I drive into this park on a whim last weekend and think I've found a gem hidden in Olympia,…read moreliterally minutes from downtown. Straddling Boston Harbor Road, the park has a bridge that connects both sides of the sprawling property. On the East side of the park, you immediately feel like you've driven into a forest. Big and old trees line the park roadway. Several picnic areas are available, I assume by reservation, at least for the covered areas. I found a restroom building and took advantage. This place is well maintained. More picnic areas. Nd two more restroom buildings are on the West side of the park, and so is the Sound. Lots more parking, and a kids playground. Squaxin has something for everyone. Lots of hiking paths on both sides of the park that are now on my to do list. Squaxin is an oasis in Olympia!

Squaxin Park is a wonderful place to spend the day at and there is plenty of things to do! I have…read morelived in this area for many years, have heard of and seen this park as we've been around town, but never actually visited. I can confidently say that after being there yesterday that my boys and I will be back! I decided on taking the kids there because I was looking for a new playground space. We had usually gone to other parks/playgrounds and we were all getting a wee bit tired of the same old, same old. I showed the pictures of the playground to the kids and they thought it looked fun too. We went there and were pleasantly surprised at what all else they had to do. The playground itself has a big toy that's shaped like a large ship, which they had fun playing on. However, it was the walking trails and beach access that they enjoyed the most. The trails are partly paved and partly unpaved (so do remember to wear your boots). They lead you through the woods, along and close to various benches and covered pavilions, and down the hills to the beach. The trail hills are not that steep, so it's doable and not extremely strenuous (my 6 year old made it around easily - and the 3 year old mostly was good ... just got tired near the end, after a couple of hours of walking and playing). The best part of the walk was getting down to the beach! It's a beautiful view and very easy to walk around. Hard-packed sand, shells, and flat made for a nice walk. Because of all the recent rain, it was a wee bit sloppy; but fun. My kids had a wonderful time walking/running around and watching the water, looking for shells, and just being kids! We felt very safe there and I never felt like I needed to be "on guard" like at some parks. Overall, the park is large enough to spend a couple of hours there, and yet small enough to not get lost of feel overwhelmed with the number and length of the trails. I asked the kids if they had fun and would want to come back again. They both immediately said yes to both questions. There you have it. We'll be back!!

Cute little park. There is a public restroom the homeless use a lot if your worried about that…read more Also, it's near power lines.

My family and I went on a park hunting in search for a park that didn't have bark, gravel, or sand…read more We found Decatur park!!! It is a well kept park. We love that they have a small learning trail as well. If you are in the area stop by and enjoy some playtime.

Great park!! Fun toys for kids 1-teenagers! Different sets of toys, small and large versions of the…read moresame toys, lots of benches for parents, right on the water with a parking lot, and tons of grass nearby for picnic's and playing as well as bathrooms and water fountains!

The Percival Landing Playground is pretty great. It's located on Percival Landing and is close to…read moreboth the Olympia Farmer's Market and Heritage Park Fountain. There is a small parking lot with a 2-hour parking limit. If you don't want to drive, you can easily walk from the DASH bus stop at the Farmer's Market. The bridge nearby offers a great view of the harbor. The landscaping is very nice! The walkways are easy to manage and the whole area is nicely maintained. I'm very glad there are drinking fountains near the bathrooms. There are quite a few places to sit. There are benches and picnic tables available. On hot days, all the spaces are taken. It doesn't really matter since the lawn is a fantastic place to picnic during nice days. The trees offer shade during hot days. Kids are always out playing in all weather conditions. The playground includes equipment for toddlers to 4-year-olds and equipment for 5 to 12-year-olds. The only slides available are for the younger children. There are swings for both younger and older kids. The most popular pieces of equipment are the tall cargo netted merry-go-rounds. There are two available: One is a two level merry-go-round for older kids and the other one is a slower one level merry-go-round for younger kids. Percival Landing Playground is a fantastic playground for younger kids. Small kids (older babies to pre-school) can easily maneuver the smaller equipment themselves. Kids who are five and over enjoy playing on the climbing-bar/small jungle gym. This playground might be a bit small for older kids who like climbing equipment or larger slides. Most of the older kids pile on the large merry-go-round and have a great time. The playground is semi-accessible in a wheelchair. If the wheelchair is sturdy and can do a bit of off-roading, you might be okay. I would not suggest tooling around in a transfer chair. I've seen both transfer chairs and 2-wheel walkers get stuck in the chips. The bathrooms are very nice and are handicap accessible. The overall space inside the bathroom is a tad small. It can get crowded if you have multiple children or need assistance in the restroom. I enjoy this playground and will be back often.

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

I can't believe I've never been to this park before! There is so much space, 46 acres of it to be…read moreexact. Luckily it was one of the few days of sunshine and good weather in WA, so I could enjoy laying in the grass. There is something here for everyone. BBQ grills, rugby/soccer fields, baseball/softball fields, basketball courts, trails, doggie doo bags, public restrooms, sand volleyball courts, tennis courts, picnic shelters, child & toddler playgrounds and a skate park. It's very well kept and still looks brand new even though it's been around since 2004 I believe. Check this place out before summer is over.

Beautiful park with plenty of outdoor activities from volleyball, tennis, basketball, baseball and…read moreeven a skateboard/scooter park. They have restrooms and gazebos for rent. Definitely a fun park.

We only went once, but it won't be the last! The facility was clean, the bathrooms were clean, kids…read morewere having lots of fun. Literally no complaints. People were friendly, and it was a fun time! Took my two year old there, for context.

Update: 06/06/23 I have to knock off some points from this…read morereview. We went there over the weekend & was so disappointed how so much dog poops weren't picked up by their owners. It's just irresponsible to have a dog & have someone else clean after. This just seem a beginning of how a park gets trashed.

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.

Janes the Name here on youtube! I make videos for kids! I love Wonderwood so much and finding…read morecolorful rocks, playing on the playground and walking along the trails. Such a family friendly park! Clean and safe as well.

I will give my review four stars to 'continually improve' If I were to give myself a five, that…read morewould be a little egocentric. I enjoy Yauger Park considering the community gardens, recreation availability and the wildlife that visit here. I am an avid bird watcher and can find photography chances at this park. Yauger Park gives one ample time to walk in the pathways, recycle glass, or give quiet time to those that seek it. I am glad I found this space

Yauger Yeah yes you ... Experience fresh air right here. Never be afraid to evaluate new…read moreinformation. Before you know it, your way is the only one...the way that build's character.

Four stars since there isn't any real parking but it's so cool to have a kids park in a small…read moreforest with a nice rubber floor instead of bark has a cool swing too I posted pics

Beautiful place on a gorgeous day! I'm new to the area and am glad I found this place. I will…read moredefinitely be back!

Came out for the middle school concert at the Shelter. Beautiful backdrop with the sailboats…read morefloating past being the kids. They need more chairs, but I brought camping chairs, so I'm good. It's very clean and the restroom is surprisingly clean too.