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Point Defiance Park    

Tripadvisor (1,264) · Park in Tacoma, United States
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Scenic park offering more than 700 acres of woodland trails, gardens and waterfront views, along with a zoo and aquarium.

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5.0/5 · 1,264 reviews
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Sep 25, 2024
This is a beautiful FREE park with lots of opportunities for hiking, walking, cold water swimming, and wildlife viewing. It’s one of my favorite places in the area. Highly recommend exploring here. Full review by laurenpc123
Jul 4, 2024
Beautiful park! Rose gardens are lovely and very well maintained. Zoo and aquarium were packed with people. Hiking trails throughout park. Full review by Patti W
Jul 3, 2024
This was a very nice park. It was very large and wooded. There were roads for driving in addition to the ability to take a hike. I enjoyed a walk at Owen’s Beach where there was plenty of free parki… Full review by TennisStar602

Questions & answers

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Can you bring dogs on leach?
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Yes definitely as long as they are on a leash.
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Is there an entrance fee to the rose garden ?
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No, and it is beautiful!
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Do zoo tickets include admission to the aqaurium?
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Not sure. The last time I went there the new aquarium was being prepared for opening, hence no admittance.
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We want to visit the zoo but we will have our travel trailer with us. Will we be able to find appropriate parking?
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Is it a 12’ trailer or a 40’ fifth wheel? How can someone answer this question. Why would u drag your trailer through a park anyways? Aren’t you staying at a campground we’re you …
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Is it a 12’ trailer or a 40’ fifth wheel? How can someone answer this question. Why would u drag your trailer through a park anyways? Aren’t you staying at a campground we’re you can park your trlr and drive? There are a lot of open areas for parking boat trls etc so I guess you can find something if you get there early. You might want to look at options to make it easier on yourselves although it might cost you a few dollars more.
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