I was truly amazed at the falls. I didnt know it went back on trail so far. And I love that they have plaque telling the history of Olympia brewery. Also dog friendly and people friendly!

Great place for lunch at the park and nice little walking trails. I take one star away only because of all the construction and clean up that is continuing to go on. It closes half the walking loop and is pretty disruptive.Im sure itll be nice when done, but I wonder how much of this construction couldve been done during spring/fall.

Beautiful park thats very well maintained. Has some decent waterfalls to see. Also plenty of parking. Perfect place to spend time with family. Great place for a history lesson and to see a real world example of fish moving upstream. Saw quite a few fish making there way up through the ladders.

Nice little hike. Good trails. One of my favorite places to visit right in town and easily accessible. Beautiful views of Gods great creation. Make sure you dress warm.

Beautiful place to take a quick excursion on Sunday after church or just anytime! It doesn’t take long to see the falls and you can walk the loop rather easily and feel like you’ve been on a mini-hike!

When I was little my mom grandma aunt Wendy Aunt Linda brother james and cousin David about once a month on a sat would go to the falls to eat and then take a walk. . Loved it then love it now so beautiful . Great place to just take a moment to breath... Pray it never goes away

This place is so nice to go to always. I really love waterfalls, just something about them is so soothing. Its a great place to take senior photos or prom photos. The trails they have their are nice as well.

Lots to look at here! There is a fish hatchery (still under construction) that will be amazing. Trails are well maintained and there is an area set aside for native plants. Informative kiosks add to the experience.

I have always loved the falls, I have been taking my children there since they were babies, they are now 36 and down. I absolutely love the new upcoming improvements, so excited for the new fish hatchery! That will be so fascinating and exciting to watch!

Such a peaceful place to stroll in! City park is well maintained.

The tumwater falls is a Beautiful park!!! Been going here since I was small and it had always been fun, stunning and safe! You can always bring the whole family or go alone for some peace and quiet and not having to worry about anything sketchy! The different seasons bring a new scenery and its lovely. I actually had my senior photos taken here years ago and the falls was a flawless background. I love this place and that it is right in my backyard to enjoy!

Kid friendly this place is awesome for the view and beauty! Parking is free and open, most of the time the lot is not even partially full. There is a park a little further down that the kids can play on equipment and have fun running around. Bonus: Salmon spawning here and how absolutely gorgeous it is! Lot of people having photos done while we were there.

So beautiful here. Perfect weather too while I was visiting from Alaska

First time here. Its a beautiful place! Brought the kids and the dog, and everyone had fun. The trails are easy to navigate and there arent extreme elevation changes. Lots of great photo opportunities or chances to just sit back and take it all in.

Nice walk,good place for viewing spawning salmon.

Gorgeous place to visit with friends from out of town or just the daily walk with the pup! See the salmon jump the ladders in the fall time. They also have educational programs to attend about salmon. Restrooms located at the beginning of the trailhead.

Always love walking the park and seeing all the waterfalls. Easy walk, some stairs and hills, pathways are loose gravel/dirt. Restrooms are always clean as well as the park. Staff always on site to answer questions and talk about the history of the park. Definitely a great way to spend a half day in Olympia.Photos: darlenestewartphotography

This is a beautiful place and the number one piece of history for this entire location area. However it is in need of Maintenance and upgrade. Unfortunately instead of maintaining and upgrading the facility its been scaled back slowly over time. The entire Community contributed to building this and having it as a park and a local Education Center. It is as I said a beautiful place to visit and Ive been scored more stars if the community we pull together and bring it back up to its previous presentability or contribute to increasing its viewing pleasures and amenities for all visitors.

Nice walk around the falls and picture boards ..Part of Tumwaters history

So beautiful and serene!! To see the fish ladders were so cool!!

This is one of my favorite place to visit in all of Tumwater. Its amazing to find such a tranquil and peaceful place in the middle of a city

Definitely worth stopping by, even if youre just passing through! Theres a one-way parking lot and a loop trail that takes you downriver and back, with interesting viewpoints and historical information. There are benches to rest along the way and the path was manageable for strollers. This also seems to be a popular spot for nature or portrait photography.

Tumwater Falls is a super easy trail walk, with quick easy access from I5 and free parking! Beautiful views and quite a few historic markers that adds a lot of neat information. We walked it with our kids and it was a blast.

Closed until level 3 social distancing guidelines. Still a beautiful park to enjoy by the water.

A Great scenic walk! Been Closed all summer!

I love this little gem in the middle of the bustling area of Olympia and Tumwater. When you walk the whole trail, you are almost teleported to a different world that feels so secluded from the hustle and bustle of the world around you. There are some pretty interesting plaques that explain the history of the falls from the late 1800s with the old Mill that was there, the power station, the original capital brewery, through the Olympia brewery, which closed in the early 2010s. There is a cool fish ladder where you can even watch the salmon spawn if youre lucky to be there during the spawning season. Very cool!

We just got married here! Free for weddings. The scenery and photo op areas are gorgeous. Under the freeway but all you hear are the waterfalls. So beautiful.

Very nice walk the park was closed will be back looked like they were doing some remodeling

Very beautiful for fall! Very orange aura. The only sad part of the journey around was seeing the dozens of dead fish.. maybe maintenance on the water would be very beneficial. Please check levels and do the best for the animals. Wish the path were longer but many photo opportunities. Bring nice shoes, and download Pokemon.

Beautiful inner-city park with ample parking. Decent size thoughh having few trails. Clean. Only complaint is that its next to the interstate which can be heard in much of it. Nonetheless, this park is an asset to the community.

What a great, somewhat hidden, place. First the falls, which are quite small, are still fun to watch. Then the river and fish ladders give a rustic view of nature (under the control of people) continues to exert itself. The pathway is well maintained and it appears the city is making improvements to the facilities. There are multiple places along the path for pictures. Keep your eyes pealed for fish in the river.

I fell in love with this place I really recommend this beautiful oasis Love was in the air

Beautiful, hidden gem of a place. Its about a 30 min circular stroll from the high falls to the lower falls which are wonderful. There is a lovely country looking restaurant overlooking the falls too which is nice. Definitely worth a visit.

The upper loop is a lovely walk. Leashed dogs are allowed and its kid safe, but still keep an eye on them. There is also a great new park down below. Its a little bit of a walk so I suggest driving. Overall its a perfect oasis in the middle of Tumwater and is enjoyable in any season.

Fantastic place to stretch your legs and use the restroom before dealing with Seattle traffic! Right off the interstate, free of charge and beautiful. We were delightfully surprised. Definitely worth a short stop!

Nice community park at the falls in Tumwater. Located between the old brewery and The Falls resturaunt. Great place to take kids and visitors because of the short and easy walking loop / trail. The lower falls and bridge offer awesome picture opportunities. First few weeks of September are usually best for viewing Salmon migrating. Restrooms are usually open at the picnic area between the upper falls and the parking lot. Please consider a thumbs-up if you found this post to be helpful.

Great little walk when you want to get out to enjoy nature but stay local. It took roughly an hour to walk the full loop from upper falls to lower falls and back.

Its a Beautiful Park, and a perfect walk. Whether its with your Honey or a learning trip with your kids

Any time of year, Tumwater Falls is a wonderful place for a walk. Today, even with the salmon gone and extensive construction going on, my guests and I still enjoyed the fabulous beauty of the Falls, with the moss covered rocks, which are like sculpture from years of tumbling water. My (grown) daughter and I have even decided to come every 3 months, each time she visits. We love it that much.And during the salmon run, its an unforgettable experience - like my first time there. :~]

Such a beautiful trail, once the construction is done this is going to be a wonderful spot to walk and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

Beautiful setting with the roar of the water Very nice.

Do not let the parking lot fool you. Park down, take a walk. It is a great place, nice walk, the falls look nice. Would recommend it

Beautiful falls! Use to come here as a child and its still just as pretty as I remember

This is an interesting park with more than just a beautiful walk along the river. Don’t miss the fish ladders, the bridge to a closer view of the historic brewery, and take a picnic so the kids can play hard at the playground.If eating out is more your style you are in LUCK! Eat at The Falls Terrace restaurant, a local favorite. The views are impressive but the place is full of family charm.While this park is a great spot to bring your out of state company, it’s a local favorite!There’s quite a bit of construction going on now so 4 stars- but when the trail is complete and other improvements done- I’ll be back to update.

Amazing unexpected little area. Neat history. Recommend if you need a walk and need to escape the city around you.

This is my favorite park in all Thurston County. Beautiful place to wander and clear your mind and take a peaceful walk among the falls. I love bringing people here.

The park is small but beautiful. Visiting during a high water time was impressive!

Fun nature trail hike around the falls. Cool historical information as well

Beautiful place to visit. Very scenic.

Beautiful park! Right in the city, but you feel like you are in your own little world! The falls are really cool and it is very dog friendly. The whole path is filled with gorgeous views. Highly recommend!

One of my most favorite places

Great hike with fabulous views of several falls. Easy to moderate.

This is a place that you need to experience. Its a free park located just a little bit outside of Olympia. The waterfalls are beautiful and there is a lot of space to walk around and explore. Its a great place to take a walk with your dog or your friends.

Great place to take a relaxing walk. The trail loops around.

Beautiful falls and the Chinook salmon were there! Love the walk along the creek!

Absolutely gorgeous area. Some of the paths are paved and there are short trails and sitting areas. Great place to walk around.

Great little park. If you are from out of town its a great little walk along the river. Unfortunate that the brewery has fallen into such a state of disrepair, but a beautiful park none the less.

I have been walking here all my life. Beautiful.

Recent updates. Its a beautiful place right off of I-5.

Beautiful, dog friendly trail to hike with amazing views. Highly recommend this to familys and visitors.

Had such a blast here. Very beautiful place enriched with history

We were impressed with the fish ladder, the falls are quite nice. As of right now mid Aug 2019 they are repairing and rebuilding aspects of the park. Some areas are not available but you can still see the falls.

This place was so beautiful and peaceful! There are plenty of paths that you can walk. The main path is relatively easy for a child to walk. A must see!

This is a hidden gem. Falls is too good and I didn’t expect to see such nice falls there. You can walk around the falls and have fun.We were going towards Portland and stopped there to simply checkout the dam and we were really surprised! It’s a must visit place along with your family and friends!

Short walk but cool little park. There is a fish ladder here where you can see chinook salmon swim up to the pens. Beautiful little walk minus the eyesore that was the old brewery. Neat place and free with restrooms

Beautiful park. Love the grates with water under them.

This is a lovely spot -- lots of churning and bubbling water as the Deschutes splashes around bends and over falls. Comfortable walking paths, and if youre lucky and there at the right time if year, youll see salmon moving out to sea or back to spawn.

I loved walking around the park with my fiance and I cant wait to take our daughter as soon as shes born!

First time in 30years beautiful and really great natural place knows your state before you travel outside of it

Nice Scenic Area Close To The Capital. About A 10 Minute Drive From Olympia. Beautifully Serene Despite Being Surrounded By Urban Development. Tumwater Falls Was A Lovely Addition. A Great Place To Walk With Paved Trails. Small Reservoirs Of Water Dot The Walking Path Great For Dipping Your Feet Into Or Providing Animals A Place To Drink.

Wonderful place to take an evening stroll with the family, To go on a picnic, date, park play date with a few moms. Always a good spot take the kids and learn about salmon... photography as well a beautiful place to take photos.

Perfect place to let kids get out of the house after all that cloudy and rainy weather. The river was full and fast adding to the thrill of going out for a hike. We saw a safety officer along the trail. This reinforced what I told the kids about obeying the barricade and the no swimming signs.

Wonderful and very good place for relaxing and walk.I want to come back

Beautiful park with lots of wild life. Calming experience to just sit by the water and see the Salmon.

Been reading up on this park/falls for a few days now trying to plan a whole day out with ending it here at the falls. Finally drove over two hours to get here to find they changed the hrs of the park and they closed the gate early. They also have a ton of construction going on that is not mentioned anywhere on the Tumwater falls park page. Really disappointed that everything is locked off already

This park is a gem and I have been coming here since I was a youngster. the falls and cascades are always fun and so are all the plantings. At the right time of year you can witness salmon runs, which is always special.

Very cool place for a quick visit the the restaurant is very good food for a reasonable price.

What a find! Great little spot to walk or run. Has its own beauty at different times of year as water levels and foliage change with the seasons. Kids and I loved both the thundering and sprinkling falls over winter. One feels miles away hidden within all the trees and there’s a cute little playground at the top within Falls Park and new much larger one at the very bottom within Historical Park. You can take a short loop or tack on a visit to the historic park further along. We love this gem.

Great place to walk around with nice views throughout. We stopped here as a pit stop during our drive around ONP back to Seattle. Theres also a large park nearby for kids.

I will always love Tumwater Falls Park! I spent so much time here as I was growing up! They have two concrete play boats set in sand that my grandson now loves to play at. There is a beautiful walking path loop that is very relaxing for adults but allows lots of room for kids to blow off steam. At the bottom, the midday point, there is a platform where you can stand at the falls. On a hot day, its refreshing to walk out to feel the spray. If you want, you can get soaked! There is a fish ladder, too, that you can walk over, on metal grates. At the right time, youll be able to watch the salmon coming home to spawn. Nice public restrooms. I attended a summer wedding here once, it was a beautiful event.

A must see if you are in Tumwater or traveling through. This is a peaceful and tranquil place in Tumwater’s historic district. Located right off the highway, it the perfect place to stretch your legs for a short walk to view the falls. It’s even nicer during the salmon run in Spring and Fall.

Tumwater falls is beautiful. I have been here many times and its still as mesmerizing as the first time I went. It is perfect for pre high school dance pictures, or, any pictures.

Beautiful waterfalls. Well maintained trail.

Nice easy walk down to the bottom of the falls and back up with a couple bridges. No swimming but great views of the fish ladders and you can see salmon (at least at the bottom) during spawning season. Nice even in the rain as the trail is fairly well covered by trees.

This place is a beautiful place to walk around. My kids played in some water, by a small waterfall and loved the garden. There is a free parking lot. Places for kids to play. A fish hatchery. Huge waterfalls! Dont leave the trail and they close up the gate at closing time so people have to get out on time.

This park is much larger than it appears, its a great little hike with some great spots to stop for pictures

Love this place..such a beautiful place to get away & go for a peaceful walk!

Beautiful walk in natural beauty.

Wow. So beautiful. Ive driven past 100s of times and had no idea.

Was a good walk from top to bottom... Very beautiful setting even with it being under construction ... Some interesting historical plagues.

So pretty, and the trail is awesome. Be sure to go all the way to the lower falls. Its not far and its so cool.

Love the Falls. Beautiful short walk during all Seasons.

Gorgeous little tucked away spot, well worth stopping and checking out!

Beautiful!!! Amazing views and quite a nice trail to walk I would highly recommend if your near by to stop in a walk the trail takes about 25 to 30 minutes.

Great place to go for a walk. There is some construction right now. Thats cool though.

Great little hidden gem of a park

A great place for a walk. Great place to eat lunch. Usually quiet- Love the waterfalls

So beautiful, nice area to walk around or just find a shady spot under a tree and relax. Little playground / park for kids or the young at heart, as well as beautiful hills and trails.

Beautiful easy little walk with lots of water fall’s! Check it out in fall it’s spectacular then. Dog friendly!

Went on a clear saturday afternoon. Very beautiful park and falls right off the 5. Lots of spots to take in the scenery and photos to your hearts content. There is a trail on either side of the water fall to hike. The hike is really mild and perfect to spend 30-45 mins walking right by the water. If the parking lot is full inside, there is parking off the road as well.