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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

BBQ

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

10/17 - 5:30 p.m.
Land Use and Environment Committee
10/17 - 6:00 p.m.
Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee
10/17 - 6:00 p.m.
Neighborhood Meeting
10/18 - 6:00 p.m.
City Council Joint Meeting with Squaxin Tribal Council
10/21 - 6:30 p.m.
Olympia Planning Commission

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City Updates

Apply now to serve on a Citizen Advisory Committee
The City is looking for citizens to fill vacancies on a variety of advisory boards, commissions and committees. Apply by 5 p.m. December 15, 2019. Apply now...
LBA WOODS TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS
Do you enjoy exploring the trails in LBA Woods? Have you ever gotten lost or turned around? If so, this is your opportunity to help improve the trail network at Engage Olympia.
Yelm Highway Community Park Master Plan
We are beginning to develop a master plan to guide future park development at 3327 Yelm Highway (Spooner Berry Farms site). Take a short online survey to share your ideas, wishes and concerns at Engage Olympia.
Short Term Rental Regulations
We are beginning to develop regulations for short term rentals (AirBnb, VRBO, etc.) in Olympia and need your input. Tell us what you think about six identified goals and share your stories about short term rentals at Engage Olympia.
2020-2025 Preliminary CFP
The 2020-2025 Preliminary Capital Facilities Plan is now available for review and public comment. More...
Meetings
Agendas and Minutes for City Council and most advisory committees.

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PO Box 1967
Olympia, WA 98507-1967