the park are one way (map above shows direction of travel). The most parking is available just inside the park entrance (northeast of the pond and restroom). There is also parking available on the road exiting the park (west of the pond and restroom).

There is limited parking near the registration area. To park here, follow signs for the zoo. A small parking lot is located just north of the zoo. There may also be parking at the next, slightly larger lot, although it is often reserved for special events.

Restrooms are located near the park entrance and in the large building north of registration on the water (see map).

Last update: March 16, 2008

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