Recreational Opportunities Abound at Lacey Parks

Parks and open spaces are vitally important to a healthy quality of life in a community. They ensure the health of families and youth, and can have a positive impact on the economic and environmental well-being of a community and a region.

Of all the communities in Thurston County, Lacey leads the way in providing residents and visitors to the area one of the finest municipal park systems in the state. Take your pick among the 1.200 acres of parkland, walking and biking trails, a waterfront state park, a national wildlife refuge, and a premier regional athletic complex – needless to say, there are endless outdoor opportunities just waiting to be explored in Lacey.

Take a look at each of these locations and start planning your trip to Lacey today!

Neighborhood Parks

Lacey is full of community parks that provide family-friendly gathering spaces. You'll find picnic spaces, public restrooms, play fields, and playgrounds for the kids at most locations. Some parks also offer private rental opportunities.

Active Recreation Parks

These Lacey parks highlight active recreation with a wide variety of ball fields, soccer and football fields, swim beaches, and basketball courts. You'll also find regular park amenities like picnic tables and restrooms at most of these locations.

Outdoor Performance / Special Events Parks

In the heart of Lacey you'll find Huntamer Park - a beautiful green space that hosts specialty night markets, outdoor performances, and a wide variety of special events that entertain and delight visitors and locals year-round.

Wildlife Viewing & Nature Trailhead Parks

Home to a national wildlife refuge and other naturally inspiring spaces featuring wildlife and birding opportunities, these parks showcase the natural beauty this region has to offer.

Discover More of What Lacey Has to Offer

Lacey, WA

An urban oasis surrounded by outdoor paradise. With lakes, parks, golf courses, and a vast nature preserve in proximity to the state capital and Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Lacey finds a balance between outdoors attractions and the amenities of a city with a young and active workforce, not to mention the student body at St. Martin’s University and South Puget Sound Community College.

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