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One of Olympia’s newest parks, West Bay Park is a shoreline park and trail. This spectacular site now provides visitors with outstanding views of the State Capitol, ship canal, and Olympic peaks. This small park was built on the site of reclaimed abandoned warehouses and defunct lumber mill on the west shore of Budd Inlet and has been developed and maintained almost exclusively by volunteers.

This beautifully located park provides a quiet place to enjoy the shoreline, watch seals and ship traffic in the bay, and walk your dog if you are so inclined. Portable toilets are available in the parking lot.

Enjoy State Capitol views from West Bay Park
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Visit Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge See vintage helicopters at the Olympic Flight Museum Take the kids to the Hands On Children's Museum Grab a snack at Olympia Farmers Market Take your teen to the WET Science Center Have a picnic at Percival Landing Park Washington Center for the Performing Arts Learn about sea life at the South Sound Estuarium Step back in time at the Bigelow House Museum Visit the Evergreen Valley Lavender Farm Learn about geology at the Mima Mounds Natural Area Preserve Enjoy lake views from Millersylvania State Park Visit the tasting room at Medicine Creek Winery Learn about environmental issues at the East Bay Public Plaza Play with baby animals at Lattin's Country Cider Mill & Farm Play basketball at Priest Point Park Go scuba diving in Tolmie State Park Go birdwatching in Woodard Bay Conservation Area Walk your dog in Marathon Park Camp in Capitol State Forest Walk around the boardwalk at McLane Creek Nature Trail Enjoy State Capitol views from West Bay Park Visit the community gardens at Yauger Park Visit Heritage Park Fountain in downtown Olympia Walk to the Medal of Honor Memorial

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