Parks and Attractions
Capitol parks
The capitol grounds include several parks that offer rich opportunities for visitors and the local community to explore and enjoy. Park public restroom hours are 7 a.m. to dusk. Security is provided by the Washington State Patrol. There is a parking lot area at 501 5th Avenue SW, Olympia.
Visit a park
- Capitol Lake
- Centennial Park
- Heritage Park
- Marathon Park
- Interpretive Center
- Sunken Garden
- Sylvester Park
Walk or run area trails
Area attractions
While here, stop and visit a variety of other attractions, including Percival Landing boardwalk, Farmers Market, Hands-On Children’s Museum, the Yashiro (Olympia’s sister city) Japanese Garden, and the Bigelow House Museum.
For more details and current events, please see the City of Olympia Parks, Arts & Recreation page and the Olympia Thurston County Visitor & Convention Bureau.
Learn more about other area attractions while visiting the capital and surrounding area:
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