Wright Park, Tacoma

Name: Wright Park
Address: 501 S I St, Tacoma, 98405-4258, United States
Telephone: (253) 305-1000

#26 among attractions in Tacoma

Botanical garden, Park, Relax in park

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Facts and practical information

Wright Park is a 27-acre arboretum and public park located in Tacoma, Washington, that is managed by Metro Parks Tacoma. The park was designed by Bavarian landscape architect Edward Otto Schwagerl. ()

Built: 1886 (138 years ago)Elevation: 318 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 47°15'39"N, 122°26'53"W

Address

501 S I StNew TacomaTacoma 98405-4258 United States

Contact

(253) 305-1000

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Day trips

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

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

1 miSE
Museum
Children's Museum of Tacoma, Tacoma
25 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.
1 miSE
Museum, Art museum
Tacoma Art Museum, Tacoma
27 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.
1.2 miSE
Bridge, Art gallery
Bridge of Glass, Tacoma
31 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.
~1050 ftN
Church
First Presbyterian Church, Tacoma
6 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.
0.5 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Pantages Theater, Tacoma
14 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.
0.6 miE
Museum
Foss Waterway Seaport, Tacoma
15 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 miSE
Convention center, City hall
Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center, Tacoma
25 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.
0.5 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Rialto Theater, Tacoma
14 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...
0.4 miSE
Historical place, City hall
Old City Hall, Tacoma
12 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 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Broadway Center for the Performing Arts, Tacoma
13 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.
~1070 ftNE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Landmark Convention Center, Tacoma
6 min walk • The Landmark Convention Center in Tacoma, Washington, United States is located at 47 St. Helens Avenue. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1993. Ambrose J. Russell is credited as the architect of the meeting hall and theater.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Wright Park open?

Wright Park is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday 10 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Wright Park?

Nearby attractions include First Church of Christ, Tacoma (4 min walk), Western Reformed Seminary, Tacoma (5 min walk), First Presbyterian Church, Tacoma (6 min walk), Landmark Convention Center, Tacoma (6 min walk).

How to get to Wright Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Wright Park:

Bus

Division Ave & S I St • Lines: 11 (5 min walk)
N I St & N 2nd St • Lines: 16 (6 min walk)

Light rail

Theater District/South 9th Street • Lines: T (13 min walk)
Commerce Street/South 11th Street • Lines: T (18 min walk)