Updated September 13, 2021:


Lacey Parks are open! Parks and open spaces are very important for wellness, especially during the pandemic. It’s important to get outside for fresh air and exercise; however, for the safety of you and your loved ones, please use our parks and trails responsibly by following the updated rules of Governor Inslee’s Washington Ready plan.


All City parks and trails are open from 7:00 a.m. until dark.


  • Capacity restrictions have been lifted.
  • Face coverings are required, regardless of vaccination status, unless you are eating or drinking, when you are in a place: 
            - where anyone outside your household is present.
            - generally accessible by anyone outside your household.
  • For crowded outdoor settings (with less than 500 people), Washington State Department of Health strongly recommends everyone, regardless of vaccination status, wear face coverings. This includes sporting events, fairs, parades, concerts, and similar settings where there is decreased ability to consistently maintain physical distance between non-household members.
  • For crowded outdoor setting (with more than 500 people), facial coverings are required.
  • Please stay home if you are sick.

For more information or clarification, visit: The Governor’s Washington Ready Proclamation 20-25.15 and DOH Face Covering Order 20-03.4.

 

Stay healthy and safe!


PARKS AND FACILITIES
Municipal Parks

 

If you love recreation, you'll love Lacey! With over 1,200 acres of municipal parkland and open space, a premier regional athletic complex, three indoor public pools, and several community buildings, Lacey's residents and visitors enjoy one of the finest municipal park networks in the state.

 
Parks and Facilities
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Please Note: Most Lacey Parks restrooms are closed October- March. ADA restrooms at main park locations remain open year-round, during regular park hours (7 a.m. to dark).

Avonlea Park
112 Ingleside Loop SE  map
A 5.4-acre neighborhood park with picnic shelter and tables, grills, half basketball court, playground for pre-school and elementary age children, and open play area.  more »
Brooks Park
1313 College Street SE  map
This quiet 1-acre neighborhood park with open play area, picnic tables, and parking is located near the downtown commercial area. A “hidden jewel” on a hot sunny day!  more »
Civic Plaza
521 Sleater-Kinney Road SE  map
A landscaped flag plaza and an armed forces monument grace Lacey’s community entrance portal.  more »
Core Area Plaza Parks
Downtown Lacey  map
Core area plaza parks providing passive recreation and open space with convenient pedestrian access from commercial areas.  more »
Homann Park
1301 Carpenter Road SE  map
Active recreation is the main feature of this 8-acre neighborhood park with a “Little League” size ball field, a mini-soccer field, running track, basketball court, and a playground. Park has restrooms, drinking water, and benches.  more »
Horizon Pointe Park
5700 Balustrade Blvd SE  map
A 9.5-acre neighborhood park, with picnic facilities, playground equipment, and open play area.  more »
Huntamer Park
618 Woodland Square Loop SE  map
This downtown park is the site of numerous outdoor events throughout the year, including the Lacey in Tune Concert Series, Children’s Entertainment Series, Outdoor Cinema Series, STEM Fair, and Children's Day. It’s also a great picnic spot.  more »
I-5 Park
4251 3rd Avenue SE  map
Adjacent to the freeway bike path, this 3-acre open space provides convenient pedestrian access from nearby commercial areas.  more »
Greg J. Cuoio Community Park
2720 Carpenter Road NE  
Located in the northern part of our city’s urban growth area, this 407-acre undeveloped site will provide active and passive recreation balanced with preservation of woodlands and wildlife habitat, environmental restoration, and water quality protection.
Lake Lois Habitat Reserve
6th Avenue SE at Lake Lois Rd SE  map

Natural trails through a wooded area around a small, picturesque lake fed by Woodland Creek is the setting for this 28.6-acre natural habitat area. Features a ¼-mile interpretive nature trail. Benches are available along the trails.

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Lake Lois Park
6020 7th Avenue SE  map
Located off Carpenter Road SE, this 7-acre park around the lake shore features paved parking, picnic table, drinking water, bench, bank fishing, and trail.  more »
Lakepointe Park
6400 Compton Blvd SE  map
An 8-acre neighborhood park with picnic facilities, play fields, basketball court, playground equipment, tennis court, and pickleball court.  more »
Long Lake Park
2790 Carpenter Road SE  map
Long Lake Park features one of the finest swimming beaches in Thurston County, as well as sand volleyball, parking, and restrooms. The 285 feet of beach frontage stands in contrast to the ten heavily wooded acres that provide an evergreen entrance to the park site. The upland area has picnic facilities, grills, and pedestrian trails through the woods.  more »
McAllister Community Park
8700 block of Marvin Road SE  map
A 60-acre, undeveloped community park site near the intersection of Marvin Road and 19th Avenue SE. The site features a large stand of native oak trees.  more »
Meridian Campus Park North
4200 block of Campus Highlands Drive NE   map
A 5-acre, undeveloped neighborhood park site near the Hawks Prairie Golf Club.  more »
Meridian Neighborhood Park
8855 Campus Glen Drive NE map
A  24-acre neighborhood park, with restrooms, picnic shelter, parking lot, playground equipment, half-basketball court, and open play area.  more »
Mullen Road Habitat Reserve
6600 block of 38th Avenue SE
Natural trails meander through a 74-acre natural area along a small creek that flows from Hicks Lake to Pattison Lake.  more »
Palm Creek Headwaters
2345 Covington Court NE  
Located in the northern part of our city’s urban growth area, this 87-acre undeveloped site will eventually provide passive trails balanced with preservation of woodlands, wildlife habitat, and water quality. This site is not currently open for public access. more »
Pleasant Glade Park
5011 Pleasant Glade Road NE
A 32-acre undeveloped park site featuring a small pond and 2,120 feet of Woodland Creek frontage.  more »
Rainier Vista Community Park
5475 45th Avenue SE  map
This 46-acre park is a high-activity site with 3 soccer fields, 3 baseball/softball fields, tennis courts, sand volleyball, basketball, walkways, picnic facilities, grills, rental picnic shelters, restrooms, and a local access skate park for the beginner and intermediate participant.  more »
Regional Athletic Complex
8345 Steilacoom Road SE  map
This outstanding facility, complete with spectacular views of Mt. Rainier, is regarded as one of the finest outdoor sporting venues in the state. Developed through a unique partnership between the City of Lacey and Thurston County, the 100-acre complex features six regulation soccer fields, including one with all-weather turf and lighting; four regulation softball fields with all-weather turf and lighting; one minor league-rated baseball field with all-weather turf and lighting; electronic score boards; two concession buildings; four large rental picnic shelters with grills; spectator seating; parking for 500 vehicles; three playgrounds; two miles of walking and jogging paths; a kite-flying hill; three half-basketball courts; and a six-acre outdoor event and festival area. In addition, nearly 20 acres have been preserved to protect native oak savannah.  more »
Thornbury Park
5500 Thornbury Drive SE  map
A 9-acre neighborhood park with picnic shelter, playground equipment, and open play area.  more »
Wanschers Community Park
2606 Hicks Lake Road SE  map
A heavily wooded gem on the shores of Hicks Lake, this 16-acre park features grassy picnic areas, bank fishing, walking trails, and breathtaking views of Mt. Rainier.  more »
William A. Bush Park
4400 Chardonnay Drive SE  map
An 8.5-acre park with picnic shelter, playground equipment, and open play area.  more »
Wonderwood Park
5304 32nd Avenue SE  map
Located in the center of Lacey, Wonderwood Park provides 40 acres of natural woodland combined with recreational facilities. Take a walk on the paved or natural pathways that thread through the woods, picnic beneath the shelter or at one of the many tables provided. Athletic fields, including two softball / soccer fields, four tennis courts, a basketball court, and a playground offer plenty of room to play.  more »
Woodland Creek Community Park
6729 Pacific Avenue SE  map
This pastoral 72-acre park offers rental picnic shelters with grills, restrooms, play equipment, and paved walkways. Beautiful Woodland Creek meanders through the property, with Longs Pond serving as a centerpiece providing year-round fishing for kids (14 and under). It is also home to the Lacey Community Center, the Lacey Senior Center, and the "White House," which host a number of recreation programs. The Community Center is available for rent for meetings, receptions, and other functions.  more »