Isabella Bush Park
1436 Linwood Avenue SW Tumwater, Washington 98512 (360) 754-4160
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
Jim Brown Park
535 Bates Street SW Tumwater, Washington 98512 (360) 754-4160
Kenneydell Park
6631 Fairview Road SW Olympia, Washington 98501
Lacey-Thurston County Regional Athletic Complex (RAC)
8345 Steilacoom Road SE Lacey, Washington 98513 (360) 491-0857
Lake Lois Habitat Reserve
6th Avenue SE at Lake Lois Rd SE Lacey, Washington 98503
Lake Lois Park
6020 7th Avenue SE Lacey, Washington 98503
Lakepointe Park
6400 Compton Boulevard Southeast Lacey, Washington 98513
LBA Park and Woods
3333 Morse-Merryman Road Southeast Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 753-8380
Long Lake Park
2790 Carpenter Road Lacey, Washington 98503 (360) 491-0857
Longmire Community Park
16820 Canal Rd SE Yelm, Washington 98597 (360) 458-3244
Marathon Park at Capitol Lake
1011 Deschutes Pkwy SW Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 407-2200
McAllister Community Park
8700 block of Marvin Road SE Lacey, Washington 98503
McLane Off Leash Dog Park
4421 Mud Bay Rd NW Olympia, Washington 98502
Meridian Campus Park North
4200 block of Campus Highlands Dr NE Lacey, Washington 98503
Meridian Neighborhood Park
8855 Campus Glen Drive NE Lacey, Washington 98503
Millersylvania State Park
12245 Tilley Rd S Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 753-1519
Monarch Sculpture Park
8431 Waldrick Rd SE Tenino, Washington 98589 (360) 264-2408
Offut Lake Resort
4005 120th Ave SE Tenino, Washington 98589 (360) 264-2438 Find A Room
Olympia Campground
1441 83rd Ave SW Olympia, Washington 98512 (360) 352-2551
Olympia Kiwanis Food Bank Gardens
3839 11th Ave NW Olympia, Washington 98502 (360) 357-7188
Olympia Parks, Arts & Recreation
222 Columbia Street Northwest Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 753-8380
Overlook Point Park
1205 Barnes Blvd Tumwater, Washington 98512
Percival Landing
405 Columbia St NW Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 753-8380
Pioneer Park
5801 Henderson Blvd SE Tumwater, Washington 98501 (360) 754-4160
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