Yauger Park

State
Washington
County
Thurston County
City
Olympia
Postal Code
98502
Location
530 Alta Street Southwest
Phone
360-753-8380

Yauger Park is a public park and a picnic area in Thurston County County, covering 41 acres of land. The Yauger Park has excellent leisure spots, outdoor recreational activities, and an excellent ecosystem for preserving nature. Yauger Park’s primary attraction is the park lake which hosts activities such as fishing and boating.

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

Yauger Park is located in Olympia City at 530 Alta Street Southwest, Olympia, Washington, 98502. The Yauger Park ranks number one out of the 5 parks in Thurston County County in terms of popularity. Further, it ranks 44 out of 401 parks in Washington State and 1846 in the United States.

Amenities at the Yauger Park

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

  • The Yauger Park lake
  • The Yauger Park athletic fields
  • Training facilities in Yauger Park
  • Sporting facilities in Yauger Park
  • Walking trails in Yauger Park
  • Yauger Park parking areas
  • Accommodations

The Yauger Park Lake

There are numerous recreational attractions in Yauger Park, but the main center of attention is Park Lake. The lake covers an area of 19 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 1994 to control Eurasian milfoil.

The lake is maintained by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. It is regularly stocked with fish to give Yauger 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 Yauger Park by calling 530 Alta Street Southwest, Olympia, Washington, 98502 for any inquiries. You may also access information about the Yauger Park online by visiting their website.

Directions

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