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Browns Point Lighthouse Park

Tacoma, Washington, United States

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  • Water Quality Status
    Historically passes tests Fri, Sep 8, 2023 at 8:20pm
  • Air Temperature
    0°C / 32°F (air) Sun, Dec 4, 2022 at 8:15pm
  • Wind
    3.6 - 5.4km/h N 10° Sun, Dec 4, 2022 at 8:15pm
  • Light snow
    Light snow Sun, Dec 4, 2022 at 8:15pm
  • Precipitation
    0mm Sun, Dec 4, 2022 at 8:15pm
  • Air Visibility
    2.4km Sun, Dec 4, 2022 at 8:15pm
  • Humidity
    100% Sun, Dec 4, 2022 at 8:15pm

Great views of the Puget Sound and of shipping traffic in and out of the deep-sea port on Tacoma's Commencement Bay.

Located at the tip of historic Browns Point the lighthouse park offers shoreline access, beach walking and picnic areas.

Once an active United States Coast Guard station with a full-time crew, the park also features a lighthouse that is on the National Historic Register.

Tours are offered of the History Center, Boathouse, replica surfboat, original fog bell and the Light Keeper's Cottage.

The description above was copied from or heavily based on Swim Guide, with permission.

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