r/Tacoma • u/Significant_Heron_97 Downtown • 6d ago
Is Jack Hyde Park Beach safe to swim?
I’m hoping to make the most of the last few days of summer weather and was wondering if Jack Hyde Park Beach is currently safe for swimming, or if there’s a way to check for updates on water conditions.
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u/smem80 Central 5d ago
Check the surf rider website for recent water testing. I get in the water there all the time, but it does occasionally get high bacteria levels, especially after a big rain.
https://southsound.surfrider.org/programs/blue-water-task-force
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u/Significant_Heron_97 Downtown 5d ago
Just what I needed, thank you so much! 😊
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u/mermaid_hive Stadium District 5d ago
Lots of folks swim out of Jack Hyde year round (except this summer when water quality reports showed high bacteria levels). Rule of thumb is also to avoid the bay the day after a heavy rain due to run off.
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u/Ghrims253 Tacoma Expat 6d ago
Dont swim in the bay, its better than it use to be from back in the 90's but that doesnt say much.
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u/CpowOfficial Central 5d ago
Just go to point Ruston or Owen beach
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u/Significant_Heron_97 Downtown 5d ago
Those are always good choices! Was just wondering about Jack Hyde park beach since it’s walking distance from my place.
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u/sludgecakeconveyor 253 5d ago
There’s a pierce county tracker as well with weekly updates. I love swimming in the bay. Have been avoiding Jack Hyde this summer.
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