This is a beautiful small park located on the West side of Olympia and right on the water front. It's s great place to stop for a few minutes and stretch your legs.

Quiet waterfront park that is clean and well maintained. The State Capitol building appears in the distance. Bring a camera with good zoom capabilities if you're here for photos of that building.

Our favorite local park. Can release your kayak or just relax and look over the water and downtown. Best spot to watch the fireworks from as well. Don’t forget to go up the Garfield Nature trail across the street.

West Bay Park in Olympia, Washington, offers a captivating and picturesque view of the serene waters. As you stroll through the park, you're greeted by a tranquil scene where the glistening waters of West Bay meet the horizon. The view is framed by lush greenery and a charming blend of native plants, creating a natural oasis that complements the soothing sight of the water. Breathe in the fresh coastal air as you take in the panoramic vista, watching as boats gently glide along the water's surface. The park's vantage point provides an ideal spot to appreciate the interplay of sunlight dancing on the waves, casting a mesmerizing shimmer across the bay. This enchanting backdrop, combined with the peaceful ambiance, makes West Bay Park a serene haven where you can escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and connect with the beauty of nature.

Very simple, sweet, beach side park. Great place for a laid back picnic. No playground, but lots of open play space. Rocky Beach that you could launch a canoe or kayak, or let the kids play in -if they have tough feet and don't mind the cold water. Rarely very busy. Mostly open grass with limited shade.

Neat little park With low tide you can walk around and see the different sealife living amongst the rocks, wood and water. Little crabs and shells abound. Barely any shade (as of June of '21) and the heatwave, we weren't able to stay as long as we wanted. The sign near the water also warns the water has not-so-good things in it and strongly recommend washing all of you at your first chance. So yeah, tread with care I guess.

Great place to walk and a nice section of beach to explore with beautiful views of the city. Easy access.

Beautiful peaceful place to take a moment to yourself or to get out for a walk with family and friends. I love how it was created for a peaceful place for people in the community to go and enjoy themselves and have the opportunity to meet new people... intentions were great when they made this park.... i love how there is a little spot for the kids to be able to be down on the beach like area and be able to touch the Puget sound.

Cute and clean little park with picnic tables. No bathroom but portable toilets near parking. Depending on tide level you might be able to walk out along beach or find the water coming up the stairs which is pretty cool for the kiddos to experience. If you walk up the hill to the entrance you’ll spot a marked trail across the street that goes through the woods and leads all the way up to the Westside near Garfield Elementary area. I didn’t feel comfortable walking it with my daughter at that hour but I did the trail years ago and its really cool deep in there…literally and visually, a great warmer weather hike.

Super clean lil park,great views and lot of places to sit. Parking is slim for such a nice park but gems are supposed to be hidden I guess. Great place to sit and Wonder or grab a bite to eat and watch the water. No swimming but beach access.

I like to go here to look for heart shaped rocks, petrified wood, beach glass an agates. There are walking trails across street from entrance.

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The views are amazing! If you get trapped by the water- no prob there are a lot of paths, besides the water is little anyways just invade you don’t want wet shoes

It’s a small park but it’s pretty. I didn’t see a place to bbq but there is a place for your four or three leggy friend

The West Bay Park is great for a quick peaceful stop to enjoy the view of The Olympia Marina, docks and some birds and wildlife. My favorite feature by far was the secret acoustic spot in the park where everything you say is amplified like a loud speaker, but only you can hear it! It was an unexpected surprise. It's not hard to figure out where it is. I dropped a star simply because I'm some areas of the small Beach you cash pick up a strong sulphur smell that can be a little overpowering.

Mornings best time. Lots of geese hanging bout but if your with a dog they move out n give you a wide berth. Time enough to enjoy the waters edge n throw a frizbee for dog!

Kinda nice place to just sit and watch Budd Inlet at work. I can imagine this becoming more of a history-information spot, and I think it's going to be incorporated into the estuary restoration project. Lots of parking, which is handy if you want to walk across the street and walk the Garfield Nature Preserve.

Absolutely gorgeous, with a view from the car of the bay from your parking spot. A trail also exists down to the water, but it is not very accessible for those who are differently able. There is no paving, and it is steep in spots.

Nice little spot! Felt like a very neighbourhood place with people like me who just happened to stop by. Great view! Clean and well maintained. Will be going back when the weather isn't bi-polar. (Only in PNW can you get all 4 seasons in one bloody day!)