Point Defiance Park is Tacoma's 760-acre jewel, which is home to the acclaimed Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, which is the only combined zoo and aquarium in the Northwest.
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
There are five locations within Point Defiance Park to enjoy and rent picnic facilities:
Fort Nisqually Site - surrounded by large old growth forest, this is a favorite group picnic spot! Located near Fort Nisqually but not inside the Fort.
Gig Harbor Viewpoint Site - nestled in the midst of trees, this picnic site offers a picturesque viewpoint of Gig Harbor.
Owen Beach Site - this popular site is located on the beach! Ideal spot for large gatherings. Has a waterfront promenade, large grass area, wooded trails and food concessions.
Main Site - located on a wooded bluff overlooking the Boathouse Marina and Commencement Bay. Large play structure with swings available for use on site. Located near various gardens and Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium.
For more information on picnic facility rentals, please utilize this page: www.metroparkstacoma.org/picnic
BioBlitz
- Point Defiance Park
- 4/27/18 - 4/28/18
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Tacoma Giants: Part 1 Trees of Point Defiance Park
- Point Defiance Park
- 2/24/18 - 4/29/18
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Tacoma Giants: Part 2 Immersion Tree Walk
- Point Defiance Park
- 2/24/18 - 4/29/18
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National ParkRx Day
- Point Defiance Park
- 4/29/18 - 4/30/18
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Birding for Seniors
- Point Defiance Park
- 5/04/18 - 5/05/18
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Coffee with the Birds
- Point Defiance Park
- 5/05/18 - 5/06/18
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Trails Day
- Point Defiance Park
- 6/02/18 - 6/03/18
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Taste of Tacoma
- Point Defiance Park
- 6/22/18 - 6/25/18
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Family Campouts at Owen Beach
- Owen Beach
- 7/13/18 - 8/26/18
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Birding for Seniors
- Point Defiance Park
- 8/03/18 - 8/04/18
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Coffee with the Birds
- Point Defiance Park
- 8/04/18 - 8/05/18
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Coffee with the Birds
- Point Defiance Park
- 9/01/18 - 9/02/18
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Birding for Seniors
- Point Defiance Park
- 10/05/18 - 10/06/18
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