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.

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