Conduct in all public parks is subject to all the general police regulations of the City of Tacoma as well as to Chapter 8.27 of the Tacoma Municipal Code. Read more about the City of Tacoma Municipal Code.
Violations are civil infractions that can result in an immediate citation with fines and removal from the park. Failure to comply can result in criminal trespass charges.
Browns Point Park and Dash Point Park are subject to the Pierce County Park Code.
Park Hours
Open ½ hour before sunrise
Close ½ hour after sunset
Exceptions may apply. See the Tacoma Municipal Code for details.
ADA Information – Parks Tacoma strives to create an atmosphere of accessibility for our diverse community.
Park Code
Conduct in all public parks is subject to all the general police regulations of the City of Tacoma as well as to Chapter 8.27 of the Tacoma Municipal Code:
Read the Tacoma Municipal Code- 8.27.010 Chapter constitutes park code
- 8.27.020 Exercise of police power
- 8.27.030 Definitions
- 8.27.040 Permits – Assemblies, entertainment, etc
- 8.27.050 Permits – Generally
- 8.27.060 Public disturbance noises
- 8.27.070 Destruction of park property
- 8.27.080 Intoxicating liquors and marijuana
- 8.27.085 Smoking and vaping in parks prohibited
- 8.27.090 Selling, advertising, soliciting
- 8.27.100 Damage or removal of plants prohibited
- 8.27.110 Disposal of trash
- 8.27.120 Animal control
- 8.27.130 Molesting or feeding animals
- 8.27.140 Damage by animals
- 8.27.150 Prohibitions as to boating, fishing, and swimming
- 8.27.160 Boats and beaches
- 8.27.165 Moorage buoy and float regulations
- 8.27.170 Fires
- 8.27.180 Use of certain equipment
- 8.27.190 Fireworks
- 8.27.200 Vehicle and micromobility device standards
- 8.27.205 Entrance fees
- 8.27.210 No structures in parks; exceptions
- 8.27.215 Parking fees required
- 8.27.220 Opening and closing hours, no use of parks when closed, exceptions
- 8.27.230 Emergency conditions
- 8.27.240 Aiding and abetting violations
- 8.27.250 Penalty for violations
- 8.27.251 Authority to adopt a code of conduct
- 8.27.255 Violators may be required to leave park
- 8.27.260 Severability