Fircrest, WA

In 1907, a group of investors from San Francisco got together and purchased a parcel of land to the west of Tacoma. They had a vision of creating a “residential park.” They named the subdivision Regents Park, a reference to the regents of a university. Many of the street names in this subdivision reflected their respect for higher education, resulting in street names like Dartmouth, Yale, Vassar, and Stanford. With its beautifully designed streets, Regents Park was a quiet and safe family-oriented community. In 1925, Regents Park was incorporated and was renamed Fircrest. Today, the city lives up to the investors’ dreams of a residential park. Fircrest represents quality living with many great recreational facilities throughout the city.
Strategically located near both Tacoma and Seattle, it is close to many tourist attractions and landmarks, while at the same time, maintaining a quiet suburban feel. Tacoma’s Point Defiance Park is just one example of what is available to its residents. It offers 702 acres of recreation along the waterfront, with miles of scenic walking trails for nature lovers. Located just a short jaunt from Seattle, the city’s residents can enjoy Seattle attractions like the Space Needle, Chihuly Garden and Glass Museum, and the renowned Pike Place Market.