Hamilton Park
About
Hamilton Park is a public ocean beach in Washington, about 1.7 miles from Tacoma. It's a simple, practical stop with restrooms and parking on site, and there's no fee to visit. Swimming is not allowed here, so plan on enjoying the shoreline from the sand rather than the water. Summer is the most comfortable time to come. At a nearby weather station in Tacoma, July and August typically average highs around 77°F with only about four wet days a month, while winter months bring highs in the upper 40s and rain on most days. The beach pairs easily with short outings close by. Puget Canyon Trail and Garfield Gulch Trail both start within about a mile, DeLong Park Trail is roughly 2.4 miles away, and Point Defiance Park, a climbing area, sits about 2.7 miles off.
Beach Details
Swimming
Not allowed
Parking
Street / roadside
Fee
Free
Restrooms
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Hamilton 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, 3.3 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 TrailHiking0.6 mi
- Garfield Gulch TrailHiking0.7 mi
- DeLong Park TrailHiking2.4 mi
- Point Defiance ParkRock climbing2.7 mi
- Wilson Way Bridge BoulderRock climbing2.8 mi
- Hillside LoopHiking2.9 mi
- TacomaRock climbing3.6 mi
- Central-West Cascades & SeattleRock climbing7.9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
