Grass Lake Refuge
Size:
164.41 Acres
Location:
814 Kaiser Road NW
Park History:
Grass Lake Refuge is a sleeping beauty of Olympia's park and open space inventory. Acquiring the property was a steady vigil for property owners, citizen groups, Olympia City Council and staff in the late 1980's. As the hard work of all may be forgotten over time, the place we call Grass Lake will remind us endlessly of our ties with nature.
Park Features:
The refuge contains the headwaters of Green Cove Creek and one of the most environmentally intact wetland systems in northern Thurston County. Over 100 bird species and 200 plant species have been recorded in the refuge. Grass Lake Refuge's primary functions are wildlife protection, wildlife viewing, and environmental education.
A master plan for future development of Grass Lake was completed in 1997. The Refuge currently has no developed facilities and has trails that receive little maintenance. Facility improvements will be made in phases as funding becomes available. Emphasis will be on environmental education and trails to serve visitors and to help protect wildlife.
Grass Lake Refuge Master Plan - 1997 (14MB)
Chapter 1 - Intro
Chapter 2 - Resource Inventory and Analyses
Chapter 3 - Design Program
Chapter 4 - Environmental Education and Interpretation Plan
Chapter 5 - Management Plan
Chapter 6 - O&M Plan
Chapter 7 - Monitoring Plan
Chapter 8 - Acquisition and Conversions Plan
Chapter 9 - Implementation Strategies, Schedule and Priorities
Chapter 10 - Appendices
Appendix H: Wetland Inventory and Habitat Assessment for Grass Lake Park
