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Lighthouses have a unique capacity to transport us back to another era. This quaint well-kept park and lighthouse lives up to that ideal. Among the historic buildings an ADA-compliant cement trail winds down to the water's edge as well as a grassy lawn perfect for little ones to run and tumble.
From a small parking area, this ADA trail zig-zags down to the caretaker's house past the remnants of an orchard and flower gardens. This historic building is open for nightly rental so please respect other's experiences.
Wander down to the water and over to the 1933 art deco lighthouse. Skip a few stones and enjoy the views of Maury Island, Vashon Island, and Port Defiance just across Commencement Bay.
Imagine the family of two that lived and worked here from 1903 to 1939 tending the orchard, rowing to Tacoma for supplies, and hand cranking the fog bell every ninety minutes when the fog rolled in.
Most of the land in this area is part of the Puyallup Indian Reservation. Be respectful of property boundaries.
Pro Tip: Make a day of it and visit numerous State Parks and wildlife areas around this peninsula
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