Olympia, Thurston County, WA
Places to go in Olympia
19 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
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Bigelow Park
Tranquil neighborhood park with a playground, picnic tables, basketball court & tall shade trees.
1220 Bigelow Ave NE, Olympia, WA 98506, USA
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Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge
762-acre protected estuary with trails, an education center, & bird- & whale-watching opportunities.
100 Brown Farm Rd NE, Olympia, WA 98516, USA
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Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls
Riverside nature park on 15 acres with trails, cascades, lawns & a children's play area.
110 Deschutes Way SW, Tumwater, WA 98501, USA
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Burfoot Park
Beachfront park on 50 acres offering a playground & picnic shelters, plus city & mountain vistas.
6927 Boston Harbor Rd NE, Olympia, WA 98506, USA
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Four Cedars Trail @ Tolmie State Park
7836 61st Ave NE, Olympia, WA 98516, USA
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Friendly Grove Park
2316 Friendly Grove Rd NE, Olympia, WA 98506, USA
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Heritage Park
The start/finish line for the 1984 US trials for the first Women’s Olympic Marathon started here.
5th Ave SW &, 701 Water St SW, Olympia, WA 98501, USA
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Kenneydell Park
6745 Fairview Rd SW, Olympia, WA 98512, USA
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Lake Sylvia State Park
Former logging site is now a lakeside park to camp, fish & hike in wooded surrounds, open all year.
1812 Lake Sylvia Rd N, Montesano, WA 98563, USA
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LBA Park
Venue with baseball fields, basketball & tennis courts, a playground & picnic areas.
3333 Morse-Merryman Rd SE, Olympia, WA 98501, USA
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Lions Park
Family-friendly green space with a playground, picnic areas & lion figurines that kids can hunt.
800 Wilson St SE, Olympia, WA 98501, USA
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Marathon Park
Park with lakefront trails & the site of the U.S. trials for the first women’s Olympic marathon.
1011 Deschutes Pkwy SW, Olympia, WA 98501, USA
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Monarch Sculpture Park and Art Center
8431 Waldrick Rd SE, Tenino, WA 98589, USA
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Percival Landing Park
Bayfront public space with a boardwalk, playground, picnic areas & access to nearby restaurants.
217 Thurston Ave NW, Olympia, WA 98501, USA
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Squaxin Park
314-acre park with saltwater shoreline, hiking trails, ball courts, a playground & a rose garden.
2600 East Bay Drive Northeast, Olympia, WA 98506, USA
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Tumwater Historical Park
This scenic 17 acres offers a play area, historical structures, hiking & a covered picnic pavilion.
802 Deschutes Way SW, Tumwater, WA 98501, USA
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Watershed Park
Steep stepped trails run through this scenic 153-acre park with a rainforest canopy & creek.
2500 Henderson Blvd SE, Olympia, WA 98501, USA
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West Bay Park
Simple 17 acres on the shore of West Bay with a beach, walking trail, seating areas & public art.
700 W Bay Dr NW, Olympia, WA 98502, USA
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Yauger Park
Green space with amenities such as a playground, skateboard area, horseshoe pits & athletic fields.
3100 Capital Mall Dr SW, Olympia, WA 98502, USA