Fire Department # 5 Park
About
Fire Department # 5 Park is a public ocean beach in Washington, about 1.9 miles from the town of Ruston. It has parking and charges no fee. Swimming is not allowed, so plan a visit around the shoreline rather than the water. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. July and August typically bring highs around 77°F and only about four wet days a month, according to typical averages from a nearby weather station in Tacoma. The Puget Canyon Trail starts just 0.2 miles away, and the Garfield Gulch Trail is about 1.3 miles off. Climbers can head to Point Defiance Park, roughly 2 miles away, or the Wilson Way Bridge Boulder at about 2.2 miles.
Beach Details
Swimming
Not allowed
Parking
Street / roadside
Fee
Free
Restrooms
None
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Fire Department # 5 Park
Washington
Data: Washington State Department of Ecology, Coastal Atlas public beach access. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Apr–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 60–77°F and lows of 44–57°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Tacoma #1, WA weather station, 3.9 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan48° high37° low
- Feb50° high37° low
- Mar55° high40° low
- Apr60° high44° low
- May66° high49° low
- Jun71° high53° low
- Jul77° high57° low
- Aug77° high57° low
- Sep71° high53° low
- Oct61° high47° low
- Nov52° high41° low
- Dec47° high37° low
Nearby
- Puget Canyon TrailHiking0.2 mi
- Garfield Gulch TrailHiking1.3 mi
- Point Defiance ParkRock climbing2 mi
- Wilson Way Bridge BoulderRock climbing2.2 mi
- DeLong Park TrailHiking2.4 mi
- Hillside LoopHiking3 mi
- TacomaRock climbing4.1 mi
- Central-West Cascades & SeattleRock climbing7.3 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
