Point Defiance Park
5400 N Pearl St, Tacoma, WA 98407
760 acres · 15 miles of trails
Tacoma's Point Defiance Park, a 760-acre peninsula and one of the US's largest urban parks, offers leashed dogs 15 miles of trails and Five-Mile Drive. Shade, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans support exploration. Busy areas require close control.
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- Park
- Point Defiance Park
- Type
- Metropark
- Location
- Tacoma, Washington
- Coordinates
- 47.3094, -122.5183
- Size
- 760 acres
- Trail miles
- 15
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.8 / 5 (12,800 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.9 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.8 from 12,800 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 760 acres of room
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Dog policy
760-acre Tacoma peninsula park (one of largest urban parks in US). Leashed dogs on 15 miles of trails + Five-Mile Drive.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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