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Tacoma Nature Center Hours
Tuesday - Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday
10:00am - 4:00pm
Closed Sunday and Monday
Nature Center Trails
Open everyday 8:00am to sunset
No animals or bicycles allowed
Holiday Closures
The Nature Center will be closed on the following dates for the holidays. The trails will remain open every day as normal.
Thu., Nov. 26
Fri., Nov. 27*
*only open 10-4
Thu., Dec. 24
Fri., Dec. 25
Sat., Dec. 26
Fri., Jan. 1
Directions to Tacoma Nature Center
(253) 591-6439
Click here
Tacoma Nature Center
There is a lot to do at the Nature Center!
• Events & Classes
• Nature Preschool
• School Groups
• Culminating Projects
• Scout Badge Programs
• Birthday Parties
• Weddings & Rentals
• Trail Map
• Native Plant Nursery
• History
• Volunteers
• Links
Lace up your shoes and take a "quietly wild" trek in the heart of the city. You may hear the honking of Canada geese and the peculiar twitter of the wood duck as you explore this 70-acre wetland habitat. Tread carefully and you might catch sight of a red fox, raccoon, blue heron or other wildlife.
Pick up a self-guiding booklet in the Visitor Center to help you identify the many native plants you'll spot along the two-mile path. Discover science secrets in the Center's exhibit area and laboratory. Join in exciting nature programs for youth, adults or families.
If you feel your curiosity going a little wild, talk to the staff about all the things you and your family can do at this unique nature preserve which includes:
- 66 Parkland Acres
- 5 Maintained Acres
- Nearly two miles of Soft Surfaced Trails
- One half mile outdoor access route for wheelchairs
Thank you Tacoma voters! On Nov. 8, 2005 Tacoma voters showed their support for their parks by passing the $84.3 million park improvement bond. Planned projects that will benefit the Tacoma Nature Center and Snake Lake include: reconstruction of the footbridge, perimeter fencing, improving barrier-free accessibility, lake clean-up, general building improvements, interpretive signage and educational exhibits. To learn more about some of the proposed projects for the future, click here.
Eagle Scout Projects Completed at Nature Center
South Sounders - Help our Habitat Click here for information
Wildlife Problems? Click here for information
Last Updated: Nov 17, 2009 11:07 AM