Point Defiance Park

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• Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium: Enjoyable facilities feature a zoo housing 792 animals and aquarium exhibits displaying species native to the Pacific Northwest.
• Fort Niquily A detailed reconstruction of an early 19^th century Hudson’s Bay fur trading and farming post.
• The Pagoda: The Pagoda is the focal point of a tranquilly beautiful Japanese garden, and a popular rental for weddings and parties.
• The Point Defiance Gardens: Extensive and exquisite gardens of a wide variety of flowering plants, shrubs and trees, creating a spirit lifting environment ideal for picture taking.
• Old Growth Forest Area: A five mile scenic drive through the Old Growth Forest Area takes one past exhilarating views of Puget Sound, the Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges, the Tacoma Narrows and the Narrows bridges, Vashon Island and Gig Harbor. Picnic along the way and take pictures if you wish.
• The more then ten miles of picturesque forested trails that meander through the park are ideal for hiking or jogging.
• Never Never Land opened in 1964 as a family picnic area and playground, and has been, and continues to be, a favorite outdoor relaxation destination for the city’s residents.
• Go Kart and Batting Cage areas: The active youngsters in your family will certainly appreciate this section of the park.
• Camping and Logging Museum: Replica of a turn of the century logging camp. This exhibit offers a glimpse into the logging heritage of the Pacific Northwest. The Museum is maintained by the Western Forest Industries Museum.
• Anthony’s Restaurant: This octagonal shaped eatery is the place for top quality seafood, enhanced by outstanding views of Puget Sound and the mountains.
• Like fishing? Then the Park’s Boathouse Marina is the ideal spot at the park. Located on the Point Defiance Park Waterfront.