West Bay Park

Size:

4 Acres (under construction)
13 Acres (undeveloped)

Location:

700 West Bay Drive NW

Park History:

The City of Olympia has acquired over 17 acres on the west side of West Bay for a shoreline park and trail. This spectacular site provides outstanding views to the State Capitol, ship canal and Olympic peaks.

A Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program Water Access Grant and an Aquatic Lands Enhancement Grant helped to fund acquisition, development and shoreline enhancement. A partnership with local Rotary Clubs will result in a developed overlook, hand held boat launch and other improvements. The Phase I area is approximately 4 acres and will include paved trails and natural and cultural history interpretation. Intertidal and riparian habitat areas will be cleaned up and enhanced.

Phase I Construction:

Phase I project improvements are underway and scheduled to be completed in January 2010. Until these improvements are complete, the park will remain closed to public access.

Phase I Site Plan

For more information about the environmental clean up, visit the Department of Ecology's website. To learn more about Rotary Point and how to make a donation or volunteer, visit www.rotarypoint.info.

Groundbreaking Celebration:

July 24, 2009 - City of Olympia Mayor Doug Mah, Olympia Councilmembers Jeff Kinsbury and Joan Machlis, Senator Karen Frazier, Marguerite Austin, Associatate Director of the Recreation and Conservation Office, and reps from the Rotary Clubs and Active Construction break ground for the West Bay Phase I project.