Parks, Arts & Recreation

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We currently manage 40 City parks totalling 963 acres, a public art collection valued at over 1 million dollars, and a full range of camps, classes, and sports activities for all ages!

Mission:

We provide opportunities for meaningful life experiences through extraordinary parks, arts and recreation.

Vision:

To make a difference by enriching Olympia's quality of life, being good environmental stewards, strengthening community connection, creating neighborhood identity, fostering artistic expression and beautifying our city. In short, to touch the life of every Olympian in a positive way.  

Contact Us:

222 Columbia St. NW
Olympia, WA 98501
360.753.8380
olympiaparks@ci.olympia.wa.us

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City Updates

  • New website improvements.

    The City has launched an updated website, redesigned with improved navigation, an event calendar and language translation.

  • Fire Training Exercise. The Olympia Fire Department will conduct a fire training exercise on Saturday, March 13 at 3334 - 18th Avenue SE. There will be a public viewing area. More...
  • Save Money on Your Seasonal Water Bill. Consider reinventing your lawn. FREE workshop, Tuesday, March 23, 7:00 p.m., Lacey Community Center. More...
  • Parks, Arts and Recreation Draft Plan. You have until Friday, March 26 to review and comment on the draft update. More...
  • Olympia Skate Court. Follow Olympia's Skate Court on Twitter.
  • Yard Waste Drop Off Site Opens for the Season. Olympia's Yard Waste Drop Off Site at 1401 Eastside Street is open for the season, Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. More...
  • Olympia City Council. Weekly agenda. Meeting videos.