PEDESTRIAN DETOURS

Pedestrians and bicycles need to detour around the Japanese Garden to reach Five Mile Drive

The path behind the Pagoda and the pedestrian bridge between the Japanese Garden and the main picnic area (near the playground) will be closed to allow construction of Loop Trail Phase 2 for approximately two weeks.

Detour Routes: 

• Option 1: Park at the waterfront near Anthony’s or the Marina and detour up the stairs at the end of the promenade to the main picnic area. From there the trail connects to Five Mile Drive.
• Option 2: Park on the west side of the Rose Garden (near the Iris Garden) and walk or cycle along the zoo perimeter towards the main picnic area. From there the trail connects to Five Mile Drive.

VEHICLE DETOURS

Know before you go! Get driving directions to your favorite attractions using the Google links below.

Construction in Point Defiance Park will have a temporary impact on vehicular traffic. All park destinations will remain open; only a section of the road will be closed.

• Gardens, Pagoda, and Marina – use the Pearl Street Entrance
• Zoo, Owen Beach, Fort Nisqually, Rhododendron Garden, and Outer Loop – use the Mildred Street entrance

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