The park was designed in 1886 by landscape architect Edward Otto Schwagerl.
It contains a notable collection of rare trees, including a Dawn Redwood and a massive Copper Beech.
The W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory is constructed of 3,500 panes of glass.
The park was originally a gift to the city of Tacoma from Charles B. Wright.
The conservatory's central dome was inspired by the design of Joseph Paxton's Crystal Palace in London.
Wright Park is a 27-acre arboretum in Tacoma, Washington, housing over 600 trees representing more than 100 distinct species. Established in 1886, the park features a historical Victorian-style conservatory originally constructed in 1908. The W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory serves as a central hub, showcasing seasonal floral displays and exotic plants. The grounds include a spray park, a playground, and winding paved paths suitable for walking and cycling. Native and non-native conifers and deciduous trees populate the landscape, some dating back to the park's early development. It functions as a public green space managed by Metro Parks Tacoma. The park is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The exterior of the W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory during the golden hour.
Bring a camera to photograph the changing seasonal displays inside the glass conservatory.
Check the Metro Parks Tacoma website for local events, as the park frequently hosts community festivals.
Utilize the walking paths early in the morning to observe the park's varied birdlife.
Do not attempt to climb the trees, as many are fragile heritage specimens.
Stay on marked trails to protect tree root systems; dogs must be leashed.
