Land Acquisition/Parks & Pathways Funding Measure
For information on park land purchases funded through the 2004 voter-approved funding measure visit our Parks & Pathways Project page.

West Bay Park Phase I
The city is working with Anchor Environmental and local Rotary Clubs on the design of Phase I improvements.  They will include a developed overlook, small parking area, hand held boat launch, shoreline restoration and other improvements.  More information.

Priest Point Park Major Maintenance Plan
In July 2008, the Olympia Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee, the Olympia City Council and the Olympia Parks, Arts & Recreation Director, Linda Oestreich, approved the 2008-2015 Priest Point Park Major Maintenance Plan.  The plan includes a list of major maintenance projects to be performed, the target year and cost estimate.

The Plan was prepared as part of the new Condition Assessment and Major Maintenance Program (CAMMP) for Olympia Parks.  Condition assessments for all park facilities are being conducted in 2008.  Projects will be scheduled and funded through the Capital Facilities Program (CFP).  Currently, the CAMMP is funded at $500,000 annually with $50,000 of that designated for Priest Point Park.

Priest Point Park Major Maintenance Plan (pdf)

Ellis Cove Trail Bridge Reconstruction
A winter storm toppled a huge tree on the southern most bridge on the Ellis Cove Trail on the west side of Priest Point Park.  The tree crushed the bridge making this area impassable to hikers.  On an interim basis, hikers can access the trail to the north of the west side parking lot on East Bay Trail.  Temporary signs are routing visitors.  A new bridge will be completed in the fall of 2008.  Refer to the park map to see the location.

Interim Use and Management Plans
During the period between park acquisition and development, the City implements Interim Use and Management Plans for it's undeveloped parks. Typical improvements include unirrigated play meadows, swings, trails and picnic tables.