Tacoma Nature Center
About
71-Acre Urban Wildlife Preserve
Tacoma Nature Center is a 71-acre wildlife preserve in central Tacoma with woodlands, a lake, and a Visitor Center for environmental programs - operated by Tacoma Metro Parks.
Nature Preschool, Little Sprouts, and Family Walks
Programs include:
- Summer Nature Camps
- Nature Preschool
- Family Nature Walks
- Homeschool Science
- Little Sprouts early childhood program
- Nature Alphabet activities
- Scouting programs
What's Included
- Visitor Center with live exhibits
- Trail and lake access
- Educator-led structured curriculum
- Group field trip booking
Experience
Outdoor urban-preserve setting with rare nature-preschool offering. Best for young kids who like ponds, animals, and structured early-childhood programs.