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NORTH TACOMA
THE COMMUNITY
North Tacoma has a charming small-town feel encompassing several neighborhoods like Old Town, Ruston, Stadium District, North Slope Historic District, Proctor District, and the University of Puget Sound. With plenty of street parking and treelined streets, the area is walkable, making getting around simple. The neighborhood boasts some beautiful historic homes from classic to craftsman.
New construction in this area is rare, with most of the homes being built in the 60s and 70s. Point Defiance Zoo is a frequent visitor spot for locals and out-of-towners alike. The 702-acre park is nestled on the northern tip of Tacoma, meeting the waterfront for a beautiful view. You can find many fabulous restaurants looking out onto Commencement Bay directly facing Vashon Island. With community gardens, farmers markets, and restaurants, this area is boasting with things to do.
Amenities & Attractions
SEASONAL EVENTS
Proctor Farmers Market: 2702 N Proctor St, Tacoma, WA 98407 proctorfarmersmarket.com
T-Town Family Fourth Festival & Fireworks: https://www.ttown4th.com/ On Ruston Way from McCarver to Dune Peninsula Park
Tacoma Holiday Food & Gift Festival: Tacoma Dome: 2727 E D St, Tacoma, WA
Tacoma Film Festival: tacomafilmfestival com
PARKS
Titlow Park: 8425 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA 98465
Wright Park: 501 S I St, Tacoma, WA 98405
Jefferson Park: 801 N Mason Ave, Tacoma, WA 98406
NORTH TACOMA HAS A CHARMING SMALL-TOWN FEEL ENCOMPASSING SEVERAL NEIGHBORHOODS LIKE OLD TOWN, RUSTON, STADIUM DISTRICT, NORTH SLOPE HISTORIC DISTRICT, PROCTOR DISTRICT, AND THE UNIVERSITY OF PUGET SOUND
Neighbors Park: 722 S I St, Tacoma, WA 98405
Washington Park: N 10th St and, N Washington St, Tacoma, WA 98406
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St Anthony Hospital
St. Clare Hospital
St Joseph Medical Center
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Sports Teams:
Seattle Seahawks
Seattle Thunderbirds
Seattle Mariners
Tacoma Rainiers
Must See Attractions:
Point Defiance Zoo
America's Car Museum
Museum of Glass
Mount Rainier National Park
Tacoma Dome
Working Waterfront Maritime Museum
Broadway Center for Performing Arts
About the County:
With a population of over 795,225, Pierce County is the second most populous county in the state of Washington The county was named after U.S. President Franklin Pierce in 1852 Tacoma holds the tile of the largest city and county seat. Surrounded by saltwater shores and towering mountain peaks, it's hard to imagine a more beautiful place to live Pierce county offers something for everybody from it's bustling cities with rich culture and active nightlife to it's sleepy timber towns where main streets are lined with quaint cafes and cottage industries. Everybody from small-town farmers to big-city professional share the pioneer spirit and call Pierce County home
CHICAGO TITLE OF WASHINGTON
TACOMA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Tacoma School District No. 10, commonly called Tacoma Public Schools, is the main school district for Tacoma, Washington, United States. Composed of 35 elementary schools, nine middle schools, and eight high schools, it is the third largest school district in Washington State. In partnership with parents and community, they will provide a comprehensive educational experience that is rigorous, individualized and enables students to contribute to a changing and diverse world.
