🏔️ Seattle | Best Mt. Rainier Photo Spots Near Tacoma 🏔️

Winter is when Mt. Rainier looks most like a giant snow cone 🍦 Here are some of the most scenic and fun spots around Tacoma to enjoy the mountain views. Pick a sunny day ☀️ and go explore! 📸 Kite Park Perfect for making the mountain look majestic with a telephoto lens. Best shots from The Post / Coffee Bar / Information Center. The park is small, but the coffee shop offers a cozy spot to sip a drink while enjoying the view 🍵🐶. Great for a relaxed afternoon — saw lots of people walking their dogs too! 🌊 Dune Peninsula at Point Defiance Park Ideal for walking, jogging, biking, skating, or just strolling with your pup 🛹🐕. The trail offers gorgeous mountain views. A fantastic spot for portrait photography — with the mountain, town, people, and rocky shore layered beautifully in the frame. 🛝 Stairs and Slides Located near the above park — park under the bridge! Climb the stairs and slide all the way down. Fun for both kids and adults — come relive your childhood 👧🏻✨ 🌸 Van Lierop Park Swing with a view of Mt. Rainier! With the mountain in the background, it’s almost too easy to take epic photos using a telephoto lens. The park is spacious with plenty of joggers, dog walkers, and families. Visit in June to see gorgeous purple lupines blooming under the snow-capped peak 💜 🌅 Lake Tapps Park A must-visit for mirror-like lake reflections of Mt. Rainier 🏞️. The mountain looks incredibly close — perfect for a picnic with a view! Note the park hours: ⏰ Oct-Mar: 7:30 AM - 4 PM (last entry 3:30 PM) ⏰ Apr-Sep: 6 AM - 8 PM (last entry 7 PM) The attached photo shows a stunning summer sunset view — captured from above! 🏗️ Firemans Park This park frames the mountain through modern industrial structures — where nature and the city collide in a fascinating way 🔥🏙️ #TravelUSA #Seattle #SeattleSpots #MtRainier #Photography #WashingtonState