Titlow Beach is in Tacoma, Washington, USA. It is located along Puget Sound near the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. It has a beach, community center, park, water play area (all of which are run by Metro Parks Tacoma), two restaurants., a view of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, a small boardwalk, and is a popular

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area.

History

Local lawyer Aaron R. Titlow purchased the property in 1903 and built the Hotel Hesperides, a resort hotel that lasted until 1923. In 1926, the hotel was acquired by the park district. During the 1930s, it was remodeled during a

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project. In 1963, octopus wrestling championships were held at the beach. The lodge served as the home of the assistant superintendent for parks and then the caretaker for the park until 1990. It was remodeled in 2011, and the pool was replaced in 2013 with a water play area.Playground/Sprayground Report: Titlow Park
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References

External links

Metro Parks Tacoma Park WebpageTitlow Beach Lodge HistoryPictures of the Titlow Beach ParkTitlow Beach Letterbox (also has information about Titlow Beach)Diving Info
Beaches of Washington (state) North Tacoma, Washington Parks in Pierce County, Washington Landforms of Pierce County, Washington Tourist attractions in Tacoma, Washington {{PierceCountyWA-geo-stub