Avonlea Park
4112 Inglewood Loop SE Lacey, Washington 98503
Parks in the Olympia, WA Area
Surrounded by shoreline and evergreen forests, a multitude of city, regional, and state parks await exploration.
From the Capitol Forest to Deschutes Falls Park, our region has endless miles of forests, falls, and conservation areas that will keep the entire family enjoying the great outdoors.
Parks in Thurston County
Explore the beauty of the South Sound through Thurston County’s wide variety of parks — from local city parks in Olympia, Lacey, and Tumwater to expansive regional green spaces and iconic State Parks in south Thurston County. Whether you’re looking for family-friendly playgrounds, scenic waterfront trails, or opportunities for outdoor recreation like hiking, kayaking, and wildlife viewing, Thurston County parks offer something for everyone. Plan your next picnic, nature walk, or adventure and discover why our parks are some of the most loved destinations in Western Washington.
Best Outdoor Adventures Along the Thurston Bountiful Byway
Barclift Park
690 Barclift Ln SE Tumwater, Washington 98501
Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge
100 Brown Farm Rd NE Olympia, Washington 98327 (360) 753-9467
Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls
110 Deschutes Pkwy SW Tumwater, Washington 98501 (360) 943-2550
Brooks Park
1313 College St SE Lacey, Washington 98503
Bucoda Volunteer Park
497 Park St Bucoda, Washington 98530 (877) 704-7500
Burfoot Park
6927 Boston Harbor Rd NE Olympia, Washington 98506
Bush Prairie Farm
8400 Old Highway 99 SE Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 357-4526
Capitol State Forest — Fall Creek Campground and Trailhead
Capitol Forest Olympia, Washington 98512 (360) 825-1631
Capitol State Forest — Margaret McKenny Campground and Trailhead
10900 Waddell Creek Rd SW Olympia, Washington 98512 (360) 825-1631
Capitol State Forest — Middle Waddell Campground and Trailhead
Waddell Creek Rd SW Olympia, Washington 98512 (360) 825-1631
Chambers Lake Trailhead Park
3725 14th Ave SE Olympia, Washington 98501
Cochrane Memorial Park
750 Mill Rd SE Yelm, Washington 98597
Columbus Park
5700 Black Lake Blvd SW, #62 Olympia, Washington 98512 (360) 786-9460
Depot Park
5555 Pacific Ave SE Lacey, Washington 98503
Deschutes Valley Park
600 T Street SE Tumwater, Washington 98501
Dragons’ Gate Gardens
7911 Skookumchuck Rd SE Tenino, Washington 98589 (360) 264-5110
Grass Lake Nature Park
814 Kaiser Road NW Olympia, Washington 98502
Gwinwood Camp & Conference Center
6015 30th Avenue Southeast Lacey, Washington 98503 (360) 491-0195
Heritage Park
701 Water St SW Olympia, Washington 98501
Heritage Park Fountain
330 5th Avenue SW Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 753-8380
Homann Park
1301 Carpenter Road SE Lacey, Washington 98503
Horizon Pointe Park
5700 Balustrade Boulevard SE Lacey, Washington 98503
Huntamer Park
618 Woodland Square Loop SE Lacey, Washington 98503
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