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.

This is an easy tennis shoe trail hike with beautiful views of the waterfalls in the surrounding…read morearea. This time of year it was a little damp, but nothing that really deterred from the experience was lucky enough to meet someone there who I hike the majority of the time with.

Lovely paths, great science at work, beautiful place to spend time! And as an added bonus it's just…read morea couple of blocks from the Main Street.

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.

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.

Fantastic playgournd with a ton of different areas for the kiddos to play…read more There is a covered seating area which is great for parents on sunny and rainy days. My kids enjoyed the ziplines and bonus they set it up so I didn't have to pick up my kids to get them on it. There were bathrooms outside the fence area by a playfield which was nice to have avaliable.

Awesome playground! There are so many different structures & climbing options, slides,…read moremerry-go-round, swings and some zip-lines. Suitable for toddlers through big kids. The ground is the squishy astroturf stuff, which I think is nicer and more kid friendly than woodchips. There are clean restrooms available right next to the playground, with a water bottle filling fountain on the backside of that building. I've never seen a water bottle station at a park before (only normal water fountains) so that was cool. My only downside here: The playground area is completely open with no shade, so bear that in mind on hot days! When we visited it was in the mid-80's and we all got toasty quite quickly. There are two shelters with tables/benches available along the side, presumably mostly for parents and caregivers as the playground is so fun - good luck getting your kids to take a break from playing!

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.

Family picnics here many times, always turned out great. Well kept grounds boat launch and lake…read moreclose by. Playgrounds for the kids just a great place

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!

Such a delightful and HIGHLY recommended stop for folks that, like my mama and me, made the drive…read morefrom seattle to portland. Amidst a scenic drive, this oasis of a stop was so fun to check out. Started by a couple - the guy was a judge, the gal an artist - the surprisingly large outdoor space is filled with artistic surprises that would be great for adults and kids. No food available for purchase so I'd recommend bringing snacks, water, and a hat if it's a warmer day.

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.