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Thea's Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 729 Google reviews · Running trail in Tacoma, Washington · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Thea's Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Thea's Park
“It's a beautiful use of a little space of land under the bridge and down to the water.”
“Visited on a Saturday afternoon, was very quiet and peaceful.”
A little stinky, but the shorewalk is really cool. The bridge is a little spooky, but it’s an experience to to walk on it. You can take the bridge down to the pier and walk by the fishers. You can also see the mountains in the distance! Parking is also only $2 :)
Thea’s Park is a hidden gem! Hidden because I almost missed the turn off Dock St into the drive that leads to several parking spots on either side of the drive. Also a couple more spots to park all the way at the end of the drive by the small rock beach.
Lovely little waterfront park featuring a grassy lawn, walking paths, a little rocky beach, and interpretive signs about the history and the park's namesake. Google Thea Foss if you're interested, she was an incredible woman. There's not much parking, but probably enough for a park this size.
It's a beautiful use of a little space of land under the bridge and down to the water. Turned into a park of sorts. It has some parking under the bridge. It has lawnscaped grass and trees. A cement bulkhead where the little beach is formed at low tide. Paved walking area along the water to the small boat dock atea.
Trail conditions & character
“It's a beautiful use of a little space of land under the bridge and down to the water.”
“Hidden because I almost missed the turn off Dock St into the drive that leads to several parking spots on either side of the drive.”
“No permanent restrooms that I saw, but there were some portapotties, and probably more in the nearby dock buildings.”
“Visited on a Saturday afternoon, was very quiet and peaceful.”
“Great place to watch the boats, walk the dog, people watch, out just kick back and relax.”
“Waterfront park area has a good green space with the large rock at the east end next to The Dock, which adds another place to walk around with a boardwalk on the backside.”
Plan your run at Thea's Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitemetroparkstacoma.org
- Phone(253) 592-8019
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 6:30 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 6:30 AM–6 PM |
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