Parks & Trails

COVID-19 Impacts

With guidance changing frequently, we have created a document to outline our current COVID Response for our Parks, Facilities and Programs. Please refer to this document as some details on our main web pages may be modified at this time.

Decatur Woods

About Olympia's Parks

The City of Olympia has over 1,340 acres of park land that consist of neighborhood, community, and open space parks, as well as recreational facilities. Each park has something unique to offer and amenities to better serve you. From playgrounds and ball fields to public art and wildlife habitats, come explore nature in a way that only Olympia can offer!

Park Hours

All parks are open daily, from dawn to dusk. Please be aware that several factors can impact gate openings and closings and that times can fluctuate based on road conditions, staff resources and unplanned circumstances.

For more information about Olympia's parks please email us or call 360.753.8380.

State Parks

Capitol Lake, Heritage, Marathon, and Sylvester Parks in downtown Olympia are part of the State Capitol Campus grounds and are managed by the State of Washington Department of Enterprise Services (DES). You can find information about these parks on the Washington DES website.

Interactive Parks Map

Harrison Avenue Parcel (Undeveloped)

3420 Harrison Ave NW

Log Cabin Road Parcel (Undeveloped)

2220 Log Cabin Road SE

South Capitol Lots (Undeveloped)

2015 Water St SW

Yelm Highway Community Park (Undeveloped)

3323 Yelm Highway

Park Amenities Key

Athletic Field

Basketball

Beach Access

Bike Path

Bike Shelter

Boat Moorage

Bocce Court

Community Garden

Concessions (Seasonal)

Hand-Held Boat Launch

Ice-Skating (Seasonal)

Interpretive Trail

Jogging Path

Nature Trail

No Pets

Open Field

Park Benches

Pedestrians Only

Pickleball Court

Picnic Shelters

Picnic Tables

Playground

Public Art

Restroom

Skateboarding

Sledding Hill

Swingset

Tennis Court

Water Feauture

Water Play

Wildlife Viewing

City Calendar

12/7 - 6:30 p.m.
Olympia Planning Commission
12/8 - 5:30 p.m.
City Council Meeting
12/9 - 9:00 a.m.
Site Plan Review Committee
12/9 - 2:30 p.m.
Home Fund Advisory Board
12/10 - 2:30 p.m.
Home Fund Advisory Board

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City Updates

City buildings are closed
All City buildings are closed to the public through Dec. 14. Customers can still take care of most City business from home on our Online Services page.
Apply now: Upcoming Council vacancy
The City Council is accepting applications for the upcoming vacancy of Councilmember position #2. Apply by 4 p.m. on Friday, December 11, 2020. Get details and apply...
Rent assistance & Tenant protection
Rental assistance is available for qualifying Thurston County households impacted by COVID-19. Landlords and tenants can learn more about these programs by connecting directly with the Community Action Council of Lewis Mason Thurston Counties or Community Youth Services.

Olympia's Rental Housing Code establishes temporary protections for tenants who have fallen behind on their rent due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Get all of the details on our Tenant Protections page.
Council Meetings during COVID-19 Emergency
City Council will continue to hold its regular meeting schedule during the coronavirus emergency, but the Council Chamber will be closed to the public. You can register to watch the meetings live via Zoom (links on our City Council page). Meeting recordings are available the following day on the City's online meeting management system.

How to comment

Links to Council (and Council committee) meeting packets will be posted on the City Council page when available (typically 5 days prior to meeting). Once posted, the public can sign up to speak during the public comment period of the meeting when they register to attend or submit comments on agenda items until 4 p.m. the day of the meeting. Comments can also be emailed to citycouncil@ci.olympia.wa.us.
Meetings
Agendas and Minutes for City Council and most advisory committees.

The City of Olympia is committed to the non-discriminatory treatment of all persons in employment and the delivery of services and resources.

City of Olympia, Washington
PO Box 1967
Olympia, WA 98507-1967