Metro Parks Tacoma

  • Search Site
  • Park Finder
  • Register

Owen Beach

Features You'll Find:
Hover over an icon for more details
  • ADDITIONAL FEATURES
    • Art & Artifacts
    • Drinking Fountain
    • Parking Stalls
    • Parking Stalls / ADA
    • Restroom / Year Round
    • Trail / Hard
    • Trail / Soft
  • BUILDINGS & PICNIC SITES
    • Barbecue
    • Picnic / Drop in
    • Picnic / Reservable
  • SWIMMING
    • Beach
  • BOATING & FISHING
    • Boat Launch / Walk Up
  • NATURAL FEATURES
    • Natural Areas
    • Puget Sound
    • Viewpoint
    • Waterfront
Hours:

Open ½ hour before sunrise
Close ½ hour after sunset

Restroom Schedule

5605 N. Owen Beach Rd.
WA, Tacoma 98407

Get Directions

Views of Vashon Island, ferry boats and fishing craft make Owen Beach one of Point Defiance Park's most popular destinations. Owen Beach offers waterfront picnic shelters with grills, tables, a restroom and ample free parking.

Drive to the beach along Five Mile Drive or follow the scenic waterfront promenade from the Boathouse Marina.

Flying Kites in Front of the Large Owen Beach Picnic Shelter
LARGE RESERVABLE PICNIC SHELTER
Picnic sites are available for rent between April 1 and September 30 each year. Reservations may be made up to 365 days in advance. More info and how to make a reservation. 


FOOD CONCESSIONS AT THE OWEN BEACH BATHHOUSE
Open noon-7 pm daily (weather dependent)

Seal Pup Do not disturb seals and sea lions - it's the law! If you see a seal on the beach, give it room - at least 100 yards. Dogs should be leashed and kept away. Do not feed seals fish bait as the next bait they find may have a fish hook in it. Chasing, tormenting, molesting, capturing or feeding these animals is harassment and is prohibited. If you see a marine mammal being harassed contact NOAA Fisheries Enforcement Hotline (1-800-853-1964). Harbor seals utilize shoreline locations as resting places (haul-outs) for several hours every day to regulate body temperature, interact with other seals and sleep. Seal pups are born in the spring and summer and need time ashore. If animal has been on the beach for 48 hours or is clearly in distress (injured) contact NW marine Mammal Stranding Network (1-800-853-1964).
Point Defiance Dont Feed Wildlife Sign Graphic
  • Wildlife can experience malnutrition, disease, and overpopulation due to human feeding.
  • Wildlife often exhibit aggressive behaviors when they become conditioned to expect food from people.
  • Overpopulation is a significant contributor to poor water quality and toxic algae growth, endangering public health and safety.
  • Feeding is illegal and to help curb overpopulation issues, citations will be issued for violations. Feeding carries a $532 penalty. (TMC 8.27.130)

RESTROOMS
Open 10 am to dusk year round.

KAYAK RENTALS AT OWEN BEACH
Open noon - 7 pm daily (weather dependent)
Includes paddle, pfd (personal floatation device- aka life jacket) and float cushion

For more info call (253) 759-8151:
Ruston Recreation Rentals
5102 N. Winnifred St.
Ruston, WA 98407 

PRICES (plus tax - tax not included in these listings / prices subject to change / Visa, MC, Discover, Novus)
Mid-Week (Monday-Friday)            
   1 hour  2 hours  3 hours  Addl. hour  Day  Deposit
Single  $14  $22  $30  $8  $50  Drivers License
Double  $20  $30  $38  $8  $65  Drivers License
Weekend (Sat-Sun)            
   1 hour  2 hours  3 hours  Addl. hour  Day  Deposit
Single  $20  $28  $37  $10  $60  Drivers License
Double  $25  $35  $44  $10  $75  Drivers License
Events Happening Here:
  • 09 Jun
    Explore the Shore
    Become a citizen scientist for a day at Owen Beach! Join Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium naturalists for...
    11:00 am
  • 26 Jun
    Explore the Shore
    Become a citizen scientist for a day at Owen Beach! Join Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium naturalists for...
    12:30 am
  • 07 Jul
    Explore the Shore
    Become a citizen scientist for a day at Owen Beach! Join Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium naturalists for...
    10:00 am