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Point Defiance Park

Name: Point Defiance Park
Address: 5400 N Pearl St, Tacoma, WA 98407, USA, Tacoma, WA, US
Telephone: +1 253-305-1000

5400 N Pearl St, Tacoma, WA 98407, USA · Tacoma

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Point Defiance Park is Tacoma's 760-acre urban park featuring old-growth forest, the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, gardens, beaches, trails, and the Dune Peninsula outdoor concert venue. It receives over 3 million visitors annually and hosts diverse recreational activities and events.

Upcoming events

Venardos Circus
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 · Performing Arts
Point Defiance Bird Walk
Sunday, September 27, 2026 · 9:00 AM PDT · Sports & Outdoors
Point Defiance Bird Walk
Sunday, October 25, 2026 · 9:00 AM PDT · Sports & Outdoors
Point Defiance Bird Walk
Sunday, November 22, 2026 · 9:00 AM PST · Sports & Outdoors
Drop-in Hikes at Point Defiance
Saturday, December 12, 2026 · 9:00 AM PST · Sports & Outdoors
Point Defiance Bird Walk
Sunday, December 27, 2026 · 9:00 AM PST · Sports & Outdoors
Point Defiance Bird Walk
Sunday, January 24, 2027 · 9:00 AM PST · Sports & Outdoors
Point Defiance Bird Walk
Sunday, February 28, 2027 · 9:00 AM PST · Sports & Outdoors
Point Defiance Bird Walk
Sunday, March 28, 2027 · 9:00 AM PDT · Sports & Outdoors
Point Defiance Bird Walk
Sunday, April 25, 2027 · 9:00 AM PDT · Sports & Outdoors
Point Defiance Bird Walk
Sunday, May 23, 2027 · 9:00 AM PDT · Sports & Outdoors
Tacoma Park Party
probably around Tuesday, June 1, 2027 · Community & Social
Taste of Tacoma
probably around Thursday, July 1, 2027 · Food & Drink

Recently at Point Defiance Park

Tacoma Concert Band Outdoor Series – Point Defiance Park
Thursday, August 6, 2026 · 6:30 PM PDT · Music
Loop Trail Phase 2 Opening Celebration and Guided Walk
Friday, July 31, 2026 · 3:30 PM PDT · Community & Social
Point Defiance Flower & Garden Festival
Saturday, June 6, 2026 · 11:00 AM PDT · Visual Arts

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