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Billy Frank Jr. Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 76 Google reviews · Running trail in Olympia, Washington · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Billy Frank Jr. Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Park offering picnic and hiking opportunities, and facilities for bird-watching.
What runners say about Billy Frank Jr. Park
“I loved it , I'm a new widow and I went alone I found beautiful native flowers and a trail that's and a half miles long.”
“Very peaceful and Serene, I love sitting and watching the birds do their thing down by the water!”
I arrived early for a dinner appointment with friends and decided to explore a nearby park. After searching online, I found this place—a small park with trails, featuring tidal flats exposed during low tide, a beautiful ocean view, anchored yachts, and the vibrant green of the grass.
Billy Frank Jr. Trail & Park offer views of the Olympic mountains. The park has a few benches and a couple picnic tables. One table is designed to accommodate wheelchairs. During my weekday visit, I saw more people on the water sailing and rowing than I saw on the trail or at the small park.
One of my favorite places to walk. One time saw a crane fly away with a snake. I've seen deer, turtle, rabbits, ducks, bald eagles and lots of other wildlife. Has a long raised pathway to walk. Alone with a few ponds and bay.
I loved it , I'm a new widow and I went alone I found beautiful native flowers and a trail that's and a half miles long. It goes right along the shoreline. It's called Billy Frank Jr. Trail
Trail conditions & character
“I loved it , I'm a new widow and I went alone I found beautiful native flowers and a trail that's and a half miles long.”
“Some of the borders between private property and that accessible by the public are a little unclear, and the reason why I removed a star.”
“Very peaceful and Serene, I love sitting and watching the birds do their thing down by the water!”
“Mostly a parking lot, but there is a nice, short walking path.”
Plan your run at Billy Frank Jr. Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteportolympia.com
- Phone+1 360-528-8000
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–5 pm |
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