In Tacoma, the only legal place to use cannabis is private property where the owner allows it. Using it in view of the public or in a public place — Point Defiance Park, Ruston Way, Wright Park, sidewalks and patios — is a civil infraction under RCW 69.50.445, and cannabis is illegal on federal land, including JBLM.
Not Allowed
- Tacoma parks and waterfronts, including Point Defiance, Ruston Way, Wright Park and the Thea Foss Waterway
- Sidewalks, streets, bus stops and Sound Transit stations
- Bars, restaurants, patios and stadiums, including Cheney Stadium and the Tacoma Dome
- Inside or outside dispensaries
- Cars on public roads, even parked
- JBLM, Mount Rainier National Park and other federal property
Cars and Driving
An opened cannabis package in a car’s passenger area is a traffic infraction — keep it in the trunk. Washington’s DUI per se limit is 5 nanograms per milliliter of active THC, and officers can arrest for impairment below that.
Smoking Weed in Tacoma FAQ
Can you smoke weed in public in Tacoma?
No. Public use is a class 3 civil infraction under RCW 69.50.445.
Can you smoke weed at Point Defiance Park?
No. It is a public park, so using cannabis there is a civil infraction.
Are there cannabis lounges in Tacoma?
No. Washington has not licensed any cannabis lounges or consumption events.
Can you smoke weed on JBLM?
No. JBLM is federal property, where cannabis is illegal.
Where can tourists use cannabis in Tacoma?
Only on private property where the owner allows it. Edibles are the usual choice where smoking is banned.
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