Tucked away in the residential city of Fircrest and named after the woman who fought for its protection, this park offers a short loop trail around a small pond. It was originally a peat bog that was dredged; the pond is what remains.
Along the edge of the path signs tell visitors what plants they are looking at, providing a little education along with a little exercise.
Thelma Gilmur Park
47.2205,
-122.5201
Map & Directions
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Length
- 1.2 miles, roundtrip
Tucked away in the residential city of Fircrest and named after the woman who fought for its protection, this park offers a short loop trail around a small pond.
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Hiking Thelma Gilmur Park
Thelma Gilmur Park
Map & Directions
Trailhead
Before You Go
Parking Pass/Entry Fee
NoneWTA Pro Tip: Save a copy of our directions before you leave! App-based driving directions aren't always accurate and data connections may be unreliable as you drive to the trailhead.
Getting There
From downtown Tacoma, drive west on WA-16 for 1.5 miles, then take exit 1C for Center St. At the end of the offramp turn right onto Center St. for 0.2 mile, then turn left onto Orchard St. for about a mile before turning right onto Emerson St. After 0.7 mile on Emerson, turn left onto Evergreen Drive and the park entrance will be on your left. There is no parking lot, so you’ll have to find street parking.
Take Transit:
Pierce Transit route 53 stops at the intersection of Emerson and Evergreen, which is a couple hundred feet from the park entrance.
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