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Wonderwood Park

4.6 (15 reviews)

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Nicki F.

Pictures never do this park justice...lots of gorgeous trees and trails to wander, a playground with equipment for older kids and littles, and tennis courts and baseball fields. Lovely place to have a picnic or take a walk. We feel so lucky having this little gem near our home in Lacey!

Hard to play basketball with no hoop, net, or anything
Josh B.

There really is a lot of room at this park. It's kind of hidden back in a development right off Ruddell Rd SE and the signs that tell you that you're on the right path are moderately small, so you probably will miss them. Once you find the park though, I hope you brought your soccer balls, baseball bats, picnic blankets, tennis rackets, walking shoes, badminton net, or any other warm weather outdoor activity supplies because there really is a huge amount of space. There are facilities next to the basketball court as well as by the baseball fields, so you don't have to go far if you have to go to the bathroom. There is also a lot of parking too, probably to be available for the games that are played on the fields. As you can see from the pics they didn't have any basketball nets or even basketball backboards up the last time I went which I found odd. Overall this park is really really nice for just chilling out and watching the little ones play or for taking a walk on one of the short trails. You just have to find it first...

Jackson and me out for a stroll in Wonderwood Park
Robbin M.

I love all the different types of moss!! I think my all-time favorite is the Lykin (sp?) Moss . It has always been one of my favs. Later in my life, I had a beautiful kitten who grew into be a beautiful cat. I named her Lykin Roo. Lykin for the beautiful Lykin moss in WA state and Roo for baby kangaroos because both baby roos and my kitten hopped when they played.

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Jeremy S.

Nice old park. Heavily wooded with old fir, cedar and maple trees. Lots of cool shade in summer. Easy paved walking loop. Bathrooms, playground, picnic area. Two ball fields. Large grass area good for Frisbee when games are not in progress.

The view from the wooded trail

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

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“This is just the cutest little park with a nice playground, pavilions, bathrooms, tennis, and baseball.”

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Rainier Vista Community Park

Rainier Vista Community Park

4.9(20 reviews)
1.1 mi

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.

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Rainier Vista Community Park - Me with Jackson enjoying some sun.

Me with Jackson enjoying some sun.

Rainier Vista Community Park - Tennis courts

Tennis courts

Rainier Vista Community Park - The park area

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The park area

Bigelow Park

Bigelow Park

4.0(2 reviews)
3.9 mi

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.

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Bigelow Park - Small play structure

Small play structure

Bigelow Park - The tube of the small play structure

The tube of the small play structure

Bigelow Park - Large play structure

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Large play structure

Percival Landing Playground - Some of the climbing equipment

Percival Landing Playground

3.7(3 reviews)
4.5 mi

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.

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Percival Landing Playground - The bottom of each bench looks like this. There are several benches in the playground

The bottom of each bench looks like this. There are several benches in the playground

Percival Landing Playground - Play equipment for older children

Play equipment for older children

Percival Landing Playground - Play equipment for younger children

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Play equipment for younger children

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