Returned to this location and lots of updates to share. The trail, larger porta-potty and new…read moreoverlook of falls. They also put in a old style designed cabin. So cute and loved it. Two different areas to view Falls. Both muddy. Still bring your rubber boots or old shoes. Several benches, tables and doggie bags. Many visitors bringing their pups for this walk. East hike but prepare for muddy areas and slippery rocks. The view of the falls is divided left and right side. Right side is not as muddy as the left.

One of my favorite waterfalls. There's a new viewing deck in place since the last time I visited…read more It's not a far walk, but could be considered somewhat challenging to those who have any kind of mobility concerns. There are no stairs, decline can be steep. But for those who can, it's beautiful to see, and an adventure. Make sure to wear good shoes, or take water shoes for wading or swimming. The trail is easy, but getting to the river and views (in all areas) can be difficult due to the rocks.

The city really has upgraded the city park. The splash park, jazz in the park, the BBQ rally, the…read moreoutdoor gym, murals and food trucks. This is our tax dollars going to great use. Keep up the good work.

Second time coming here. Our first time was last year, also in July with my granddaughter. Such a…read morewonderfully designed park! A playground, separate splash pad that is so colorful with features spaced nicely for ability of excited kids running w/o running into each other. Clean private rest rooms! And even an area for Artisan style markets etc. Plenty of parking with restaurants, shops and other amenities in the immediate area. Yelm sure seems like a lovely Community.

Not a bad park! The playground was closed off due to a tree falling but still a fun area to…read moreexplore. The swings and two geodesic climbers (big cage to climb on) were still available so that was cool. There are two concrete tubes for kids to crawl through but it had some trash inside so we avoided it. There's a pool next to the park which looked really cool, all natural in a rock quarry lol you have to see it to understand what I mean lol. And by the pool are some small trails and a rock type maze. Definitely a unique place that provides some places for fun. There's also a museum that's close by but I didn't check it out. A lot of parking in the lot and a nice big play field. Also theres a walking/bike path (thurston county rails to trail) that runs through the park as well.

This park is kept up nice. It's right off Ruddle Rd. and on bus 66 and possibly bus 68 routes. I…read moretravel bus 66 so know it runs thru there. I have seen 68 on the bus stop stickers however know nothing about that bus because I never use it. The park opens up off of Ruddle Rd with a nice walkway. There is a small pond like yet cleaner water way immediately on your left as you stroll through the opening of the park. Some water fowl eagerly await to greet the average walker. Did I say eagerly awaiting water fowl and average walker?? Well look out!! Some of those water fowl are protecting THEIR home so be ready to hustle your bustle ye average walker!! If not, you just might get pecked and encouraged by a fowl or two to step firmly and quickly away from them and walk on your way through the park. After all, some of nature's joys are best observed in their own habitats. The park is large and kept clean. It certainly is its own invitation to frequent this wonderful nest for animals and humans alike. There are restrooms, kept clean and an area where you can get poo bags for "Fido" in case you need them. The grass is so green and plush. Kept nice, mowed and trimmed. Lots of places to kick a ball around. Trees are blooming so for me, that means another trip to this wonderful park!! I am curious to smell what I have yet to see.

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.

A nice park, i walk there everyday. it's very clean regardless of how many people are there.read more

Very fun park, my son loves it! A little crowded at times but still just as fun when your kiddo…read moreloves to make new friends!

Wow! This park is gigantic. So huge. I started off in one of the five parking lots that has the…read moremajority of the walking/hiking trails. There is so much variety in the trails. You can cross the bridges over the streams into the jungle of ferns and moss and low lying foliage. There were logs to jump over and ivy to trek through. I really really liked the trails here. There were some up hills and down hills and obstacles just the way I like it. If you're not much for trails, there is so much for others to enjoy. For the kids there is a huge playground similar to the one at Fort Steilacoom. If you want to bring a boat, there is a boat launch and boat house. I'm not sure if there is a fee or anything but the park is unattended so there doesn't seem to be anyone to pay anyway. Doesn't appear that you need a Discovery Pass for this one either. There is parking for trailers, motor homes, and campers and so many bathrooms. There are baseball fields and it's right next to a golf course. I may be wrong but there were no doggie doo bags that I could see. There are several large parking lots with places to grill and have parties. At first I was a little sketched out by one of the lots because there were more than a few folks smokin da herb (it's legal so whatever) but the area is regular patrolled by the sheriff. Definitely a bookmark on this park.

We showed up in August hoping to rent kayaks. Due to algae bloom it was not safe to go in the lake…read more They charge to go in the lake. When I went thru the gate, there was no mention of the lake being contaminated. Other than that, it was a nice lake. Will try it again next summer.

This place is soooo awesome!! The owner opened up the art exhibit for us & was happy to explain…read moreeverything. Then we headed out along the trail of sculptures on the property. This place is so cool and so family friendly. They had cornhole, badminton, ring toss and other along the way. There are peacocks that live there and also a maze that wasn't open when we're there. If you're in the area you have to check it out!

This place is so beautiful and right off of the trail and the water is so clutch if you're outread more

What an excellent find! Must be fairly new within the last couple years? Superbly designed with…read morenicer, soft, long Astro Turf, wood chips, a sand pit for playing, and many other fun features. Lots of friends to find as well. Next trip I will try to take some better pictures of the place w/o my daughter and granddaughter .

This is a really great park with a good sized turf playground for kids to run around, play and…read moreexplore. There is a sandpit area that always has community toys left over incase you forget to bring your own. A walking trail around the park as well. Parking here is easy and there's 2 different lots with a lot of spaces. The slides can be slippery i've seen babies go down and hit their heads or kids who are wearing certain kinds of material that make them slide insanely fast so definitely keep this in mind if you have babies/toddlers. Public restrooms here as well that are always clean and neat the times i've been. All in all - my family and I love coming to this awesome 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.

Lovely and quiet. NOT accessible. You cannot drive to where you can see, let alone dabble your feet…read morein, the water. You can not drive to a restroom. The road going in is too steep for a wheelchair or a scooter. There is 1 picnic table at the parking lot, but no water, restroom, or garbage can. I was so disappointed that I couldn't access the water. The website didn't mention lack of access.

Frye Cove County Park is on the Eld Inlet, which is close to Olympia as the bird flies, but driving…read morethere gives you the feeling of seclusion. There is one main road, Steamboat Island Road, heading up the peninsula that has consistent traffic, but not so much to think that you are actually close to the state capital. Leaving Steamboat Road, you head deeper into this forest. Frye Cove lies at the end of one of these roads. There were an assortment of smaller trails at the park that ran along the water. We did see one fisherman there, a fly fisherman, and I was going to ask him if he was having any luck but I noticed that he was trying to finagle his fly out of a tree. This didn't seem like the ideal time to ask him if he was having any success, so we kept walking. My inclination was confirmed in the parking lot. He didn't have any success. Except for the truly knowledgeable fly fishermen, flyfishing is more of a way to appreciate nature's beauty rather than to reel in big fish.