PARKS & PLACES

If you love the great outdoors, you'll love Lacey.  With hundreds of acres of in-city parkland, the sparkling waters of Puget Sound at our doorstep, and the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge forming our eastern edge, recreation opportunities are virtually unlimited.


For even more great ideas, visit our Parks and Recreation Department section.





Municipal Parks
With over 1,100 acres of municipal parkland and open space, a premier regional athletic complex, three indoor public pools and several community buildings, Lacey's residents and visitors enjoy one of the finest municipal park networks in the state.  Browse our Municipal Parks page and start planning your next adventure.


Regional Parks
Lacey is perfectly centered among some of the most spectacular state and national park locations in the country.  With Puget Sound’s Tolmie State Park at our front door, the 3,700-acre Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge along our eastern boundary, and the magnificence of Mt. Rainier and Olympic mountains just a short drive away, opportunities for adventure are virtually unlimited.  Visit our Regional Parks page to learn more.


Walking and Biking Trails
Our community contains miles of paved walking and biking trails, connecting neighborhoods with recreational amenities, commercial districts, and areas of employment.  A convenient and healthy way to relax or commute!  Peruse our Walking and Biking Trails section and you'll be on your way.



Swimming Facilities
Indoors or out, we've got the place for your water recreation needs.  We also offer a full spectrum of swim lessons and other aquatic programs.  Ready to make a splash?  See our Swimming Facilities section.



Public Boat Launches
Public boat launches provide access to all of Lacey's freshwater lakes as well as Puget Sound.  The lakes are stocked with trout and contain bass as well as other local species. Visit our Boat Launches page to learn more.