Pierce Transit Is Your Ride to Summer
This summer, take Pierce Transit to explore all that our region has to offer and leave the hassle of driving behind. Youth 18 and under always ride free!
Featured Destinations
Parks & Trails
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Wright Park
Wright Park
Take Route 1 to 6th Ave & G St
Historic 27-acre park in Tacoma with a botanical conservatory, self-guided tree tour, playground and sprayground.
Point Defiance Park
Point Defiance Park
Take Route 10 or 11 to Pearl St & Park Way
A 760-acre urban oasis in Tacoma with a wide variety of attractions and activities.
Stewart Heights Park
Stewart Heights Park
Take Route 42 to McKinley Ave & E 56th St
This park in Tacoma features sports fields, a skateboard park, playground and large outdoor swimming pool.
Gig Harbor Skate Park
Gig Harbor Skate Park
Take Route 100 to Kimball Dr & Pioneer Way
This park features a large concrete bowl for skaters, climbing wall, play structures and nearby trails.
Skansie Brothers Park
Skansie Brothers Park
Take Route 101
Historic park in Gig Harbor with scenic views, a splash pad, and summer concert series.
Cushman Trail
Cushman Trail
Take Route 101
A 6.2 mile paved pedestrian and bike trail in Gig Harbor with restrooms and drinking fountains.
Bradley Lake Park
Bradley Lake Park
Take Route 402 to 31st Ave SE & 4th St Pl SE
This park in Puyallup features fishing areas, walking trails, a covered picnic area, youth ballfields, and an inclusive playground.
Photo credit: City of Puyallup
Town Square Park
Town Square Park
Take Route 500 or 501 to
Federal Way Downtown Station
Small park with a playground, splashpad, and free events throughout the summer.
Photo credit: City of Federal Way
Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden
Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden
Take Route 501 to
Weyerhaeuser Wy S & 33rd Pl S
A 22-acre woodland garden with one of the largest collections of rhododendron species in the world. Children under 12 enter free.
Music & Art
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Tacoma Art Museum
Tacoma Art Museum
Take Route 1 to Pacific Ave & Hood St
Collection of over 5,400 works emphasizing art and artists of the Northwest and broader western region. Free admission on Thursday evenings from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Museum of Glass
Museum of Glass
Take Route 1 to Pacific Ave & Hood St
Watch live glassmaking demonstrations and view glass art. Enjoy Family Day activities on second Saturdays. Free admission on third Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Art on the Ave
Art on the Ave
Take Route 1 to 6th Ave & Alder St
Sunday, August 9, 2026
A festival on 6th Ave in Tacoma between Alder St and State St, featuring local artists, art vendors, food, music and culture.
Photo credit: The 6th Avenue Business District
Showbox Concerts at Dune Peninsula
Showbox Concerts at Dune Peninsula
Take Route 10 or 11 to Pearl St & N 51st St
Outdoor concert series running from July 9 through September 19.
Photo credit: Parks Tacoma
Skansie Brothers Park
Skansie Brothers Park
Take Route 100 to
Harborview Dr & Rosedale St
Free summer concert series in the park on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. from June 7 through August 25.
Photo credit: The City of Gig Harbor, WA
Shakespeare in the Park
Shakespeare in the Park
Various locations in Tacoma
Free performances of “A Midsummer Nights Dream” will be held in parks around Tacoma from Saturday, August 9 through Sunday, August 17 .
Photo credit: Parks Tacoma
Kids & Family
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Children's Museum of Tacoma
Children's Museum of Tacoma
Take Route 1 to Pacific Ave & Hood St
A dynamic, play-based facility in the heart of downtown Tacoma. Admission is by donation only.
Cheney Stadium
Cheney Stadium
Take Route 2 to 19th St S & Mullen St
Cheer on the Tacoma Rainiers Minor League Baseball team at a home game.
Eastside Community Center
Eastside Community Center
Take Route 41 to Portland Ave E & E 56th St
Amenities include a fitness center, gym, swimming pool, and a wide variety of activities and programs for all ages.
Photo credit: Parks Tacoma
King Family Fun Center
King Family Fun Center
Take Route 402 to 2nd St NE & 5th Ave NE
Play 18 holes of outdoor mini golf.
Open for all ages.
Wild Waves
Wild Waves
Take Route 402 to Enchanted Pkwy & 360th
Don’t miss a visit to Wild Waves Theme & Water Park for its final season in 2026.
El Centro Skate Rink
El Centro Skate Rink
Take Route 500 to Pacific Hwy & 340th Place
Join an open skate session, or brush up on your skills with classes and lessons for skaters of all levels.
Stay Cool Indoors
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WA State History Museum
WA State History Museum
Take Route 1 to Pacific Ave & Hood St
Explore Washington’s people, places, and impacts on the world through interactive exhibitions and dynamic events. Free admission on third Thursdays from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Photo credit: ColleenMichaels – stock.adobe.com
Galaxy Movie Theater
Galaxy Theatres
Take Route 100 to
Pt Fosdick Dr NW & 45th St Ct NW
Catch the latest movie or a classic throwback with air conditioning and luxury recliner seating. Galaxy Summer Fest 2026 features a different family-friendy hit every Friday.
Harbor History Museum
Harbor History Museum
Take Route 101 to
Harborview Dr & N Harborview
Artifacts, video kiosks, and a small theatre bring Peninsula history to life, with an additional 3-5 special exhibits throughout the year, so there is always something new to see and experience.
The Commons Mall
The Commons Mall
Take Route 402 to 324th St S & 17th Ave S
Go shopping, grab a bite to eat, or catch a movie at Cinemark Century.
Fife Pierce County Library
Fife Pierce County Library
Take Route 501 to 20th St E & 66th Ave E
Enjoy a new book or movie, or take advantage of one of the many free programs Pierce County Library System has to offer.
Fife Aquatic Center
Fife Aquatic Center
Take Route 500 to
Pacific Hwy E & 54th Ave E
Swimming lesson programs and drop-in swim sessions available for all ages.
