Youth activity: Summer Camp - Rock & Ropes 1
Pt. Defiance Day - Point Defiance Park
On Friday of camp, we will meet at Pt. Defiance and spend the day exploring
- Fri, Jun 27, 2025
- Tacoma Youth Programs
- Youth
- Youth
- Easy
- Easy
- Mileage: 6.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 300 ft
- 26 (26 capacity)
- 3 (4 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Drop-off will be at the Rustic Picnic Area on 5 mile drive (just before the rhododendron garden) at 8:30am
On Friday, we will meet at Pt. Defiance Park. Drop-off will be at 8:30am at the "Rustic Picnic Area" off 5-mile drive, where there is a small parking lot on the right and room for cars to pull off. It is a couple hundred yards past the playground, and just before you reach the Rhododendron Garden.
We will spend the morning exploring the park with a nature scavenger hunt, enjoy a picnic lunch, and then head down to Owen Beach for games, camp awards, and playing at the beach.
Pick-up will be at Owen Beach at 4:30pm.
Please send your camper with a large water bottle, lunch and snacks, sunscreen, appropriate shoes for hiking. Optional: swimsuit and water shoes.
Point Defiance Park
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NOAA Puget Sound: Shilshole Bay to Commencement Bay No. 18474 - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
Backpack
Water bottle
Snacks/Lunch
Sun protection
Optional: Swimsuit, water shoes