Thea Park, Tacoma

#56 among attractions in Tacoma

Park, Relax in park

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Facts and practical information

The Thea Foss Waterway, formerly the City Waterway, is a north–south inlet of Commencement Bay separating downtown Tacoma, Washington, from the Port of Tacoma. ()

Elevation: 0 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 47°15'41"N, 122°26'24"W

Address

405 Dock St.New TacomaTacoma 98402 United States

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Thea Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museum of Glass, Children's Museum of Tacoma, Tacoma Art Museum, Bridge of Glass.

1.1 miS
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Museum of Glass, Tacoma
29 min walk • The Museum of Glass is a 75,000-square-foot art museum in Tacoma, Washington dedicated to the medium of glass. Since its founding in 2002, the Museum of Glass has been committed to creating a space for the celebration of the studio glass movement through nurturing artists, implementing education, and encouraging creativity.
0.9 miS
Museum
Children's Museum of Tacoma, Tacoma
22 min walk • Children's Museum of Tacoma is a nonprofit museum for children located in Tacoma, Washington. The museum officially opened in 1986. The museum offers hands on play-to-learn experiences for children. In 2018 the museum secured a 1.6 million dollar commitment from the U.S.
0.9 miS
Museum, Art museum
Tacoma Art Museum, Tacoma
25 min walk • The Tacoma Art Museum is an art museum in Tacoma, Washington, United States. It focuses primarily on the art and artists from the Pacific Northwest and broader western region of the U.S. Founded in 1935, the museum has strong roots in the community and anchors the university and museum district in downtown Tacoma.
1.1 miS
Bridge, Art gallery
Bridge of Glass, Tacoma
29 min walk • The Bridge of Glass is a 500-foot pedestrian partially-covered footbridge spanning Interstate 705 in Tacoma, Washington. It was opened in 2002 as a gift to the city.
~1910 ftNW
Church
First Presbyterian Church, Tacoma
10 min walk • First Presbyterian Church in Tacoma, Washington is a historic congregation founded in 1873. Its current Romanesque building was designed by noted church architect Ralph Adams Cram, Mr. Earl N.
0.4 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows
Pantages Theater, Tacoma
12 min walk • The Pantages Theatre or Jones Building in Tacoma, Washington was designed by the architect B. Marcus Priteca. The unusual structure opened in January 1918. It was designed to be an office building and a vaudeville theatre. The theaters Second Renaissance Revival style is juxtaposed with the Commercial style.
~1480 ftSE
Museum
Foss Waterway Seaport, Tacoma
8 min walk • The Working Waterfront Maritime Museum is a Maritime Museum located in Tacoma, Washington, USA. The museum sits on the Thea Foss Waterway.
0.9 miS
Convention center, City hall
Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center, Tacoma
23 min walk • The Greater Tacoma Convention Center, is a convention center in downtown Tacoma, in the U.S. state of Washington. It opened in November 2004 and has been described as the "second largest meeting and event facility in Western Washington". It was designed by MulvannyG2 Architecture, of Bellevue, Washington.
0.4 miS
Concerts and shows, Theater
Rialto Theater, Tacoma
12 min walk • The Rialto Theatre in Tacoma, Washington was built in 1918 to showcase movies. Its design reflects the affluence following World War I. It reflects the character of a palace and is the result of efforts by entrepreneur Henry T. Moore and Tacoma architect Roland E. Borhek...
~1380 ftS
Historical place, City hall
Old City Hall, Tacoma
7 min walk • The Old City Hall is a five-story building in Tacoma, Washington that served as the city hall in the early 20th century. The building features a ten-story clocktower on the southeast corner, facing the intersection of Pacific Avenue and S 7th Street.
0.5 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Broadway Center for the Performing Arts, Tacoma
12 min walk • Tacoma Arts Live is a 501 non-profit organization located in the historic Theater District of downtown Tacoma, Washington. Encompassing the Pantages, Rialto, and Theatre on the Square, Tacoma Arts Live manages the largest complex of theaters between Seattle, Washington and Portland, Oregon.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Thea Park?

Nearby attractions include Landmark Convention Center, Tacoma (5 min walk), Old City Hall, Tacoma (7 min walk), Foss Waterway Seaport, Tacoma (8 min walk), Old City Hall Historic District, Tacoma (9 min walk).

How to get to Thea Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Thea Park:

Light rail

Theater District/South 9th Street • Lines: T (10 min walk)
Commerce Street/South 11th Street • Lines: T (16 min walk)

Bus

S 9th St & St Helens Ave • Lines: 1, 11, 16, 45, 57 (11 min walk)
S 9th St & Broadway • Lines: 1, 11, 16, 2, 45, 57 (12 min walk)