North Tacoma, Tacoma, Washington facts for kids
North Tacoma, also known as the North End, is a popular neighborhood in Tacoma, Washington, in the United States. This area is well-known for its beautiful waterfront parks and restaurants. It is also home to Point Defiance Park, the University of Puget Sound, Stadium High School, and the famous Tacoma Narrows Bridge.
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About North Tacoma
The North End of Tacoma has both unofficial and official borders. Unofficially, people generally agree that its southern border is 6th Avenue and Division Avenue. To the north, west, and east, it is bordered by Puget Sound. Even though Ruston is a separate town, many people living there feel like they are part of Tacoma's North End.
The city of Tacoma also has official names for its eight neighborhoods. These names are not widely known, but you can see them on special signs on city streets. For the North End, the official border runs along 6th Avenue and 4th Street to the south and southeast. Puget Sound forms the border to the northeast and north. On the north, 46th Street goes to Huson, then back down to 6th Avenue in the south.
The main shopping and dining areas are along Sixth Avenue, in the Proctor District, and in Old Town. These areas have many unique restaurants and shops.
Historically, many people in this community were working-class, like fishermen or workers from the ASARCO plant (which was taken down in 1993). Today, the area still has a friendly, small-town feel. Most residents still work in Tacoma.
The waterfront, especially around Old Tacoma, has been updated and improved in recent years. People in North Tacoma often vote for the Democratic Party in elections.
Neighborhoods in North Tacoma
North Tacoma includes several smaller neighborhoods, each with its own character:
- Buckley Addition
- College Park National Historic District
- North Slope
- Old Tacoma
- Proctor District
- Prospect Hill
- Ruston (an independent town next to Tacoma)
- Ruston Way
- Skyline
- Stadium District
- Yakima Hill
Parks in North Tacoma
North Tacoma is home to many parks where you can play, relax, and enjoy nature:
- Baltimore Park
- Commencement Park
- Cummings Park
- Dickman Mill Park
- Garfield Park
- Hamilton Park
- Jack Hyde Park
- Jane Clark Playfield
- Jefferson Park
- Kandle Park
- Les Davis Pier/Marine Park
- North Slope Historic Park
- Old Town Dock
- Old Town Park
- Optimist Park
- Point Defiance Park
- Proctor Community Garden
- Puget Gardens Park
- Puget Park
- Ruston Way Park
- Titlow Park
- Ursich Gulch
- Vassault Playfield
- War Memorial Park
Education in North Tacoma
The North End has many schools for students of all ages.
Public Elementary Schools
- Downing Elementary School
- Grant Elementary School
- Jefferson Elementary School
- Lowell Elementary School
- Point Defiance Elementary School
- Sherman Elementary School
- Skyline Elementary School
- Washington-Hoyt Elementary School
Public Middle Schools
- Jason Lee Middle School
- Mason Middle School
- Truman Middle School
Public High Schools
- Silas High School
- Stadium High School
Private Schools
- Annie Wright School
- Saint Patrick Catholic School
Universities
Other Important Places
Here are some other notable landmarks and places in North Tacoma:
- Blue Mouse Theatre
- Commencement Bay
- Cushman Substation & Towers
- Engine House No. 9 (Tacoma, Washington)
- Fire Station 13
- Fort Nisqually
- Old Woman's Gulch
- Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
- Puget Creek
- Tacoma Narrows Bridge
- Washington School
- College Park National Historic District
