Jack Hyde Park

Jack Hyde Park is a public ocean beach on Commencement Bay in Washington, about 1.6 miles from Tacoma. It's a simple, low-key stop with accessible access and parking. There is no fee to visit, and swimming is not allowed, so plan on enjoying the shoreline from the beach rather than the water. Summer is the most comfortable time to come. Typical averages from a nearby Tacoma weather station show July and August highs around 77°F with only about four wet days each month, while winter brings highs in the upper 40s and rain on most days. The beach pairs easily with a short walk nearby. Garfield Gulch Trail is about half a mile away and Puget Canyon Trail under a mile. A little farther out, DeLong Park Trail sits about 2.5 miles off, and Point Defiance Park, a climbing area, is roughly 2.9 miles away.