Outdoor Activities

Get Fresh Air and Exercise at Evergreen

There are so many opportunities to savor the great outdoors right on the Evergreen Olympia Campus—and even more in the surrounding areas. Here are just a few of the options you can explore! You'll find outdoor activities to explore and equipment available to meet your needs.

Students on kayaks and paddleboards

On the Water

With 3,000 feet of unspoiled natural shoreline, there’s plenty to do at the Evergreen beach. Grab a kayak or paddleboard and explore Eld Inlet and the surrounding waters, hunt for shells or just enjoy a moment of tranquility watching the local birds and wildlife.

Evergreen Beach Trail

The sun shines through the branches of tree tops in the Evergreen woods

Running, Hiking and Walking

Run or walk on the 400-meter cinder track or take a hike and explore the large network of  forested trails which lead through various stages of forest development as well as paths to the Evergreen Beach. Who knows what you will find!

Evergreen Forest Trail 

Outdoor Games and Sports

With acres of open fields, the area near the CRC and housing is great for all kinds of playing outside, structured or free-form.

two students playing disc golf
Disc Golf

Play on our 18-hole intermediate-to-advanced course through old growth forest and open fields. Planned, developed, and maintained by the South Puget Sound Disc Golf Association

Two people playing tennis on a sunny day
Tennis

Play tennis on one of four outdoor courts. Do you need equipment? Racket sport Items are available to borrow from the College Recreation Center

four kids playing soccer at camp speedy
Soccer

If you want to put together organized soccer or other games, contact us. We have four regulation size multi-use fields. Check Student Groups for current Sports and Recreation Clubs 

Getting Here

Most outdoor activities are free and open to the public.

Visitors pay for Campus Parking on weekdays. You can also bus or bike to the Olympia Campus. Evergreen is served year-round by two free Intercity Transit bus routes:

Find more local routes and schedule information at Intercity Transit