Size:
171 Acres
Location:
814 Kaiser Road NW
Park Features:
- Trailhead at 814 Kaiser Road NW
- Trailhead at 3432 6th Ave NW
- Loop trail approximately 1 mile in length
Park History:
Grass Lake Nature Park is a sleeping beauty of Olympia's park and open space inventory. Acquiring the property was a steady vigil for property owners, citizen groups, Olympia City Council and staff in the late 1980's. As the hard work of all may be forgotten over time, the place we call Grass Lake will remind us endlessly of our ties with nature.
The park contains the headwaters of Green Cove Creek and one of the most environmentally intact wetland systems in northern Thurston County. Over 100 bird species and 200 plant species have been recorded in the park. Grass Lake Nature Park's primary functions are wildlife protection, wildlife viewing, and environmental education. Pets are not permitted.
Master Plan:
Grass Lake Refuge Master Plan (14MB)
Chapter 1 - Intro
Chapter 2 - Resource Inventory and Analyses
Chapter 3 - Design Program
Chapter 4 - Environmental Education and Interpretation Plan
Chapter 5 - Management Plan
Chapter 6 - O&M Plan
Chapter 7 - Monitoring Plan
Chapter 8 - Acquisition and Conversions Plan
Chapter 9 - Implementation Strategies, Schedule and Priorities
Chapter 10 - Appendices
Appendix H: Wetland Inventory and Habitat Assessment for Grass Lake Park
