Transfer of Tolmie State Park to Thurston County

[Rich McVey]

TO: Interested Parties

FROM: Deb Wallace, Strategic and Long Range Planning Manager

RE: Transfer of Tolmie State Park to Thurston County


At their regularly scheduled March 24, 2011 meeting in Olympia, the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will consider transferring Tolmie State Park to Thurston County. Pursuant to state law, the proposed action is being reviewed under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA).

For a copy of the SEPA documents, please contact Rebecca Lewis at the address below. While there is no formal comment period, all comments are welcome and will be considered.

Rebecca Lewis, WCC Specialist
Parks Development Service Center
Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
1111 Israel Road SW
Olympia, WA 98504-2650
Phone: (360) 902-8612 FAX: (360) 586-0207
E-mail: Rebecca.Lewis@parks.wa.gov

[bionic_one]

Any idea if this would result in an increase/decrease in access to the park?

[Rich McVey]

To my knowledge, Tolmie is open 7 days a week. I would hope they keep it open the same. Tolmie has some great beach access. I used to hit Subway and head to Tolmie for lunch when I worked down there. Really nice place.

[RJD]

If this is anything like the State vrs Snohomish county it'll mean less time on the water. Snohomish Co. won't open (generally) before 7am and closes at sunset. If you like to fish early or later you are hosed. Hope that's not in your future.:pale:

[bionic_one]

No boat ramp at this park. Walk in launch for kayakers, popular spot for scuba divers and beach-goers. Kids love the place because there are so many sandollars.

[Toni]

I went clam digging there a couple of times. It is nice.

[Rich McVey]

Quite often you'll see fish that swim up into the lagoon area at high tide. Made me wish I had a pole at times...

They have a nice day house with covered picknic area and wood stove/fireplace, flush bathrooms and pop vending.