Heritage Park (Olympia, Washington)

Heritage Park
Park sign with Capitol Lake and State Capitol in the distance
Interactive map of Park location
TypeUrban Park
LocationOlympia, Washington
Coordinates47°02′39″N 122°54′18″W / 47.0442°N 122.9049°W / 47.0442; -122.9049
Area24 acres (9.7 ha)
Open7 a.m. to dusk
StatusOpen all year
Hiking trails2
WaterCapitol Lake
Websitecapitol.wa.gov

Heritage Park is a 24 acres (9.7 ha) state-owned park adjacent to the campus of the Washington State Capitol, Capitol Lake and downtown Olympia, Washington.[1]

Recreation

Heritage Park contains two trails around Capitol Lake and connect to the State Capitol Campus; an amphitheater area is also available for modest events.[1]

The park is host to the annual Lakefair festival, which takes places in July.[2]

Ecology

Heritage Park is vulnerable to flood waters; on January 7, 2022, the park experienced significant flooding as a result of a 17.9 feet (5.5 m) king tide.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b "Heritage Park & Capitol Lake Trails". Washington State Capitol Campus. Washington State Department of Enterprise Services. Retrieved July 8, 2025.
  2. ^ Lotz, Kristina (June 17, 2024). "Olympia's 2024 Capital Lakefair Information". ThurstonTalk. Retrieved July 8, 2025.
  3. ^ Hoey, Rich (August 22, 2022). "Blog - Olympia: It's the water (level)". City of Olympia. Retrieved July 8, 2025.