Absolutely beautiful area; a little bit of nature nestled into the city. Nice walking path and a…read morepark accessible through a paved trail. Lovely and very soothing.

This is an absolutely gorgeous and well maintained park. I love coming here with family and friends…read moreto go on walks. When it gets warmer in the year, it is wonderful for picnicking. I recommend coming here and enjoying a nice stroll whether rain or shine. My friends, family, co-workers, and I come here pretty often! I'm glad that it is cared for so much by the community and is always lively.

Just went yesterday with my good friend. The salmon were out and around entertaining us on the…read moreDeschutes River. They're big and laying lots of eggs for those of us that love those fish. Now I won't get lost again. Enjoying the friendly people and their dogs, have fun.

We were at the lower park playground it was nice and clean…read moreWords words all ljgdssdgjlkgfds

Pioneer Park is AWESOME! I love going here with fellow doggy owners so our pups can swim in moving…read morewater.

Dropped by for the annual Dog Day in the Park event and it was great. Lots of freebies for your…read moredogs from the sponsors and vendors at the event. The Tumwater police will usually do a meet and greet along with doing a talk. There is an off leash watering hole for the dogs to run around in, so they have lots of fun.

Clean, nice park, colorful, far off street so it's safe from street traffic. Definitely old…read moreequipment though, needs a paint job and upgrade. Nice shelter, volleyball courts, walking trails, bathrooms

Nice quite neighborhood park that has a trail. The playground is nice it is like a challenge…read morecourse. It also has swings everything is in good conditions. Very well maintain, tree coverage and very green. My kiddos loves it and enjoyed our time here

Nice park in a lovely location, though it often has trash all over the playground. Please clean up…read moreafter yourselves!

This is a great little park! There's a kids jungle gym, nice open spaces, cute trails, and a…read moresurprisingly interesting sign about water management with the "test street" next to the park

This is a very easily walkable 1.1 mile trail that leads to a spawning ground for wild chum salmon…read more The trail is very well marked and level. I visited during mid December, so there were still a handful of salmon making their way upstream and spawning in the gravel beds. There's a little footbridge spanning over the stream and so you can get a good look at the fish swimming without being tempted to wade into the water itself (which is highly, highly discouraged since it's very easy to crush fish eggs and disrupt the migration). I would describe this as a multisensory experience as you can see the fish, hear them splashing in the water...and smell the dead fish. I wouldn't advise going if you have a sensitive nose! This was a cool experience otherwise.

What a gem in our back yard! Easy, flat well maintained…read moretrails, good for the whole family. No bikes allowed so safe for the little ones. A bird watcher's paradise any time of the year. Presently, lots of ducklings swimming amongst the water lillies that are in bloom. Lots of old timber and vegetation to walk through In the fall, spawning salmon in the creeks that have look-out platforms for your viewing Swimming in the main pond are beaver and other aquatic animals. A couple of modern outhouses that are fairly well maintained too. And for the price of a Discover Pass ($35 annually that covers 2 cars) you can visit 7 days a week. You can also buy a day pass on line. The penalty for no pass is quite expensive - $99 !

Came up here for the sunset and yes, there is a sunset, but it is on the wrong side of the park…read more What you see is a lovely view of downtown and you can even see the Capital building, but that's not where the sunset appears. It actually behind you. Everything, from the couple of picnic tables, the swinging bench, and the benches are pointed toward the view, but the sunset is in the wrong place. It's a great park though. Very small and really just for that vantage point. We saw rabbits, swung on the swing, and walked our dogs around the neighborhood and people are in a good mood because they're also there for the same thing. It's a nice place to hang out but if it's the sunset you're expecting, maybe head to the downtown marina for a better view.

Cute park! Funky, tight parking lot, and no nearby bathrooms. Sweet swing at the point and picnic…read moretables. Nice neighborhood to walk around though!

I didn't even knowthis park existed but they do free Shakespeare in the Park here with the Animal…read moreFire Theater. Am I shilling for them? Yes, because my friend is in this troupe and because of him I've seen Henry V and Midsumer Night's Dream. Doyou know how fun it is to watch Shakespeare as the dark slowly creeps, eating a subway sandwich, with your pups as they look longingly at the bunnies in the distance. You need to do this. Parking is easy and soemthing like 30 feet away from the meadow, there are big trees to give you shade in the heat where the plays are held, so you have no excuses.

Had my kiddo's birthday there. The kids had a blast blowing bubbles and just being kids. Clean…read morebathrooms, clean trails, all good.

I love this park! Such a beautiful area that is kid and dog friendly. It's a must-visit for the…read morearea.

This was an interesting stop for me because I wasn't exactly sure what this place was. Turns out it…read moreis a giant nature park along the river, but it's privately owned/managed, which I have never really experienced with a park before. The owners basically donated this area to the public to use. It's actually really cool. There are a bunch of waterfalls here which were the most enjoyable part for me personally. I sat for a while on a hilly slope in the shade and just enjoyed the sound of the water. There's also a walking trail that is not too long and definitely doable that has some bridges and nice spots where you can see and hear the water. They had ample clean restrooms and a lot of information about the area posted on boards that you could read. As I was headed to the bathroom I saw a woman picking something and eating it. That was another thing that was a new experience for me. After I used the restroom I walked over to where she was and I saw that there were wild strawberries growing. It felt strange, but I decided to pick one myself and eat it. When in Rome right? It actually wasn't ready yet and it was a bit sour but it was a new experience for me to forage on public use land. They also had a place for viewing salmon and I was excited for that because I love to go to my local fish hatchery but unfortunately we came in the wrong season and everything was dried up and empty. I definitely would have enjoyed that section of the park if it had been the right time of year and I think it's a cool experience that everyone should have. Overall this is a very good road trip stop or place to check out if you're in the area. I definitely learned a lot and I was able to just relax and appreciate the beauty of nature for a while.

So after my first review, Fengie O. came to the rescue regarding the disappointment I originally…read morefelt about Bigelow Park. Thanks to her kind instructions, I found that I had gone to the wrong park. I actually visited a small patch of land next to someone's house and thought that was the park. I was obviously off my meds that day. Anyway, this park is major cute and nice for the kids or if you wanted to grill out. The amount of space between the grill stations is sufficient enough to not make you feel like you're encroaching on someone else's territory. There is also a decent amount of kids equipment. It all looks pretty safe and there is even a single basketball net on the half court. The park is surrounded by huge trees that in a way hide the grounds and provide ample shade. There are also unisex restrooms on site and doogy doo bags for life's little messes. It's definitely a nice park now that I actually went to the right one. Thanks Fengie.

Guess who finally moved near Bigelow Park? That's right--I did! I can walk to the park from my…read morehouse. It's a decent sized park. The equipment is appropriate for children 12 months old to 11 years old. Some children who have limited mobility can enjoy the play structures. The wide stairs are set near the ground so children can transfer out of wheelchairs and climb into parts of each structure. My oldest kid will play football with her friends, but my 2 year old likes to hide in the tube connected to the small play structure and scream! In addition to the 2 play structures, there are also two spinning toys. One is shaped like a cup. Kids sit in it and spin around. The other is a pole with a platform. 2 children get on the platform and spin each other. There are swings for babies and for older children. The swings for the older children are set near the basketball court. The swings for the younger children are closer to the main play area. A tire swing is attached to the large play structure. The park is surrounded by a grassy area. It's fun to play soccer or football. Keep in mind the area is not fenced. One of the grassy sides of the park is right next to a moderately busy road. It's good to keep an eye on younger children. The parking area is a decent size. I've seen 6 minivans parked with room to spare. There are also at least 2 large handicap parking spaces. The bathrooms are a decent size. There is a drinking fountain, a covered area for picnicking and a few picnic tables. If all the picnic tables are taken, it's a lovely place to lay a blanket down and have a sit down picnic.