It looks like there are two entries for Blueberry Park on Yelp. One is Charlotte's Blueberry Park and the other is Blueberry Park. I don't know who generated two separate ones. Maybe the other entry is for the broader park as a whole and maybe this one is just for the blueberries. Who can really say for sure. Maybe somebody wasn't paying any attention and they just made another entry. Anywhoo I really like this park. There are a ton of blueberry bushes everywhere and when they are in season you can really have a good selection of blueberries to pick even if there are a lot of people here doing the same thing. As another Yelper pointed out it's a questionable part of the city and there are homeless and people on drugs that can be problematic to the casual passersby. I encountered somebody...while harmless enough it seemed wanted to promote his religion to me. I can attribute this to the general oddness and randomness that you get in Tacoma even though a lot of these encounters aren't fun at all. 50/50% somebody is doing those things on purpose and another half a chance that they aren't in their right mind. But aside from characters occasionally occupying the park the blueberries are top notch. It's fun to pick them and they are always abundant in flavor. read more

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The blueberry park is the best!! What was once a private u-pick farm is now open to the community where you can come get your blueberry on free of charge! Boasting 5 different varieties of blueberry over 20 acres, if you're willing to take the time you can end up with quite the bounty! As of today the blueberries have started coming in and there's fruit to pick! Plenty of space for everyone, but it's popular, so come early! There's also a small community garden and playground on site if your kiddos need to burn some energy. Easy street parking. The area looks and feels a bit iffy, but it's perfectly fine during the day. read more

Came here with Mom on a rainy day to pick blueberries and we were not alone. There were a some families and some city gardeners who were working on projects. The families had bowls out for harvesting but it must have been early in the season because even though there were blueberries, there weren't a lot that were blue and they were definitely small. They reminded me of the can of blueberries you get when you buy one of those Pillsbury type muffin boxes. Mom got probably a handful, only enough to throw on a yogurt parfait or into a smoothie, but that was okay. Noting to self that we need to come back in a couple of weeks when they're in full bloom and ripe. The best thing about this activity was it got Mom out walking and picking and it was for free. I took the dogs with us and the place is dog friendly because they have a doggie bag dispenser at the entrance, so be a good person and use them if you bring your mutt. There were picnic tables there so you can enjoy lunch i you need to. Kudos to the parks system for maintaining this place and leaving it as an asset the citizens can enjoy. read more

Why wouldn't I give all you can pick free blueberries 5 stars? Because you have to some times watch your back here. I've heard of meth-people coming out of the woods demanding pickers cell phones, and such. It is in a seedier section of Tacoma, so I guess you might expect that in a park there. I've also seen piles of blueberries beside the path which makes me wonder if someone wasn't running from someone...sasquatch or meth-men...who knows. So, I say, go without your purse, don't don your phone for all to see, stay in groups, don't let children run off alone, and pick together. You can really get a motherload of fresh, organic berries, for FREE, if you put in an hour or more. I was there for one hour in late July this year and between my husband and I we got 4 pounds. I think that's pretty dang good. Also, just because you see green berries on some trees, I encourage you to go deeper to the back, or inside the grove more, they are there...don't expect them to drip like a cluster of ripe grapes, as it doesn't work that way with berries. There will be two-three ripes ones to the cluster. Before you know it, your bucket will be full of anti-oxidant, cancer fighting goodnes... Enjoy! read more

Bring Buckets, Hats, Sunscreen, Water, and a Snack! Hours of Fun for the Kids! Tons of Blueberry Bushes! Check before you let the kids within the bushes...you never know what creature, critter, or sharp objects are in the bushes. I kept a little bag to pick up any trash, because it is Our Park and I try to help keep it clean. (The park is maintained by volunteers). Do not leave anything valuable in your car (ever in life), but definitely not here. The cars are lined up and down the street, so that can sometimes equal easy picking. By all means, Have Fun!! read more

Blueberry Park - Blueberry Park! - Parks Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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This park is owned by the city of Tacoma. A little history about how it became a park, a family once owned this land and donated it to the city. In the families will it required the city to keep the land as it was. This park is maintained by volunteers. Some things to plan for before arriving to this park there are no real restrooms (just a port-a-potty), parking is limited, I highly recommend to bring some water for yourself cause it gets hot out in the sun. Respect this park you pack it in you pack it out!!! Bring your own bucket, or bag for some blueberries. If you look at the side end of the park you'll find some blackberries!! read more

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This park is super cool if you're in the mood for blueberries ! I went here several weeks ago with some containers and picked enough blueberries to make blueberry jam with! There are tons of blueberries to pick in this park, and the park is very clean. There are also various picnic tables spread out through out the park so families can eat and rest! The best part of visiting this blueberry park is, the blueberries are completely free. No admission fees, no price per pound. read more

I had to share that my kids and I went to blueberry park tonight. Instead of picking blueberries we got stuck in the middle of a gang shooting and had to take cover in a nearby home. Unfortunately, my 7 year old son witnessed the whole thing. It is getting so bad over here. The Tacoma Police Department are doing nothing to increase patrol or protection. This is the 3rd shoot out in 1 year. The Tacoma Police didn't even respond to our three 911 calls during the shooting last summer. It is sad that we can no longer safely go to our favorite park. I encourage ALL citizens to call our Mayor and start demanding a much larger office patrol on bikes and in vehicles to keep our kids safe. They actively patrol in Proctor District! Why not the Eastside?. read more

This is such a cool park!! The blueberries were kind of small but still tasty. In fact I couldn't pick them fast enough but my son and his friend kept picking them. read more

Every summer we bring the kids here to pick all the FREE blueberries they want. We usually start going around late June when they are just beginning to come out. This is one of my favorite things to do as a family in summer. If nobody has had a chance to check it out, they are missing out. read more

I LOVE picking blueberries with the kids! However, the street parking is targeted by thieves in this sketchy neighborhood. Our car was one of 4 broken into in a matter of 30 minutes. I want to go back next summer, but only with a car look out. read more

This is a wonderful, fun, place to pick FREE blueberries - all you can pick and eat! The best time to go most years is late July/early August for good picking. It's also safest to go mid-day (never at night) and bring a buddy. Watch your valuables, watch your back, wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes and watch your step because there are a lot of dips in the ground, bugs, trash and other nasties you might step on. But it's a good time for the fam and who can argue against FREE, organic, antioxidant-loaded and yummy blueberries! read more

Perfect for an adult nature walk! A small family picnic or walking the pooch! There is not play equipment, however there are fresh blueberries that you can pick while in season! read more

First let me say I love blueberry park, I love my neighborhood, my community and my neighbors. But.. And it's a big but, crime is out of control as is the homelessness. I hear gunshots all the time and drunk people screaming and fighting in the park in the middle of the night. Cars and homes are always getting broken into, mail is stolen, hell someone stole a carved pumpkin off my porch even. Of course any city has crime, but here the police rarely ever respond. I can see drug deals and prostitution from my front porch, I've watched while neighbors homes were being robbed while on the line with 911 and the police never came. I waited for hours. Enough with the bad. There is good too. We are a caring community, and there are many neighbors who come together to keep the park clean, to help feed the homeless, to get a community garden and playground built at the park. I've lived all over western WA and I've never been a part of such a caring and determined community as here in SE Tacoma. I advise enjoying the park during daylight only, and if you must go alone, be vigilant or bring a dog. It's a beautiful park and the berries are the best I've ever had. read more