Portland Avenue Park

The Portland Avenue Park is our first Tacoma, WA park featured on the PSPPG. This park is just south of I-5 off the Portland Avenue exit. The park has a playground with limited play equipment that caters to younger children. However the parks footprint is very large that boasts a large open play area with walking path along with a basketball court, and tennis courts. There is also a wading pool (click here for details) and community center on site so I'm sure at times this park can get hopping. But if you are looking for a place to fly a kite, kick a soccer ball, play catch, or just relax under the covered gazebo in our unpredictable NW weather this could be a great spot for those in the local Tacoma area. 

Ratings for this park:                                         
Age: 1-18
Playground: Yes but for younger kids                         
Bike Area: Yes but limited unless done on gravel walking path          Sports Equipment: Yes                Highlights: Big open field perfect for flying kites or playing sports.   Crowd Levels: Only been once and no one was there.   
Hours: Dusk till dawn

Click here for directions from Google Maps.