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Where to Cool off in Thurston County

By Michelle Maestas, Publisher/Editor July 13, 2019


*More will be added as they come in*


It's Summertime and we all need a place to go when it's HOT!  I compiled a list of outdoor pools, beaches and splash pads that are open to the public during those hot days.  🏖


Heritage Park Fountain

330 5th Avenue SW

Olympia, WA

The fountain is open daily from 11am - 9pm in Summer (June-Sept) and 11am - 7pm in Winter (Oct-May).  Located right in the center of downtown Olympia.  Great place to take the whole family for a day of splashing and then have a family picnic.  


East Bay Public Plaza

325 Marine Dr NE

Olympia, WA

Located between the WET Science Center and the Hands On Children’s Museum.  Open daily from May – August 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and
September – October 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.  Check out the East Bay Public Plaza facebook page  to stay updated on any closures or events going on.  


Tanglewilde Pool

414 Wildcat St. SE

Olympia, WA 98503

June 20-Sep 2
Mon-Thurs:7-8:30 AM Swim Team
9AM-12PM Group Swim
12-1 PM Private Swim & Lap
1-4:00 & 4:00-8 Open Swim
8-9 PM Water Aerobics & Lap Swim

Friday:
1-4:30 & 4:30-8 Open Swim
8-10 PM Teen Night

Sat-Sun:
1-4:30 & 4:30-8 Open Swim

Sun:12-1PM Water Aerobics & Lap Swim  



Kenneydell County Park

6745 SW Fairview Rd, Olympia, WA 98512

This 40-acre park features 1,000 feet of freshwater beach as well as trails, athletic fields and a developed swimming area on Black Lake.  They also have two playground areas for the little ones.  


Long Lake Park

2790 Carpenter Rd SE
Lacey, WA 98503

This is a favorite!  Great place to take the whole family for a fun day at the beach.  They have volleyball courts for extra fun!  Lifeguards will be on site from June 22- September 1 from 11:30 am-7:00 pm (Wednesday-Sunday only).  


Millersylvania State Park

12245 Tilley Road S.
Olympia, WA 98512

An 842-acre camping park on Deep Lake with 3,300 feet of shoreline.  They have two swimming beaches and miles of hiking for the whole family.


Tenino Quarry Pool

149 Hodgden St S
Tenino, WA 98589

The Quarry Pool will open for the 2019 season on Saturday, June 29, 2019, and the season will end on Sunday, September 1, 2019. The pool is open Tuesday through Sunday, from noon until 6:00 p.m.


River Ridge High School Pool

350 River Ridge Drive SE
Lacey, WA 98503

Open Saturdays from 12:15-2:00 pm from now until September 28, 2019.  A great place to take the whole family to.  



I know when I get done swimming all day I am hungry!  So take the whole family to a local diner and get some fresh great tasting food!  The best part is that Mondays - Thursdays from 5pm to 8pm kids get to eat for FREE!