Suggestions for Landmarks and Outdoors near Tacoma

Angela S. • March 18, 2012Great place for a picnic. Ponds, flowers, and trails, oh my!

Linda B. • April 17, 2017Relaxing, quiet, and love seeing the sunset.

Billy W. • July 12, 2016Great place to take your dog for a walk and enjoy the views. Less busy than comparable areas in Seattle and still within 45 mins on the weekends.

Amy J. • August 2, 2015Picnics are usually really nice and their conservatory is lovely. Nice quiet area in the middle of Tacoma.

Elise A. • October 15, 2010blueberry green tea at the little shop is amazing :-)

Leigh K. • April 9, 2016Absolutely Brilliant and peaceful

Cindy W. • December 31, 2018Lovely park with so much to offer, walking trails, waterfront views, children’s park, water features, picnic shelters and so much more.

Michelle A. • October 12, 2015Gorgeous place to picnic

Linda B. • October 15, 2017The scenery is lovely and good trails my husky loves this place.

Carla M. • January 25, 2013Awesome place to take pics

Jo K. • July 28, 2013This is a great place for the little ones. The trails are just long enough to feel like a hike and short enough to keep 3+ year olds engaged. When crossing the first bridge look for ducks and turtles!

Marcus S. • July 2, 2013A great place for children to play and relax.

Anthony J. • October 8, 2015They have very nice trails to walk. They also have a very nice dog park one Park for big dogs and one park for small dogs

David H. • April 13, 2016Big, beautiful park to just kick back, relax, read a book, or even toss some frisbee.

True North Empire • May 13, 2013Gorgeous trees, trails, and water! Really a fantastic place!

Marisa M. • February 16, 2013Lots of graffiti showing up lately on the Steps. Hopefully McMenamins will curb that when they move in.

Melissa ♡︎ • September 29, 2015If you want to enjoy some peace and quiet come before 10 am; the road is closed to vehicle traffic.

Melissa ♡︎ • September 27, 2014Great trail for jogging, cute playground for the kids and plenty of benches for those of us who are easily winded

❤️‍🔥🦊 • September 24, 2018Neat park - loop around the lake is about a mile.

John L. • March 25, 2023Great venue for live music!

Erik H. • July 14, 2013Small beach area with a nice, long pier.

Michelle A. • November 11, 2015Huge park. Great for picnics and relaxing. They have a community center with fitness classes, baseball diamond, basketball court, and tennis court!

AriTiana • August 21, 2013Awesome place for your dog to socialize. Always brings treats & toys.

Travis P. • December 30, 2011Love the view of bridge from here :-)

Jo K. • September 6, 2013Free blueberries! What more can you ask for! Just bring a bucket and a shady hat and you can stay all day and get all the blueberries you want!

Tara S. • April 8, 2012Don't miss walking down the trails to see the different levels of the waterfall below the pond.

Gabe T. • February 12, 2012Great park!

Jessie • June 13, 2013Big park nice clean grounds plus sprayground

janelle m. • April 30, 2013Easy enough to take small children and while not paved it was pretty stroller friendly! An entire playground as well as play area inside for preschool age. Very family friendly!

City Saver • August 30, 2013Use your Puget Sound City Saver coupons to receive $25 off any party package, or receive 40% off one 5-Punch Pass for Pop-In Play (cannot be used for special events).