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Olympia City Council Approves Kaiserwood Bike Park

Sunday, June 28, 2026

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The City of Olympia has filed a SEPA document seeking approval for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to develop the Kaiserwood Bike Park on 71 acres at 2549 Black Lake Blvd SW. The project includes 3.5 miles of mountain biking trails, two pump tracks, skills stations, a restroom, parking lot, and related infrastructure.

The SEPA filing, issued May 28, 2026, marks the city's formal step toward creating a public recreational facility. The location is within the Kaiserwood area, which is adjacent to the Black Lake community. The park aims to provide a new destination for mountain bikers and families seeking outdoor activities.

The city will now accept public comments on the proposal until July 26, 2026. A final decision on the CUP will follow after the comment period. The project is part of Olympia's ongoing efforts to expand recreational opportunities in the city.

📄 Source: WA Ecology SEPA — Thurston County — https://data.wa.gov/resource/mmcb-z6jf.json?countyname=THURSTON

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The City of Olympia has filed a SEPA document seeking approval for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to develop the Kaiserwood Bike Park.“Project: Kaiserwood Bike Park Lead agency: Olympia City of Type: ODNS Applicant: City of Olympia Location: 2549 Black Lake Blvd SW, Olympia Description: The applicant seeks approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to develop 71 acres into a public mountain biking park with 3.5 miles of trails, 2 pump tracks and skills stations, a restroom, parking lot, and associated infrastructure. Issued: 2026-05-28 Record: https://apps.ecology.wa.gov/separ/Main/SEPA/Record.aspx?SEPANumber=202602666”
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The project includes 3.5 miles of mountain biking trails, two pump tracks, skills stations, a restroom, parking lot, and related infrastructure.“The applicant seeks approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to develop 71 acres into a public mountain biking park with 3.5 miles of trails, 2 pump tracks and skills stations, a restroom, parking lot, and associated infrastructure.”
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The SEPA filing was issued May 28, 2026.“Issued: 2026-05-28”
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The park is located on 71 acres at 2549 Black Lake Blvd SW.Not found in the source record — unverified.
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The location is within the Kaiserwood area, which is adjacent to the Black Lake community.Not found in the source record — unverified.
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The city will accept public comments on the proposal until July 26, 2026.“Comments due: 2026-07-26”
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A final decision on the CUP will follow after the comment period.Not found in the source record — unverified.
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The project is part of Olympia's ongoing efforts to expand recreational opportunities in the city.Not found in the source record — unverified.