Point Defiance Park, Tacoma
Point Defiance Park in Tacoma, WA, is considered one of the region's most haunted locations, known for various supernatural occurrences and tragic histories. The park is said to be home to ghosts of past victims, including the 13-year-old Jennifer Bastian, who was abducted and murdered in 1986, and her ghost is sometimes seen at night, particularly on 5 Mile Drive. Other reported hauntings include disembodied footsteps and cold spots near the pagoda, as well as the ghost of a drowning victim on the park's scenic drive. A 13-year-old girl, Jennifer Bastian, was murdered in the park in 1986. Her ghost is said to be seen standing on the side of the road with her bike at night, with some witnesses reporting seeing empty eye sockets. The park's historic pagoda, which was destroyed by fire in 2011, is considered a focal point of paranormal activity. Visitors have reported disembodied footsteps and cold spots in the area. A story persists of a ghost of a young woman who drowned in the park, wearing a white dress. Another apparition that has been reported is that of a grieving husband, who is said to have committed suicide after his wife drowned in the park's lake.