Priest Point Park

Welcome to Priest Point Park.

Park History: The land that is now Priest Point park had it's first white visitors in 1848 when Missionaries came to visit the local Native American tribes. They claimed the site as St. Joseph's of New Market and made Father Pascal Ricard their leader. The missionaries cleared the land and built a chapel and a school for the Native American children. Some of the neighboring tribes included the Squaxin, Puyallup, Snoqualmie, and Nisqually tribes. The mission was closed in 1860. In 1905 the land finally became a city park due to the efforts of P.M. Troy, Elias Payne, and T.J. Kegley. Numerous volunteers helped to landscape the park and numerous donations were made over the years.

Wildlife: Priest Point Park helps protect the home of numerous wild animals including foxes, deer, flying squirrels, brown bats, seals, moles, screech owls, ospreys, and bald eagles Please treat their home with respect.

For the lover of the outdoors Priest Point Park boasts hiking trails, a basketball court, picnic tables, and much more. Come on out and have fun!

This was RecPlanet place of the day on August 31, 2015.

To reserve a picnic shelter please call 360-753-8380.

Olympia Washington Park Ordinances

*The following are prohibited; defacing public property, fireworks, harming wildlife, littering.

*The following are only allowed in designated areas; bicycles, camping, fires, horses, motor vehicles, organized athletic play.

*All sales require special permit.

*All dogs must be leashed and waste removed.

Please respect these rules, the parks, and all local, State of Washington, and United States statutes.