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Point Defiance Marina The Marina is located in Point Defiance Park and has been putting people on the water since 1903! Point Defiance Marina is a facility of Parks Tacoma.

We offer boat rentals, pier fishing, a public boat launch, a tackle and gift shop, and a waterfront walk. Please be aware your comments are subject to public disclosure laws and will be screened periodically for the following:

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In this photo, we have an aerial view of the Point Defiance Marina circa 1969. We can see the top two floors of the 1919...
10/12/2026

In this photo, we have an aerial view of the Point Defiance Marina circa 1969. We can see the top two floors of the 1919/1925 pavilion (left) and the 1944 boathouse (center) - prior to the fires that burned them down in 1974 & 1984.

Learn more about the Marina's history on our website: parkstacoma.gov/point-defiance-marina-history/

Photo credit: Northwest Room at The Tacoma Public Library, Richards Studio D155600-248

🐠 Our next Fish Tales at the Marina will be Thursday, October 8 🐟We will be back in the fishing pier area (behind the Bo...
10/05/2026

🐠 Our next Fish Tales at the Marina will be Thursday, October 8 🐟

We will be back in the fishing pier area (behind the Boathouse Store). The story will begin at approximately 11:05-11:10am, followed by a quick movement activity, then a fun craft!

More dates and information can be found on our website: parkstacoma.gov/series/fish-tales/

For this Snapback Sunday, we pulled out a few pictures from our archive. Looking at the first picture we have:⚓ Top Left...
10/04/2026

For this Snapback Sunday, we pulled out a few pictures from our archive.

Looking at the first picture we have:
⚓ Top Left: Cal McClain, 11lb Salmon, November 2005
🛥 Top Right: Unknown, 18lb Lingcod, 15 June 2002
🎏 Bottom Left: Unknown, holding 2 Lingcod, 2 June 2002
🎣 Bottom Right: Unknown, 18.12lb Salmon, 25 July 2002

Swipe to see a closer look at each pic. If you or anyone you know is in one of these pictures, comment below!

Cozy season is upon us! Stop by the Boathouse Store to stock up on all the things that make chilly, rainy days a little ...
10/03/2026

Cozy season is upon us! Stop by the Boathouse Store to stock up on all the things that make chilly, rainy days a little better. ☕🌧🧦

Address

5912 N Waterfront Drive
Tacoma, WA
98407

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+12534043960

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