The 400-foot-long pier is a popular site for crabbing and catching species like surfperch and dogfish.
The park serves as a gateway to the larger Dash Point State Park, which is situated just down the coastline.
The beach is composed of glacially-deposited materials, common to the Puget Sound lowland geography.
During extremely low tides, the shoreline expands significantly, revealing extensive mudflats and marine life.
The park offers panoramic views of the East Passage of the Puget Sound, including Vashon Island.
Dash Point Park & Pier is a waterfront recreation area located on the Puget Sound, featuring a prominent 400-foot fishing pier. The park offers approximately 330 feet of saltwater shoreline, providing direct access to the beach for tide pooling and beachcombing. It serves as a public venue for recreational fishing and saltwater viewing. The site includes a designated picnic area and public restroom facilities for visitors. It is maintained by Metro Parks Tacoma. The terrain is characterized by a mix of sandy beach areas and rocky shorelines exposed during low tide.
At the very end of the fishing pier looking back toward the shore and the Olympic Mountains.
Check local tide charts before arriving to ensure access to the beach area and tide pools.
Bring a Washington State fishing license if you intend to fish from the pier.
Wear water shoes if you plan to walk along the shoreline, as rocks and barnacles can be sharp.
Attempting to swim or wade during strong currents or extreme cold weather, as the water temperature remains low year-round.
Practice 'Leave No Trace' by packing out all trash; do not disturb marine wildlife in tide pools.
