Named for the historic hosting of the 1984 US Olympic time trails that took place on the site, Marathon Park is a 2.25-acre waterfront park built in 1970. Within easy walking distance of the main Capitol Campus and downtown Olympia, the park is located at the junction of two lakeside trails.

Walkers, runners, and birdwatchers will enjoy the views of the Capitol Building and Puget Sound and the one-mile path around Capitol Lake. Sunbathers, picnickers, and visitors looking for a nice place to walk their dogs will all enjoy this popular spot.

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