Tom Coogan: I know Im preaching to the choir
When I sing my praises
I swear Washington is God Country
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The State of The Arts
The Jewel of Our Hearts
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Terrill John: Great lawn for playing and watching the summer concert series. And nice play ground for kids. The park includes a replica of Tacomas first European settler. Job Carr. And a stage for concerts.
R. Scherer: Im rating this bridge and area based on it history.
I had the pleasure of bringing my kids across the second Tacoma Narrows Bridge nicknamed Sturdy Gertie when they still used wind socks and flashing lights to warn you of the dangerous winds after the first bridge, Galloping Gertie was ripped apart during 40-mile per hour winds, leaving parts of it in the 200 depths of the torrential currents below.
Theres a story of a Giant Pacific Octopus nicknamed Gertie living amongst the wreckage of Galloping Gertie in the waters below the 2nd bridge.
My kids had just watched a historical documentary movie their great uncle had on Galloping Gertie, and they complained the whole way across that it was going to fall!
Now, with the new suspension bridge, there are tolls, how times have changed.
Lani Crittenden: The docents were absolutely amazing! I was able to integrate what I have learned in my English class at Pierce College with the real history in my state. I would recommend this museum to everyone.
Clover Connections: Intoxicating experience when all of the roses are in bloom. I dont think youll ever see another garden with more varieties!
Lovely gazebo in the middle.
Roses are labeled with the variety names.
Free! And free parking nearby if you can find it.
