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Point Defiance Pagoda

4.7 ★★★★★ 211 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Tacoma, Washington

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Park, aquarium and zoo boasting gardens, forests and hiking trails, plus beaches.

Plan your tour

  • Capacity hosts up to 130 guests, per the venue's own info
  • Pricing packages mentioned around $385 — confirm with the venue, since dates and package tiers change what's included
  • Rain plan an indoor or covered backup for the ceremony comes up in reviews and the venue's own info — confirm it holds your full guest list, since this is the one thing you can't reschedule
  • Lodging on-site lodging comes up in reviews and the venue's own info — ask how many beds and whether the wedding-night stay is included
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 253-404-3980
  • Website metroparkstacoma.org — most venues book tours right on their site

Hours

Monday 9 am–5 pm
Tuesday 9 am–5 pm
Wednesday 9 am–5 pm
Thursday 9 am–5 pm
Friday 9 am–5 pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Most venues show the grounds by appointment and close the calendar on event days — book a tour rather than dropping in.

The setting

The style of Point Defiance Pagoda in couples' own words — pulled from their reviews and the venue's own info, not guessed from the photos.

🌹 Rose Garden

“Be sure to visit Owens beach, the rose garden, the koi pond, and to hike around the beautiful forest while you're here!”

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🍁 Japanese Garden 7 mentions

“The Japanese Garden is really beautiful and the pagoda is a really wonderful space for probably up to 60ish guests.”

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🌊 Waterside Garden 6 mentions

“Great for a venue, very nice bathrooms and marble hallways, pristine marble stairs, beautiful rustic interior, pretty ponds and areas to be outside, and gorgeous view💖🌿🌱🎉”

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Amenities couples mention

Amenities couples name in their reviews of Point Defiance Pagoda — the fastest way to tell what the venue actually offers before you drive out for a tour.

🪴 Greenhouse / Conservatory

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🏷️ Rose Garden

“Be sure to visit Owens beach, the rose garden, the koi pond, and to hike around the beautiful forest while you're here!”

🏷️ Japanese Garden 3 mentions

“The Japanese Garden is really beautiful and the pagoda is a really wonderful space for probably up to 60ish guests.”

Fountain / Water Feature 6 mentions

“Great for a venue, very nice bathrooms and marble hallways, pristine marble stairs, beautiful rustic interior, pretty ponds and areas to be outside, and gorgeous view💖🌿🌱🎉”

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Wheelchair Accessible

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Amenity mentions are mined from reviews and the venue's own info — they tell you what couples found on the grounds, not what's included in every package. Confirm what comes with your date when you tour.

What couples say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 211 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

stunning venue & grounds 14 mentions

“Great for a venue, very nice bathrooms and marble hallways, pristine marble stairs, beautiful rustic interior, pretty ponds and areas to be outside, and gorgeous view💖🌿🌱🎉”

🧹 spotless & well-kept 3 mentions

“Great for a venue, very nice bathrooms and marble hallways, pristine marble stairs, beautiful rustic interior, pretty ponds and areas to be outside, and gorgeous view💖🌿🌱🎉”

From the reviews

Went here for a wedding and it was a wonderful venue. Outdoor space to hold the ceremony, a beautiful Japanese Shinto shrine, lots of tall redwoods and a view of the Tacoma Bay. The size of the pagoda comfortable sat dozens of people for a feast.

★★★★★ — Angelo, Sep 2019

Great for a venue, very nice bathrooms and marble hallways, pristine marble stairs, beautiful rustic interior, pretty ponds and areas to be outside, and gorgeous view💖🌿🌱🎉

★★★★★ — Bee, Feb 2022

What a lovely and intimate space for a wedding. The Japanese Garden is really beautiful and the pagoda is a really wonderful space for probably up to 60ish guests. I love the brick walls and the windows on all sides let in so much light. One thing to remember, it is still a public park.

★★★★★ — Joe, Feb 2026

Very tranquil location with beautiful ponds and scenery. This would be a great place to do a wedding or other events. You are also able to get a view of Commencement Bay in certain areas. If you enjoying meditation, taking time to journal, or any art experiences, this is a great place to do all of these.

★★★★★ — Jason, May 2019

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Where to find Point Defiance Pagoda

5801 Trolley Ln, Tacoma, WA98407

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