Walking - Great Places to Walk

Did you know that walking is good for your health and the environment. In Washington State, 55% of air pollution is caused by motor vehicles. About 40% of the trips we make are two miles or less - a reasonable walking distance. Also, to prevent chronic diseases the Surgeon General recommends 30 minutes of moderate activity a day, like walking. So take a walk - you will be surprised how far you can walk in 30 minutes or less.

Walk downtown:

Try walking downtown to City events, to shop, or have lunch. Many neighborhoods are within walking distance to downtown. Download our downtown walking map, with approximate walking times.

Here are some upcoming events you can walk to:

• Salmon in the Deschutes River: View the fish from the roadside walkway at the 5th Avenue Dam. Learn more.
• Tours and Events: Find out more on the City's events page.

Great places to walk: 

• Historic Walking Tours
• Public Art Walking Tour Map and Sites
• Summer Waterfront Tours
• Regional Trail Guide
• Chehalis Western Trail
• Fourth Avenue Bridge to Seven Oars Park
• Garfield Nature Trail
• Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge
• Olympia Woodland Trail (Eastside Street Trailhead)
• Percival Landing
• Priest Point Park
• Your Neighborhood

Live too far to walk?

Combine walking and transit. Find routes and schedules in your neighborhood at Intercity Transit's website.

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Contact Information

• Visit our City Services page for links to other City Services and Public Works contact information (phone numbers) 
• Contact us at publicworks@ci.olympia.wa.us