The park features a designated 'off-leash' dog area located within the forest boundary.
The beach area is a prime location for spotting harbor seals and occasional river otters.
During low tide, the shoreline exposes extensive mudflats that allow for walking far out into the inlet.
The park's name honors the original land donors who bequeathed the property to Thurston County.
The wooded trails provide a temperate rainforest micro-climate despite the park's proximity to residential Boston Harbor.
Burfoot Park is a 50-acre public space located on the shores of Budd Inlet in Olympia, Washington. The park features 1,100 feet of saltwater beach frontage along the Puget Sound. A steep trail connects the wooded bluff area to the shoreline. The grounds include a large wooden playground structure and several reservable picnic shelters. Mature Douglas fir and cedar trees dominate the forest canopy throughout the park. Visitors can observe various marine life and waterfowl along the inlet. The park is managed by Thurston County Public Works.
The viewpoint at the edge of the bluff looking north across Budd Inlet toward the Olympic Mountains.
Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes as the trail down to the beach is steep and can be slippery when wet.
Bring binoculars to scan Budd Inlet for local wildlife like bald eagles and great blue herons.
Check the tide charts before visiting if your primary goal is beachcombing or walking the shoreline.
Attempting to reach the beach with strollers or wheelchairs, as the terrain is rugged and steep.
Leash laws apply in all areas except the designated off-leash dog zone; carry out all trash to maintain the natural environment.
