Oakland/Madrona’s current status as Tacoma’s home improvement mecca traces its roots back to the neighborhood’s earliest days when it was home to numerous sawmills and lumberyards. Today, a striking public art sculpture in Tyler Square Park pays homage to the district’s construction and manufacturing roots and complements the district’s other beautifications that include ornamental street lights and street trees along Center Street.
How to Find Us? The Oakland/Madrona Business District is conveniently located in the center of the city and, fittingly, encompasses the Center Street corridor between Cedar and Orchard streets. It is just a short drive from the other business districts and downtown. Look for the public art that dresses up the fences on Center Street and you’ll know you’re in the heart of Tacoma’s work and play ground!