Walking - Great Places to Walk

Did you know that walking is good for your health and the environment. In Washington State, 55% of air pollution is caused by motor vehicles. About 40% of the trips we make are two miles or less - a reasonable walking distance. Also, to prevent chronic diseases the Surgeon General recommends 30 minutes of moderate activity a day, like walking. So take a walk - you will be surprised how far you can walk in 30 minutes or less.

Walk downtown: Try walking downtown to City events, to shop, or have lunch. Many neighborhoods are within walking distance to downtown. Download our downtown walking map, with approximate walking times. Here are some upcoming events you can walk to:

Salmon in the Deschutes River: View the fish from the roadside walkway at the 5th Avenue Dam. Learn more.
Tours and Events: Find out more on the City's events page.

Great places to walk:

Historic Walking Tours
Public Art Walking Tour Map and Sites
Summer Waterfront Tours
Regional Trail Guide
Chehalis Western Trail
Fourth Avenue Bridge to Seven Oars Park
Garfield Nature Trail
Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge
Olympia Woodland Trail (Eastside Street Trailhead)
Percival Landing
Priest Point Park
Your Neighborhood

Live too far to walk? Combine walking and transit. Find routes and schedules in your neighborhood at Intercity Transit's website.

Need More Information? Contact the Public Works office.

Physical Address: 924 7th Ave. SE, Suite A
Mailing Address: PO Box 1967, Olympia, WA 98507
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Hours: M - F., 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (except City-recognized holidays)
Phone: (360) 753-8588
TTY: (360) 753-8270
Email: Public Works