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Priest Point Park

Olympia, WA
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Ranked #7 of 16 attractions in Olympia
4.5 of 5 stars 11 Reviews
Type: State Parks
Description: This 314-acre park offers hiking and wildlife viewing opportunities only minutes from downtown Olympia.
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Olympia, Washington
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

It's a park but the place is mostly wild, overgrown woods with some nice paths to the water. Ellis Cove is a historic Indian trading area. If you are from California or another dry state this park will be a good introduction to the NW, plant life and water everywhere. More

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6 reviews 6 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

I liked the drive out there, the trails in the woods and the memorial garden. More

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Shelton, Washington
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73 reviews 73 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

Lovely area but not much parking. You get to look out over part of Puget Sound. More

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Olympia, Washington
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2012

Priest Point is a gorgeous park with many different options for entertainment. There is a playground, hiking trails, and areas for cookouts and get-togethers. It's a great place to spend time outdoors! More

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Olympia, Washington
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012

A lot of walking trails, some go down to the beach, but don't expect a sandy area - it has small pebbles, rounded by the tides, so wear good footwear More

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Colorado Springs, Colorado
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63 reviews 63 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2012

Great city park with easy access, saltwater frontage, big trees, picnic shelters and trails! FREE! More

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suburban philadelphia, PA USA
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43 reviews 43 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2012

A cool little park so close to downtown Oly with an intense trail down to the Puget Sound. Please note that the trail, although paved, is quite a work with some serious ups & downs & not for anyone with health issues; but even just driving through one can see some views of the Puget Sound through the trees. Also... More

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Olympia Wa
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 November 2011
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it's approx 1.3 miles on way. up and down so fairly strenuous in places. Not suitable for buggies. Well maintained trail and bridges that brings you done to Ellis cove and the shore. Mix of conifer and decidious wood -very open. Opel all year to dusk. Good parking. More

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Shelton, Washington
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 August 2011
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I love Priest Point Park. I walk there often with my dog and with friends. There are great trails, and lots of solitude, generally. While dogs are not allowed off leash, it is generally tolerated. There are nice hidden trails on the backside away from the water too. More

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Olympia, WA
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 June 2011
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Lovely setting but run by rude incompetent people. A woman who claimed to be maintenance manager and smelled like booze accused me of walking my dog with no leash. Fair enough, but I don't own a dog. Trails are a wreck and grafitti is left on tables and trees for weeks at a time. More

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