Capitol parks

The capitol grounds include several parks that offer rich opportunities for visitors and the local community to explore and enjoy. Park hours during the summer (April 1 - October 31) are 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. Park hours during the winter (November 1 - March 31) are 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.  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

• Capitol Lake trails
• Thurston Regional Trails Plan

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: 

State

• Washington State Parks
• State Capital Museum

Region

• Olympia Thurston County Visitor & Convention Bureau.
• City of Lacey, Parks and Recreation Services
• City of Olympia, Parks and Trails
• City of Tumwater, Parks and Recreation
• Thurston County Seven Wonders