Park Projects

Active Park Projects:

• Grass Lake Refuge
• Henderson Road Neighborhood Park
• Land Acquisition/Parks & Pathways Funding Measure
• Lions Park Enhancements
• Off-Leash Dog Area at Sunrise Park
• Percival Landing Phase I Reconstruction

Recently Completed Projects:

• Burri Park IUMP
• Evergreen Park IUMP
• Margaret McKenny Park IUMP
• McGrath Woods Park IUMP 
• Percival Landing Facility Repairs  
• West Bay Park Phase I Construction

Plans and Studies

• Integrated Pest Management Program
• Interim Use and Management Plans
• Off-Leash Dog Park Feasibility Study
• Priest Point Park Major Maintenance Plan

Grass Lake Refuge

The City is beginning the first phase of design for Grass Lake Refuge. This project is scheduled for completion in early 2011.

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Henderson Road Area Neighborhood Park

A design team led by R.W. Droll has been hired to design the first phase of this new neighborhood park. Construction will begin this summer with completion in 2010. More information.

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Land Acquisition/Parks & Pathways Funding Measure

For information on park land purchases funded through the 2004 voter-approved funding measure visit our Parks & Pathways Project page.

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Lions Park Enhancements

In March 2010, the City removed some of the playground structures at Lions Park due to safety concerns.  Since then, the Parks Department has re-designed elements of the park.  Proposed improvements include new play equipment, a "lion" theme and other park improvements.  More information. 

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Off-Leash Dog Area at Sunrise Park

The City of Olympia has identified a portion of Sunrise Park to be designated as an off-leash dog area.  Construction will begin this summer on the off-leash dog area and anticipate to open for use Fall, 2010 in conjunction with Thurston County’s planned dog park at the Hawks Prairie Waste and Recovery Center.  The design includes a 6’ chain link fenced enclosure, separate areas for small and large dogs, dog/human drinking fountains, an area for hosing off dogs, picnic tables, and interior paths.  Design  

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Percival Landing Facilities Repairs

The City has recently completed the structural component repairs to the underside of the Landing, as identified in the 2009 Percival Landing Condition Analysis. These repairs were necessary to maintain the Landing until it is completely reconstructed.

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Percival Landing Phase I Reconstruction

The City recently hired Anchor QEA to complete 100% design on Section A of Percival Landing. This design work will further develop the 30% design work presented in the Concept Design. Section A includes all of the features from the Olympia Oyster House around to Thurston Ave. It includes the boardwalk, floats, flyover bridge, pavilions, associated utilities, new bathhouse, play area and parking redesign. The initial construction contract will be for Phase 1 only, which will complete only a portion of Section A, and is anticipated to include the Landing, bathhouse, and pavilions. We are still seeking additional funding for the construction of Section A. For the time being, the existing floats will remain, as will the play area and parking lot for the Olympia Center.

Construction of Phase 1 will begin in August 2010.  Learn more.

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West Bay Park Phase I

Phase I has been completed and the park was officially opened on July 14. More information.

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2006 Integrated Pest Management Program

Information on the Integrated Pest Management Program, which contains a set of policies and procedures that will guide the use of chemicals in maintaining Olympia's park system.

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Interim Use and Management Plans

During the period between park acquisition and development, the City implements Interim Use and Management Plans for undeveloped parks. Typical improvements include unirrigated play meadows, swings, trails and picnic tables.

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Off-Leash Dog Park Feasibility Study

The City of Olympia Parks, Arts & Recreation Department and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee (PRAC) completed a feasibility study in 2006 to explore the idea of an off-leash dog area in Olympia. More information.

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Priest Point Park Major Maintenance Plan

In July 2008, the Olympia Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee, the Olympia City Council and the Olympia Parks, Arts & Recreation Director, Linda Oestreich, approved the 2008-2015 Priest Point Park Major Maintenance Plan. The plan includes a list of major maintenance projects to be performed, the target year and cost estimate.

The Plan was prepared as part of the new Condition Assessment and Major Maintenance Program (CAMMP) for Olympia Parks. Condition assessments for all park facilities were conducted in 2008. Projects will be scheduled and funded through the Capital Facilities Program (CFP). Currently, CAMMP is funded at $500,000 annually with $50,000 of that designated for Priest Point Park. Priest Point Park Major Maintenance Plan (pdf)

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