Traffic Alert

Metro Parks of Tacoma has issued a traffic alert for Point Defiance. Please click on the link for current information about traffic and parking at Owens Beach.

Traffic Alerts for Point Defiance

Traffic Alerts: Animal Loop Road

May 4-5, 2017

Animal Loop Road will be closed in both directions to allow for installation of a bridge across the road. Closure will be in effect both days from 5:30 am - 5 pm.

Through May 19, 2017

Animal Loop Road, which is adjacent to Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, will be open to one-way traffic only. Traffic on this road will be open southbound only.