Hope Island State Park

State
Washington
County
Thurston County
City
Olympia
Postal Code
98502
Location
2640 Island Drive Northwest
Phone
360-902-8844

Hope Island State Park is a public park and a picnic area in Thurston County County, covering 45 acres of land. The Hope Island State Park has excellent leisure spots, outdoor recreational activities, and an excellent ecosystem for preserving nature. Hope Island State Park’s primary attraction is the park lake which hosts activities such as fishing and boating.

The Hope Island State Park is maintained by Olympia Parks Department, which ensures the visitors enjoy a great experience in their excursions. The Hope Island State Park maintains the parking areas, the walking trails, and the provision of maximum security within the Hope Island State Park. The walking trails’ proximity to the park lake makes a breathtaking experience to make Hope Island State Park more exciting.

Hope Island State Park is located in Olympia City at 2640 Island Drive Northwest, Olympia, Washington, 98502. The Hope Island State Park ranks number one out of the 5 parks in Thurston County County in terms of popularity. Further, it ranks 46 out of 445 parks in Washington State and 1832 in the United States.

Amenities at the Hope Island State Park

The Hope Island State Park offers numerous amenities for an exciting picnicking experience. The following are some of the amenities at the Hope Island State Park:

  • The Hope Island State Park lake
  • The Hope Island State Park athletic fields
  • Training facilities in Hope Island State Park
  • Sporting facilities in Hope Island State Park
  • Walking trails in Hope Island State Park
  • Hope Island State Park parking areas
  • Accommodations

The Hope Island State Park Lake

There are numerous recreational attractions in Hope Island State Park, but the main center of attention is Park Lake. The lake covers an area of 16 acres, and initially, it was a gravel pit that has since been renovated. Currently, it is populated with rainbow trout and grass carp. The grass carp was introduced in 2000 to control Eurasian milfoil.

The lake is maintained by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. It is regularly stocked with fish to give Hope Island State Park’s visitors a great fishing experience. The lake’s waters are calm, giving inexperienced boaters a good learning experience for kayaking and canoeing.

You can learn more about Hope Island State Park by calling 2640 Island Drive Northwest, Olympia, Washington, 98502 for any inquiries. You may also access information about the Hope Island State Park online by visiting their website.

Directions

Refer the map below to find the driving directions.