Free sunny summer splash pad 11am-7pm. Playground is in the shade of giant fir trees. Picnic tables…read moreand benches and free parking = great free summer entertainment dot for kiddos and mommy can relax for a few. Bathrooms were ok cleanliness and did not smell either. Well done Olympia!

What a wonderful little park, nestled into the neighborhood - a great place to take the family…read more I happened upon this little gem a number of years ago when my wife was at an appointment and I needed to "kill" some time with the kids. I searched for nearby parks and this one popped up. I am super glad that we went there, as we have been back countless times!! They have a good selection of play equipment for a variety of ages and kinesthetic movements (slides, climbing toys, a large spinning toy, monkey bars, balance beams, and swings). The centerpiece of the play area is a large lions mountain-type slide. The kids have to literally climb up the "rock side" to get to the top. Granted, that's a wee bit challenging for some of the youngsters, and their adults may need to help boost them up and spot them from underneath. But the pay-off is great! A good view from the top and a tall, long, straight slide down!! There also is an animal footprint rock path that is pretty cool. Each rock (they're low to the ground and pretty flat so it's safe) has the footprinted imprinted on them and go in a large "S-shape." Good for balance and for identifying wildlife. Additionally, there are basketball hoops, tennis courts, and a walking path. There is a fair amount of picnic tables available - including a covered pavilion that can be rented out for parties. New in the last year or so is a water feature where kiddos (and adults) can cool off in the hot summer days. Lastly, there's a huge open field for just general running and plays and games. The biggest challenge that we've found is the "Lion Hunt." Supposedly (according to the sign by the playground) there are 11 Lions hidden around the park. Some are statues, some are carvings, etc. So far, after much looking, we've only found like 4 of them! Hmm? You'll have to check it out ... a great park, in a safe neighborhood, with lots to do. You can't go wrong!

Thank goodness for the additional parking they installed there last year!! This was proven out…read moreyesterday where the place was rocking and rolling with a glad football tournament. The park has come a long way and is always busy for new sports, teams, a

Nice sports complex with shelters where you can picnic. My church is just across the street and…read morewe've rolled in our bbqs and it's good to see everyone literally touching grass, playing cornhole, and the kids enjoying the large playground. There's a lot of parking, but I wonder how impossible it gets during baseball season. There are a vcouple of walking paths around the field which aren't too long and some of it is in the shade and people keep it clean. Haven't seen a dog poop left behind yet and let's keep it that way guys, since families hang out here.

This park is nice to go fishing or take your dogs for a walk on/off leash or watch your kids play…read moreor have a big family reunion under one of the many pavilions. The bathrooms are clean and the walking trail is nice. Grass can be a little muddy sometimes though. You can also watch the ducks swim or sometimes catch a view of a couple getting married at the Community Center. As I am a stickler for parking, if the park is busy, as it has been since it's summer and Washington has been getting it's 10 sunny days out of 365, people are out and about and grillin' n chillin'. So, the parking lot lately has been full, so you have to park in the grass directly behind the regular parking spaces. As mentioned, the grass can be muddy so if your car has a tendency to get stuck, you may not want to chance the grass. Overall, it's a great place to bring a lawn chair or a blanket and just relax.

Lovely park. Huge grassy area, great playground. Lots of wasps trying to share our food, though.read more

Such a great clean park. Manicured and we'll cared for. Play equipment is very clean. The lawn is…read morenice and flat with almost no potholes. 10/10 would recommend.

This park, so amazing! I don't know who was mad and rated this 3 stars but it is CLEARLY a 5 star…read morepark. We picked up Mexican food from Don Garcia's and ate at a picnic table here - incredibly pleasant.

So after my first review, Fengie O. came to the rescue regarding the disappointment I originally…read morefelt about Bigelow Park. Thanks to her kind instructions, I found that I had gone to the wrong park. I actually visited a small patch of land next to someone's house and thought that was the park. I was obviously off my meds that day. Anyway, this park is major cute and nice for the kids or if you wanted to grill out. The amount of space between the grill stations is sufficient enough to not make you feel like you're encroaching on someone else's territory. There is also a decent amount of kids equipment. It all looks pretty safe and there is even a single basketball net on the half court. The park is surrounded by huge trees that in a way hide the grounds and provide ample shade. There are also unisex restrooms on site and doogy doo bags for life's little messes. It's definitely a nice park now that I actually went to the right one. Thanks Fengie.

Guess who finally moved near Bigelow Park? That's right--I did! I can walk to the park from my…read morehouse. It's a decent sized park. The equipment is appropriate for children 12 months old to 11 years old. Some children who have limited mobility can enjoy the play structures. The wide stairs are set near the ground so children can transfer out of wheelchairs and climb into parts of each structure. My oldest kid will play football with her friends, but my 2 year old likes to hide in the tube connected to the small play structure and scream! In addition to the 2 play structures, there are also two spinning toys. One is shaped like a cup. Kids sit in it and spin around. The other is a pole with a platform. 2 children get on the platform and spin each other. There are swings for babies and for older children. The swings for the older children are set near the basketball court. The swings for the younger children are closer to the main play area. A tire swing is attached to the large play structure. The park is surrounded by a grassy area. It's fun to play soccer or football. Keep in mind the area is not fenced. One of the grassy sides of the park is right next to a moderately busy road. It's good to keep an eye on younger children. The parking area is a decent size. I've seen 6 minivans parked with room to spare. There are also at least 2 large handicap parking spaces. The bathrooms are a decent size. There is a drinking fountain, a covered area for picnicking and a few picnic tables. If all the picnic tables are taken, it's a lovely place to lay a blanket down and have a sit down picnic.

This is an awesome park! Great layout, excellent place to play baseball, basketball and soccer…read more Clean bathroom, plenty of picnic tables, a few bbq grills, super cute BIG play structure and plenty of shade. Parking was well planned out too. If we lived closer we'd play here a lot, it looks like a perfect place for a birthday party.

This is a lovely park in Downtown Olympia though people do not clean up themselves, so there's…read moretrash on the ground nearly every time you go. Just an FYI for parents and dog owners.

Lovely park around Capital Lake area! There is a circled path that takes you around the portion of…read morethe lake in which on the other side of the lake is Marathon Park. I parked here because there were spaces on my route that I could utilize right away. The dirt path that goes around is very scenic and Heritage Park definitely adds the pleasure of that. Heritage Park is also conveniently located next to downtown Olympia so if dining out or shopping is also on the agenda to exploring the Park you can definitely do that too! I've been wanting to come to this park for several years and I'm so glad I finally did! It is as alluring on foot as it was by passing by it in the car!

The city really has upgraded the city park. The splash park, jazz in the park, the BBQ rally, the…read moreoutdoor gym, murals and food trucks. This is our tax dollars going to great use. Keep up the good work.

Second time coming here. Our first time was last year, also in July with my granddaughter. Such a…read morewonderfully designed park! A playground, separate splash pad that is so colorful with features spaced nicely for ability of excited kids running w/o running into each other. Clean private rest rooms! And even an area for Artisan style markets etc. Plenty of parking with restaurants, shops and other amenities in the immediate area. Yelm sure seems like a lovely Community.