Beautiful fall day with all the leaves turning yellow. Lots of interesting folks walking by. The restrooms are open during the pandemic, a plus.

Pleasant place to walk with nice ducks. Sad to see our local government can’t provide public housing for those in need on some parts of the lake. Great walk regardless just a reminder of how we need state income tax. Not to rain on anyone’s parade but had a great time walking around the lake.

MAGA rally! Best time ever! Beautiful calm lake with view of the Capitol. Theres a walking/bike trail and public restrooms. Very calm, relaxing park.

Great place to have a low impact walk or run. Great place to view various wildlife like frogs,turtles,otters,ducks,geese and other birds. There is also a bat colony that has a flight path in the evenings. Always lock your cars and leave nothing of value in sight, there are a lot of car break ins in the area which is a downfall to the area. Be safe and have fun.

They were really busy on a weekend, but we were able to find everything we needed. I was impressed by the variety of cake options at the bakery. They had everything from a slice of cake to special ordering a big cake. It found a beautiful little chocolate covered chocolate cake that was perfectly decorated for our special occasion.

Enjoyable walk around the lake. Parking was very accessible. Although there are alot of shady characters, especially on the Deschutes Pkwy SW area as you walk the path

Being from Olympia I always love coming here. And to catch the full moon over the capital building was just stunning!

Great place to run a 5k. 2 laps around the lake on the gravel trail is 5 kilometers

I can see that maybe this place was once really nice to walk around. Now there is trash and syringes all around it complete with a homeless camp. You will get harassed at times from the locals for walking. Olympia is doing a great job letting itself go

Needs to be cleaned badly. But has potential to be amazing.

Ya like people watching, this is definitely a spot to check out...

Nice downtown park. We occasionally get lunch to go and eat there. Could use a few more picnic tables. Well maintained. Homeless can be a problem.

Beautiful park for a peaceful walk in autumn.

Very beautiful loop around capitol lake, also very good for exercise

I love this park! Great views, great path all the way around the lake. It can be chilly, so bring a jacket. Its colder then the rest of the town because its open to the ocean. No kids playground, so its not best for those little ones. However, if you want to walk and enjoy the view-this is the place!

This is a beautiful Capitol campus anytime of the year. Theres the Main Capitol building with the other grand office Buildings surrounding it and a great Switchback Trail leading down to the lake and connecting trails to Marathon Park and downtown Olympia. Trivoli fountain is spectacular.

Its a nice big grassy park with a lovely trail that goes all the way around the lake. The only sad thing is you cant access the water at all due to some kind of invasive snail. So dont come here expecting to do anything in the water.

It is a good place for visitors to stop-by.There is trail available on the perimeter of the lake for people who want to spend more time.Washington State Capitol Building is also visible from the lake

Great place to have a picnic, theres shade, parking, trash cans, and the lake loop is really nice!

One of my favorite parts of downtown. Great loop trail around the lake. Plenty of spots to just sit and enjoy a beautiful day, on the grass or on a bench. Fall is the best, the trees lining the lake just burst with color. Great views of the capitol and some fresh air when you need to step out of downtown.

Good park on the edge of downtown. It is used by hundreds of walkers and joggers every day. There are public restrooms and parking on both sides of the lake. Street side parking is also regularly available. Virtually all of the trail is handicapped accessable.

Bring a picnic and enjoy. I am so glad this view is here. Lots of a walking trail and a peaceful location. Everyone was quiet and courteous. Would recommend for families!

Lovely scenery once you get to the right spots. I have got a ton of nice memories of this spot from walking with friends to taking calm strolls in the light rain. A great path leads right up to the Capital Building as well! Definitely give this spot a look.

I love the ducks and the walk around the lake has great scenery.

Fun walk or run around the park. Beautiful haven in the heart of Olympia.

Fun little walk to take while in Olympia. You can walk to the capitol building or just stroll along the lake.

The loop trail that goes around the lake is beautiful. there are two places with public restrooms. There is usually a nice breeze and you can often see ducks in the water.

It is a safe and nice place to take a walk or get your exercise run done.

The homeless camp is on the other side. Its dirty people are mean and it smells.

Sadly its polluted now these pictures were taken at least six years ago.

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Great place to sit, relax, walk, jog, and/or be one all that is Olympia - and I mean ALL that is Olympia and thats what makes this place special

Its was hot but not that many people there . Its just not fun with nobody there every since the virus started .

One of my favorite spots in Olympia. Has a great view of the water.

Great views of the city on the top of the trail. Path ways are lit at night and good place to take your dogs on a walk.

Its very pretty, has paved wide walking path...all around the lake. The water fountain even has a waterer for the dogs.. Nice view, shade trees, mowed lawn, Bathrooms! Yea!!

Fall in the beautiful PNW!

Its awesome. Place to explore

I LOVE the serenity! The......peace......and the sheer beauty of the scene! Gorgeous!

Though it is called Capital Lake, there is no Capital Lake Park.Capital Lake Park does not exist. This is known as Marathon Park and the one across the lake on Deschutes Parkway is called Heritage Park. Capital Lake is gross, has sewage that has seeped intio it recently from both the old Olympia Brewery, and a development of homes up the Percival Creek that flows into the lake. There is an abundance of evasive snails and milfoil that has made the lake unusable and tioxic to indigenous wildlife for many years now. Marathon Park is pleasant in itself, and is well maintained by the City of Okympia Parks and Recreation. Which is the only reason I give it even 2 stars.

Plenty open space.Wonderful views of the state capital.

Beautiful setting, but lake is contaminated with invasive organisms and the area is now populated by homeless and addicts. The security aspect scares me.

LakeFair was awesome, similar to the Puyallup Fair but cheaper

Walking the capital is amazing! People ate so friendly

So much fun and a fantastic view of our Capital

Picnic tables available. Easy walk and ample parking. If the lot in the park is full, there is another across 5th Ave SW.

Great place to take the dogs for a walk with the family. Very well kept and great views.

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This is one of the best places in Olympia to hang out and just relax. It overlooks a number of boats in the marina, so there’s definitely a majestic feel when you’re crossing by the bridge or passing through. I’ve even seen a number of seals on occasion which is pretty cool for just a park in the middle of the city

It was beautiful! The water isnt very safe so dont go in! But my baby brother was very excited to see the ducks :) Its a really beautiful place so dont forget to check it out.

A nice place to stick it out and walk

Nice park for an evening walk, playing frisbee, or pleasant view of the Capitol building.Drawback, a real lack of TREES!

Beautiful view, walk, bike ride, etc. Easy to access find. Spring has beautiful trees around. At night, the capital lights up

I bring the kids and dog to let off energy and walk around. Its really pretty!!

Love walking around this lake. Dog and kid friendly.

At Capitol Lake Park: Lovely constructed pathway that wraps around the lake. I appreciate that it is gravel, and not purely cement. Fantastic view of the Capitol Building.... a few blocks from the downtown core.I just wish theyd have some clean-up mission there soon as its kind of..... dirty. You know, trash and ickiness flailing about.But it is Olympia after all.

Great place!!! Good atmosphere. I like to read books on the benches. Very calming.

Easy walk or run, clean except for some dog poo off the trail.

What a nice walk, well kept and easy for anyone who is looking to get out and exercise without an extreme challenge. Also great for Pokemon Go! Lots of gyms and poke stops!

A pleasant place to walk with enough people around that it feels safe. Lots of great views of the capital building too and a nice winding trail up to the campus for some good cardio.

Nice walking place. Really need to do something about the nasty lake though.

All of this area is beautiful! Clean with space for everyone!

Nice quiet park to view that state capital and play frisbee

Very pretty, nice views of the Capitol, Mt Rainier. Not so nice view of homeless camp

Great place for Pokemon Go...

Pretty cool view at night.

It most always a pleasure to visit whether for a stroll along the walkway, or to visit with our friends, family coworkers or even meet new people that share our Capital Lake Park. The people that share my enthusiasm for this scenic place of beauty know as I do more often than not it is a.pleasure to get out and take walk, jog, (Take your four legged family member with you they will enjoy it just as much if not more). Anyway it is certainly a beautiful asset to our communitys treasures, may we all continue to benefit from the fruit it offers. As Always Walk in beauty and it will be tha beauty you see all around you. My respect to all my relations

Lots of fun walking my dog got to meat lots of other people and dogs

I used to walk this everyday, unfortunately the homeless have taken it over. It has lost its beauty.

Well maintained lakeside park. Attended for Lake Fair carnival event. Parking for the event was expensive and difficult, but the shops and attractions were wonderful. Thank you #Funtastic for a great time!

Capitol lake is a beautiful place to take a walk when the weather allows for it. There are 2 main parking locations but there is ample parking all along the side of the lake. Today was 50 degrees and there was about 2 people every 30 seconds that we saw. It is a great place to bring your dog to walk.

Nice lake and cool trail but it needs some work.

Beautiful all year round

Beautiful place and great place to be outdoors and take pics. Just watch out for homeless since this city, like most progressive west coast cities, do not know how to handle a homeless population.

Its a nice walk and tons of fun @ Lakefair.

With all the local talk about homelessness and vagrancy I was actually pleased with Capitol lake park, it was clean and pleasant. Since I was younger the small lake was always dirty and it seems the city has come a long way to make it enjoyable. I would recommend anyone to come talk a walk and enjoy the scenery of downtown Olympia.

Its really scenic and easy to get to. I like the path along the lake its long and well maintained.

Beautiful place to take a walk and enjoy the viewing

Its pretty, but for whatever reason there were hundreds of little dead rotting fish floating on the algae in the water. Not sure if its pollution or what, but it was sad and gross.

Great park. Path around the the lake paved most of the way. There is also a shorter, inside path closer to the lake. Ducks, geese, seagulls, and other birds are plentiful. At certain times of the year there are otters, sea lions too. Benches line the inner path, but can get dirty after the rain. Never too crowded, but on nice days there are a number of of people walking or running around to lake. There are some picnic tables and open grassy areas to put picnic blankets down, but the grass is very soggy, except in summer and beginning of fall. Lake reflects the capitol nicely, especially at night. Love it.

Its freaking beautiful.

Very good place to see. Very pleasant, we can spend more than 3 hours with family.

Walked here from Marathon park while playing Pokémon go. It has a great view of the lake. The trail that connects all the parks around the lake is well maintained and lined with plenty of trees and places to sit.If you’re into Pokémon go, there are tons of stops and gyms surrounding the lake.

I grew up literally right next to this lake, me grand parents owned a business where the park now sits. Ive always loved this lake

I went here for a walking event/fundraiser. The walk around the lake is nice. There are plenty of spots to sit and take a break, which came in handy for my grandmother. Some stretches of the street lacked benches but overall there were plenty of spots to sit.

Surrounded my needles and drug users

Just got my cat harness& leash trained... This place makes her very happy which makes me very happy

Amazingly beautiful ️

All the homeless and dirty trash makes me fear being down here. Can no longer enjoy this area. Be careful of crime!!

There is a huge homeless encampment next to some mansions here. Saw elderly people and children. Its really sad to see. People shouldnt have to live like that.

This has been my favorite spot for years. Unfortunately the homeless are making my trips fewer and fewer. Be careful when you decide to go. Keep it in daylight hours. But the walk is beautiful and the lawn is always well manicured.

Beautiful view of the capital building

Well, I disliked this place because my other half and I were going to see an orthopedic specialist when we were coming out of a roundabout and we were met with to yield signs and it was confusing since Id never been there. We had traffic coming behind and in front of us, all in all we ended up getting rear ended.... Took almost an hour before local pd showed up on scene... There should be a stop sign or stop lights somewhere involved.... Id honestly give it 0 stars but its Google maps..... And the city transit did not help with being in 2 lanes when one was occupied by us..... I dont ever want to go back to that area....

Very nice walk... We try to walk around the lake several times a week and is very pleasant. Awesome wildlife, the otters have been visible a lit lately... Fun to watch!

This park is very well maintained, we are not from here but my daughter was born here so I like taking her out to get photos as a reminder of how beautiful this place is. Ive never had an issue with the homeless but it is always a fear of mine especially when I am alone with my toddler. This park always has friendly strangers so I never feel fear.

I love this place very much .i cant forget that memories.the weather was soo nice.

The park is always clean and has beautiful views. Wide paths and frequent benches along one side of the lake. People are reasonably friendly because... Olympia. LolAfter dark the police patrol it pretty often so I feel like its safe... but it is downtown so keep that in mind.

Nice views coming from the capital building and down the Heritage zigzag Trail Park.

Real nice well kept. Great for a walk lots of stuff close by. Car shows and other events all summer long.

Literally, you can walk around the Capitol Lake which is a part of the Marathon Park location. it is about a 2 mile walk and for those who want a pleasant exercise option, this is among the best. the lake is scenic, there are always some folks walking the area and if you really want a work out, you can climb the trail up to the state capital campus. I like walking but you can jog the loop around the lake and take a break at the park or other places along the way. restroom facilities are at the park and so is parking. fresh air, green all around, and the ducks! try it.