The city of Lacey is graced by more than 500 acres of beautiful parkland and open space, as well as Puget Sound's Tolmie State park at our northern border, and the 3,700-acre Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge forming our Eastern border. With freshwater lakes, three golf courses, miles of paved walking and biking paths and several indoor pools, recreation opportunities are virtually unlimited.
Shoreline paths around a small picturesque lake fed by Woodland Creek is the setting for this 35-acre natural habitat park. Features a 1/4 mile interpretive nature trail. A picnic table and drinking water are available.
6020 7th Avenue SE
Adjacent to the Thurston County Fairgrounds, Long Lake Park features one of the finest swimming beaches in Thurston County, a well a sand-volleyball and barbecue facilities. the 285 feet of beach frontage and swimming area stands in contrast to the ten heavily wooded acres that provide and evergreen entrance to the park site. the upland area has picnic facilities and pedestrian trails through the woods.
2790 Carpenter Road
this 46-acre park is a high activity site with 2 soccer fields, 3 baseball / softball fields, tennis courts, sand volleyball, basketball, walkways, picnic facilities, restrooms, and a local acces skate park for the beginner and intermediate participant.
5475 45th Ave SE (Corner of 45th & Ruddell)
This 100-acre park, complete with spectacular views of Mt. Ranier, is jointly owned by the City of Lacey and Thurston County. the facility features natural and artificial turf for soccer and baseball fields, as well as picnic and outdoor event facilities, playgrounds, concession areas and walking trails.
To schedule fields, please call Lacey Parks at 360-491-0857.
8345 Steilacoom Rd SE (Corner of Steilacoom & Marvin Rd)
Skyhawks Park has 5 baseball / softball fields, one of which is artificial turf. baseball, softball, rugby, soccer, football and basketball are played at Skyhawk. The park has two lit baseball fields and 90' base paths. In 2005 Skyhawk Park became the official home of Cal Ripken Baseball for the Thruston County area.
425 Marvin Road
This downtown park is the site of numerous outdoor events throughout the summer, including the Lacey In Tune Concert Series, Children's Entertainment Series, Outdoor Cinema Series, Music at the Market Series, Lacey Farmer's Market ont he Green, Alternative Fuel Fair, and Summer's End Car Show. It's also a great picnic spot.
618 Woodland Square Loop SE (Corner of Woodland Square Loop and 7th Avenue SE)
A heavily-wooded gem on the shores of Hicks Lake, this 16-acre park features grassy picnic areas, walking trails and breathtaking views of Mt. Rainier (a swimming beach will be added in the future).
2606 Hicks Lake Road SE (Corner of 25th Avenue SE & Hicks Lake Avenue SE)
Located in the center of Lacey, Wonderwood Park provides 40 acres of natural woodland combined with recreational facilities. take a walk on the paved 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 with equipment offer plenty of room to play.
5304 32nd Avenue SE (Between College Street and Ruddell Road, north of 32nd Avenue)
Beautiful Woodland Creek meanders thorugh this pastoral 72-acre park. Recently added amenities include restrooms, picnic shelters and walkways. The park aslo serves as home to the Lacey Community Center and the Lacey Senior Center. Long's Pond features youth fishing from dawn to dusk for ages 14 and under.
For more information please call the parks office at 360-491-0857.
6729 pacific Avenue SE
