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Olympia Parks and Recreation
The parks in Olympia reflect the importance of protecting our valuable natural environment. The parks in Olympia are very clean and well maintained. Visitors and residents of Olympia enjoy a clean and green environment. The parks and recreation in Olympia focuses on providing programs to meet the needs of all the citizens in the Olympia and Thurston County area. There is so much life to be found in the forests: deciduous and evergreen trees that are hundreds of years old, bears, deer, cougars and many other creatures; rivers filled with salmon, and so much more! Olympia is located right on Puget Sound and takes you out into the vast ocean filled with breathtaking islands, sea life and sunsets you don't want to miss.
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Bigelow Neighborhood Park, located close to downtown Olympia, was named for the Bigelow family. The Bigelow family played an important role in Olympia’s history. The park has updated toys for children of all ages, picnic areas and a basketball court.
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| Bigelow Park |
| 1220 Bigelow St. NE |
| Olympia, WA |
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Bigelow Springs, located close to downtown Olympia, has picnic areas and a great place to walk dogs. Come enjoy a beautiful view of the city and enjoy the natural environment of Bigelow Springs.
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| Bigelow Springs |
| 930 Bigelow Ave. NE |
| Olympia, WA 98501 |
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Decatur Woods, 6.2 acres of natural trails to enjoy. Decatur Woods Park has trails, a playground for the kids, public art and picnic areas. Come enjoy this beautiful Olympia area park.
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| Decatur Woods Park |
| 1015 Decatur St. SW |
| Olympia, WA 98501 |
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East Bay Waterfront Park, located on Puget Sound in Olympia, offers views of the sound and east bay marina. The park has picnic areas and view platforms to view the natural beauty of the City of Olympia.
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| East Bay Waterfront Park |
| 313 East Bay Dr. NE |
| Olympia, WA 98501 |
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Friendly Grove Park, located close to downtown Olympia, offers residents 14.5 acres full of fun. The Olympia area park has picnic areas, picnic shelters, a playground for children, a basketball court, tennis court, public art, and skate court for beginners.
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| Friendly Grove Park |
| 2316 Friendly Grove Rd. NE |
| Olympia, WA 98501 |
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A nature trail meanders throughout this five-acre ravine from West Bay Drive to North Rogers Street. At the base of the ravine, an unnamed creek carries run-off water from surrounding streets and land. The trail is designed as a neighborhood facility to allow for a path between West Bay Drive and Westside neighborhoods.
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| Garfield Natural Trail |
| 701 West Bay Dr. NW |
| Olympia, WA 98501 |
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The Olympia Parks, Arts & Recreation Department is proud to be working with Thurston County Parks and Recreation to provide programs to meet recreational needs of the citizens in the Olympia/Thurston County area. Programs include camps, Adult and Youth Day Trips, Dances, Movie & Pizza, and Arts & Crafts. For more information, call the Thurston County Parks and Recreation Department at(360)786-5595.
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| Olympia Parks & Recreation |
| 900 Plum St. SE |
| Olympia, WA 98501 |
360-753-8380
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Priest Point Park has a deep and rich history. Missionaries of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate came to this area in 1848 to minister nearby Indian tribes. The Squaxin Indians were the immediate neighbors while the Nisqually, Puyallup, and Snoqualmie tribes used the mission as a trading center. Priest Point Park, located on Puget Sound in Olympia, offers waterfront trails, picnic areas, a playground for the children, and covered picnic areas.
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| Priest Point Park |
| 2600 East Bay Dr. NE |
| Olympia, WA 98501 |
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Watershed Park, located in Olympia, has extensive walking trails. Deep in the park is the Moxlie Creek Springs Basin, one of the largest spring basins in the region. Beneath the towering, temperate rain forest canopy, the spring branches braid through the skunk cabbages and salmonberries to create Moxlie Creek. The park's trail system, although steep and stepped in locations, provides one of the City's best walking experiences. Parking for the one and a half-mile long, G. Eldon Marshall trail, is on Henderson Boulevard near Interstate 5. The park's trail system can also be accessed from pedestrian entrances on Eastside Street and 22nd Avenue.
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| Watershed Park |
| 2500 Henderson Blvd |
| Olympia`, WA 98501 |
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Yauger Park, located on the westside of Olympia, offers picnic areas, a playground, skate park, basketball courts, baseball fields, horseshoes and nature trails. Come enjoy the westside of Olympia at this beautiful Olympia Park.
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| Yauger Park |
| 3100 Capitol Mall Drive |
| Olympia, WA 98501 |
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