Never Never Land - Point Defiance Park, Tacoma, WA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member The M & Ms
N 47° 18.271 W 122° 32.000
10T E 535276 N 5239110
Never Never Land Amusement Park was once run by the Tacoma Parks Dept.
Waymark Code: WM5VA9
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 02/15/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Marine Biologist
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Never Never Land Amusement Park was once run by the Tacoma Parks Dept. It was located in Point Defiance Park, in Tacoma, Washington. There were many rides and attractions. All the nursery rhyme characters used to be in this park.

There are still some of the stationary parts of the former park (giant books, a boat-shaped play toy...) but the overall scene is sad. The pool is still there but it is fenced off, with no entrance. There is a picnic area, though. And very close by is Fort Nisqually.

A complete history: (visit link)
Date Park Opened: 01/01/1964

Date Park Closed: 01/01/2001

Address:
5521 Five Mile Drive
Tacoma, WA USA
98407

Current Use or Function:
Some play toys and a picnic area.

Is the park still there?: Yes

If not, what is in its place now?:
Some attractions left. None of the bigger rides.
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