Whether you're visiting in the winter for Zoo Lights or summer, there's lots to see and do in the park. Fort Nisqually is also a great destination. There's a fee to tour the Fort, plan on an extra hour+ if you decide to check it out. There's a lot of wildlife inside and near the park. We saw deer in... More 

Beautiful and fun! We found a nice beach at this park and sat and watched the ocean for a couple of hours. It was so great! Very clean park.

This is a good relaxing spot. You can see a lot of locals come do exercise and relax. Hammocks or blanquets some people playing tennis or jogging and others taking pictures

Took some out of state family to visit the beach,was a great afternoon.Not to crowded,but a number of people out enjoying the day.

We frequent this park and it's always clean and beautiful. I love the 5 mile drive and all the views. Great place to go if you like Pokémon Go and/or beautiful scenery!

I love Point Defiance, it is a place I bring my out of town visitors to because of the variety. With beautiful old growth forests, a lovely drive with views galore, the beaches for sunbathing, swimming if you dare and rock skipping, long and short trails to get your workout on and picnic areas, you just can't beat this place... More 

I'm in Tacoma alone and this was a perfect solo activity. Great view with well maintained paths. The zoo is also here which I did not go to. Nice workout and there are even places for decent rock climbing.

This is a great park with beaches, picnic areas and hiking trails. Good family and friend gathering place. We saw deer and racoons on a backdrop of uncrowded beach and forest.

This is a large forested park, with established beaches, waterfront promenade, boat house and Marine store -- picnicking spots, rose gardens, rhododendron gardens and miles and miles of established trails -- there really is something for most families here -- I take my dogs here every day for walking the trails, and then playing in the off-leash dog area --... More