The best parks & outdoor spots in Yakima

9 parks & outdoor spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Yakima Sportsman State Park

Parks & Outdoors

Escape the sagebrush this week for lush lawns, easy trails, and serious bird-nerd potential at Yakima Sportsman State Park, home to 130+…

904 University Pkwy

“Escape the sagebrush this week for lush lawns, easy trails, and serious bird-nerd potential at Yakima Sportsman State Park, home to 130+ species. Let the kids hit the playground, toss a volleyball, then try a mellow cast at the pond that’s stocked when water cooperates.”

From the Yakima newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Olmstead Place Historical State Park

Parks & Outdoors

Swap screen time this week for a stroll through homesteader history at Olmstead Place Historical State Park. Wander the Altapes…

921 N Ferguson Rd (Ellensburg)

“Swap screen time this week for a stroll through homesteader history at Olmstead Place Historical State Park. Wander the Altapes Interpretive Trail, peek at the heirloom garden and vintage farm gear, then book a tour to step inside the 1875 log cabin and Smith House Museum, a low-key Kittitas reset.”

From the Kittitas County newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Arboretum & Botanical Garden

Parks & Outdoors

Large park featuring a pond, flower garden, rose garden, Japanese garden and vast arboretum.

Yakima

“Large park featuring a pond, flower garden, rose garden, Japanese garden and vast arboretum.”

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Lions Park

Parks & Outdoors

Clean, well-maintained pool with a playground and friendly staff.

509 W Pine St

“Clean, well-maintained pool with a playground and friendly staff.”

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Franklin Park

Parks & Outdoors

Community park featuring an outdoor pool, tennis courts, a playground & summer concert series.

2101 W Tieton Dr

“Community park featuring an outdoor pool, tennis courts, a playground & summer concert series.”

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Miller Park

Parks & Outdoors

Public park with a summer-opening splash pad, basketball & volleyball courts & picnic tables.

513 N 3rd St

“Public park with a summer-opening splash pad, basketball & volleyball courts & picnic tables.”

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Chesterley Park

Parks & Outdoors

Green space housing 6 soccer fields, a skate park & playgrounds, plus paths, picnic shelters & BBQs.

N 40th Ave &, River Rd

“Green space housing 6 soccer fields, a skate park & playgrounds, plus paths, picnic shelters & BBQs.”

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Martin Luther King Junior Park

Parks & Outdoors

Well-kept outdoor space, with picnic tables and a playground for kids.

Btwn S 9th St &, S 8th St

“Well-kept outdoor space, with picnic tables and a playground for kids.”

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Mountain View Park

Parks & Outdoors

Community park providing a playground, picnic shelter, athletic courts/fields & open green space.

E Seattle Ave &, S Willow St (Ellensburg)

“Community park providing a playground, picnic shelter, athletic courts/fields & open green space.”

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