Ruston
Ruston & Point Defiance Business District is the city’s gateway to one of the nation’s largest municipal parks. At the entrance to Point Defiance Park, this neighborhood district has the distinction of being our northernmost business district—it is also the only one located in the City of Tacoma and in the City of Ruston. Situated along both sides of North Pearl Street, you’d never know it straddles the boundary between the two municipalities—you will feel right at home on either side of the street!
From quaint and inviting cafes, to beautiful rose gardens this district is the perfect place to spend a Sunday afternoon. Point Defiance Zoo and Point Defiance Go-Karts make entertaining children a breeze and this area also plays host to many community friendly events year-round. Just up the hill from one of the state’s biggest new developments, Point Ruston, you’ll find the best of both worlds.
Find Ruston & Point Defiance from the south by heading north on Pearl St. from State Route 16; from the south east by following Ruston Way along the waterfront until you reach the City of Ruston.
…WHEN IN RUSTON & POINT DEFIANCE
Blog Posts
Tacoma’s Rainier Beer Guy
Story by Kayla Schroader Photos courtesy of Kurt Stream Sit down after a long day, and pull back on the top of an ice cold Rainier Beer. As you tip the rolling red R and iconic mountain landscape, you’ll feel a surge of Northwest loyalty. It’s an easy-to-drink, easy-to-love, affordable beer with a name that …
Best Tacoma-based Coffee Shops
As our gift to you on this National Coffee Day, we’re sharing our favorite locally-grown coffee shops in Tacoma. Now, whenever you’re out and about and you feel the hankering for a fresh espresso pick-me-up, you’ll know where to go. You’re welcome. … 6th Avenue Espresso, because the owner of ten years is a heartfelt Tacoma die-hard …
Tacoma celebrates National Night Out 2016
August 2nd of 2016 is a beautiful day in the neighborhood! (Photos by Lisa Hepfer) For the past 33 years, on the first Tuesday in August, communities across the country step out together to celebrate safe streets against crime in alliance with our law enforcement and neighborhood watch programs. According to www.safest.org, National Night Out is …
11 Spray-and-Play Grounds in Tacoma
Welcome Summer!! It’s “sprayground” season in the South Sound. When June rolls around, refreshing fun isn’t limited to the weekend (as it is during the month of May and September). Sweltering summers can make outdoor play harder than it should be. Sure that colossal jungle gym or back trail hike might be tempting but if it’s …
Services in Point Defiance and Ruston
Financial services, churches, spas and more in Point Defiance/Ruston district Chevron Gas Station 5043 N. Pearl (253) 759-7602 Edward Jones Investments 5810 N. 51st (253) 752-7401 website The Ruston Chapel 5129 N. Pearl Ruston, WA 98407 (253) 228-0358 website Urban Oasis Spa Services 4925 N. Shirley St. Ruston, WA 98407 (253) 691-1834 website Wren & …
Things to do in Point Defiance and Ruston
Attractions and activities in Tacoma’s Point Defiance and Ruston district Point Ruston 5219 N. Shirley St. Ruston, WA 98407 (253) 759-8400 website Ruston Recreational 5102 N. Winnifred (253) 759-8151 The Commencement Building 5204 N. Bennett (253) 752-0301 website BACK to Ruston Point Defiance district page
Eat & Drink in Ruston and Point Defiance
Restaurants, bars and cafes in Tacoma’s Point Defiance/Ruston district Antique Sandwich Company 5102 N Pearl St Tacoma, WA 98407 (253) 752-4069 website Don’s Ruston Market 5219 Winnifred Ruston, WA 98407 (253) 759-8151 BACK to Ruston Point Defiance district page