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Monarch Sculpture Park and Art Center

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👍👍 Great sculpture park to walk through, with multiple easy ways to drive or bike to get to it. Strollers can go on the path with some maneuvering, but not ADA accessible through the whole park. No public bathrooms, but there is a port a potty on the Chehalis Western Trail. I recommend bringing your ow... People often mention park, sculptures, Great, open, trail,


Address

8431 Waldrick Rd SE, Tenino, WA 98589, United States

Website

www.monarchsculpturepark.org

Contact

+1 360-264-2408

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (318 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 7 am to 6 pm
  • Thursday: 7 am to 6 pm
  • Friday: 7 am to 6 pm
  • Saturday: 7 am to 6 pm
  • Sunday: 7 am to 6 pm
  • Monday: 7 am to 6 pm
  • Tuesday: 7 am to 6 pm

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  • 5/5 Sandra 2 years ago on Google
    This is a great place for family. It's outdoors and free (of course, like any art experience, donations are welcome.)There are so many hands on activities. Including making clay butterflies (and other) figures, on Saturdays. All ages can participate. There are Gongs and bells, and so many other art pieces that are hands on.. A beautiful place to enjoy a picnic.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 J P. 2 years ago on Google
    Great sculpture park to walk through, with multiple easy ways to drive or bike to get to it. Strollers can go on the path with some maneuvering, but not ADA accessible through the whole park. No public bathrooms, but there is a port a potty on the Chehalis Western Trail. I recommend bringing your own toilet paper with you just in case.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rollin B. 9 months ago on Google
    A very chill place to go, great if you want to see some good old fashioned nature alongside your sculptures. Call ahead for access to the butterfly garden.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Gergely K. 7 months ago on Google
    Cute sculpture Park. The butterfly maze is closed, only open on Sundays for a couple hours. They are trying to fix it up and are asking for volunteers. There is free water in water bottles provided in a cool old vending machine.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kalyn B. 4 years ago on Google
    What a surprising delight! Had no idea this was so close to home, been sharing it with all of my friends, coworkers and customers. It's a wonderful place filled with a lot of emotion (if you're with an artist mindset). It's incredible, everyone has asked me where these photos are from and what the story is behind it. I'd love more details for each piece to understand the perception of the artist but I have no problem coming up with my own. Love this place and will definitely come back!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christine G. 4 years ago on Google
    Great stop along the Western Chehalis trail. Parking for bikes or cars, porta potty and complimentary water. Nice walking trail through the park but could be difficult for strollers, walkers or wheelchairs as the trails are not paved and there are areas with incline. Great place for a picnic, they have picnic tables scattered throughout. The scenery and setting in the natural environment is just as beautiful as any of the sculptures. The butterfly maze was not open as of memorial day 2019, but should be in July. It is free to visit, but you should leave a donation to support this wonderful park.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mindi K. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice park just outside of town. 6 and 8 year old had a fun time. It’s free which was nice and the person working there was so genuine and welcoming.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Martin C. 1 year ago on Google
    Fun place with interactive exhibits. Right off the chehailis Western trail
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Faith L. 1 year ago on Google
    Looks like it used to be a nice park to walk through. It is now over grown and many of the sculptures need painting or updating. So sad to see this place get so run down. Is there no one caring any longer? Whoever owns and runs this place should step up and fix, or close it down. It was cool to see some of the sculptures but not sure it is worth the trip. I might pass this one by.🤔
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Caitlin W. 2 years ago on Google
    A lovely place to just sit and think. My favorite piece was inspired by Celtic design right next to a creek. I got to spend some time just sitting and listening to the birds and water.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Patricia Gail M. 2 years ago on Google
    Truly amazing place. Lots of games to play amongst sculptures & ponds & gardens. Peaceful & refreshes your soul.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Guillermo N. 8 months ago on Google
    Great if you love art and nature. Great walking grounds and picnic grounds. There is even a tetherball pole fully functional for the kids.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jerome N. 9 months ago on Google
    You need to see this. This is amazing. Lots of interesting art, sculptures, mixed media, you name it. Beautiful out - in-the - yard setting. It's free (there's a kiosk for donations) MUST SEE if, you live in Thurston County and you haven't been here, you're missing out Go to this place!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joshua B. 1 year ago on Google
    A great public culture experience! Some visual, some interactive. Right off the truly epic Chehalis trail. Great stopping point for biking the trail north to south. It's far enough out that it's rarely busy; only in peak summer months will you get anything resembling a crowd.

  • 4/5 DANIELLE D. 1 year ago on Google
    Something different, keep your eyes open there is stuff everywhere they have a spot for kids and a maze, the maze isn't open everyday

  • 5/5 Ely H. 10 months ago on Google
    Omg!!! This is the most unique amazing sculpture park I've ever been to. It is like nothing I've ever seen before. If i was a kid id ask to come to this place always, it's so sensory, fun, beautiful, open, green just lovely. I also talked to one person taking carer of the grounds and they were so nice and welcoming just super friendly. This is a nonprofit so please leave a message on their guest book and also a good donation. I saw a group of people with their children there and the children were so happy and we're heading to a child's painting activity. This is an important place for all to showcase art, and appreciate nature! The drive to Teníno is also super great gorgeous with giant trees and farms, so definitely worth the drive.

  • 5/5 Lourdes S. 10 months ago on Google
    This is such a magical place. Dogs on leash you're welcome. My friend and I and our two dogs walked the grounds, marveled at the sculptures and then sat down to a nice picnic lunch

  • 4/5 Raychel S. 3 years ago on Google
    I like how open it is. It's very peaceful too. Lots of different types of art there. I like all the sound ones. Perfect place to take kids. The next time we go I will bring my kid. It's also right next to the Chehalis trail. So also a good place to park your car and go for a bike ride. I also like that it has some description of the different artists from History.

  • 5/5 Casey R. 9 months ago on Google
    I wasn't sure we'd find this on the road once it came up on Trip Advisor but I'm glad we did! The property was packed with great art to enjoy. Free entry. A beautiful creek runs through the property. The owner was very friendly and ready to answer any questions. There was a fun sound garden and huge bells to ring throughout. A hidden gem worth seeking out for a peaceful stroll through fields and art.

  • 5/5 Craig W. 1 year ago on Google
    Love this place and it especially nice spending time with John Brooks making fish for the reef in the butterfly maze

  • 5/5 John C. 7 months ago on Google
    Nice place to take a break when you're on a bike ride.


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