Dune Peninsula at Point Defiance Park

02/13/2026

This Sunday, Feb 15, join volunteers this Valentine's weekend to take back the trailside from non-native blackberries and set the native berries free! We’ll work in this sunny stretch of trail to free up native salmonberry and huckleberry in this favorite birding spot and entrance trail to our beautiful forest.

Sign up at the link on our website at the link below:

Join us to take back the trailside from nonnative blackberries and set the native berries free.

07/25/2025

Looking for concert info? You’ll find it at Dune Peninsula Concerts

06/18/2025

Tacoma’s 4th of July celebration is back! Head to the Ruston Way Waterfront where you'll enjoy a full day of live music, food, entertainment, and craft vendors. The fun begins at noon and ends with spectacular fireworks over Puget Sound.

Presented by Emerald Queen Casino
Featuring the City of Tacoma Government fireworks show presented by Tacoma Venues & Events

Supported by
BECU Audacy Umpqua Bank Silver Cloud Hotels - Tacoma Waterfront HOT 103.7 Seattle

05/23/2025

You'll have the prettiest garden in your neighborhood with tips and tricks from the experts at the Point Defiance Flower & Garden Festival. 🌺🌸🌼 Tag your friends and make plans to join us at this free event on June 7 & 8!

www.parkstacoma.gov/ptdflowergardenfest/

Presented by Western Washington Toyota Dealers
Supported by Lightcurve Internet Audacy Emma 94.1 Seattle South Sound Magazine TAPCO CU Showcase Magazine
Children's Garden supported by O Bee Credit Union

Enjoy a showcase of gardening in the Pacific Northwest with hands-on programming, garden tours, food trucks, shopping, lectures, live music and more.

04/27/2025

The Point Defiance Flower & Garden Festival on June 7 & 8 is the perfect place to find garden inspiration, shopping, and fun!
✅Plant Market
✅Food Trucks
✅Lecture Series
✅Children's Wonder and Grow Garden
✅Paint & Sip workshops
✅Make & Take workshops
✅Garden Tours
✅Wine & Beer Tasting

Admission to the festival is free. Workshops, garden tours and wine/beer tasting require tickets. For more info visit www.parkstacoma.gov/ptdflowergardenfest

Presented by Western Washington Toyota Dealers

06/25/2024

Celebrate Independence Day in Tacoma with iconic views, star-studded entertainment, local food and craft vendors, and spectacular fireworks! 🎇

www.metroparkstacoma.org/event/summerblast

Emerald Queen Casino
City of Tacoma Government
Bath Fitter NW
Lightcurve Internet
Tacoma Venues & Events
Dinsmore Auto Group

Umpqua Bank

Media Partner: Audacy
HOT 103.7 Seattle
KISW 99.9 "The Rock"
Seattle Wolf
107.7 The End
94.1 The Sound Seattle

06/22/2024

Celebrate independence Day in Tacoma with iconic views, star-studded entertainment, local food and craft vendors, and spectacular fireworks! 🎇

tacomasummerblast.com

The Emerald Queen Casino fireworks show is presented by City of Tacoma Government

05/23/2024

There’s nothing lovelier than springtime at Point Defiance Park in Tacoma. Whether you’re an expert gardener, a budding plant lover or just enjoy smelling the roses, the Point Defiance Flower & Garden Festival on June 1 and 2 is the perfect place to find garden inspiration, shopping, food, and fun.

www.metroparkstacoma.org/ptdflowergardenfest

Presented by Western Washington Toyota Dealers

01/19/2024

06/01/2023

Saturday at Dune!

Want a fun way to enjoy Saturday morning? Sign up to join in on this free nature walk! Led by one of our Educators, you will learn more about the natural environment of Dune Peninsula and get to enjoy wonderful views of the water. If we are lucky, maybe the mountain will be out too! This walk is fully paved and geared toward accessibility for all abilities. Dress for the weather – walk will happen rain or shine. Recommended for ages 3+. Service animals permitted, no pets allowed. Pre-registration is requested.
https://www.metroparkstacoma.org/event/paved-nature-walk-spring-is-in-the-air/