Ruston Way
Ruston Way is one of my favorite parks in Tacoma! It is minutes from downtown Tacoma and is graced by Puget Sound waterfront. The panoramic views are spectacular of Vashon Island, Olympic Mountains and Mt. Rainier. It is a two-mile drive with large paved walkways. I remember in the 70’s when I had my bright orange Datsun 240z and would drive up and down Ruston Way! Back then it was so innocent posing up and down the strip in a cool car (well, I thought my little sports car was cool)! You would see guys parked in the bright sunshine waxing their cars getting their hotrods ready for their Saturday night dates!
Today Ruston Way is prettier now then it was then. After closing the last of the lumber mills on the waterfront in the late 70’s, it has been transformed over the years into a beautiful park. Now you will find people walking, jogging, bicycling and rollerblading along the paved walkway. There are large grassy areas along the strip that you will see children playing, people having picnics or just sitting and enjoying the breathtaking views.
There are great restaurants outlining Ruston Way. One of my all time favorites is Harbor Lights which has been there since I can remember. Growing up my parents would take us there for our birthday dinner and oh what a treat that was back in the day! Today, there are numerous restaurants; Lobster Shop for seafood, Katie Downs for pizza, Shenanigans for Sunday brunch or the new Dukes restaurant for chowder; to name a few.
Ruston Way is definately a place to experience!
October 3rd, 2007 at 11:57 pm
Carol, I have to agree. Ruston Way has just become so gorgeous. What a transformation. Plus, I am jealous. You have a beautiful shot of Mt. Rainier. I am trying to get some good ones of my own. Great job.
November 5th, 2007 at 3:00 pm
Hi Carol,
I am impressed. You are beautiful and tlented.
Best,
Victor
July 14th, 2008 at 7:26 pm
I’m always trying for photos like that of Mount Rainier. Gorgeous shot and there is no nicer place to be on a sunny day. I don’t know if you know this, but what used to be where Dukes is now? Was it Klinkerdagger? (just went to Dukes last weekend for the first time and had their macadamia encrusted halibut–yummy)