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Tumwater Historical Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,438 Google reviews · Running trail in Tumwater, Washington · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
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- Shape
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- Shade
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- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Tumwater Historical 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.
This scenic 17 acres offers a play area, historical structures, hiking & a covered picnic pavilion.
What runners say about Tumwater Historical Park
“Bathrooms are clean, there's fountains, and a spigot with potable water.”
“It features some short trails perfect for a leisurely stroll, along with a longer route leading to the scenic Capitol Lake.”
“This park has a lot of really great equipment for kids of all ages.”
Fun park with river side view of the old Olympia Brewery. This is one of those parks that for whatever reason the playground usually has more parents than children. There are walking trails and covered areas. Can get busy at times, but worth the visit.
So pretty, a great walk for adults relaxing, many paths so you don't feel crowded if you don't want to be near other people. The playground for the kids is awesome too, zipline and a ton of stuff for them, stroller-friendly as well!
A fantastic playground ideal for children aged 3 and up. It features some short trails perfect for a leisurely stroll, along with a longer route leading to the scenic Capitol Lake. A great spot for families and outdoor enthusiasts alike.
This was a really great playground. It included things to do for both little and big kids. It was on leash, dog friendly. My only issue with the park was the insane amount of duck poop everywhere. It wasn’t necessarily on the playground which was great but beware when you are walking around it and on the grassy areas.
Trail conditions & character
“It features some short trails perfect for a leisurely stroll, along with a longer route leading to the scenic Capitol Lake.”
“There is a 3 story slide 🛝, swings, a rope climbing spider web 🕸 thing, a zip line, a pond with ducks 🦆 little picnic tables ^_^ a bathroom that is decent.”
“Parking was not too difficult although gets very packed by noon.”
Plan your run at Tumwater Historical Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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
- Websiteci.tumwater.wa.us
- Phone+1 360-754-4160
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 7:30 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 7:30 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 7:30 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 7:30 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 7:30 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 7:30 am–7 pm |
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