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Monthly Archives: September 2019

“It’s the People!” How Brewing History (Re)Formed Olympia-Tumwater & Chicago

Tumwater Falls ParkBy John FreedmanSeptember 1, 2019Leave a comment

The Chicago Brewseum, a nonprofit museum project exploring the historical and cultural significance of beer, is partnering with the Olympia Tumwater Foundation and the City of Tumwater to discuss the impact of local breweries on community growth, to take place at the Schmidt House on September 6, 2019. This panel discussion will reflect on the…

Tumwater Falls Park Rules

To enhance and provide for the safety and enjoyment of individuals who use Tumwater Falls Park the following rules have been established.

You are welcome…

  • To visit the park during hours posted of 8:00 a.m. until 30 minutes before sunset. (Call or email for current time of park closure.)
  • To use open areas during open park hours.
  • To enjoy the gardens without entering flowerbeds or picking flowers.
  • To clean up after yourself by depositing waste in the trash receptacles located throughout the park grounds.
  • To bring your pet, providing that you leash it at all times, pick up after it, dispose of their feces properly, and supervise it at all times. Pet bag stations are provided throughout the park for your convenience. If your pet shows aggressive behavior it must be removed from the Park at once.
  • To ride your bicycle in the park’s parking lot ONLY and not on the pedestrian walking trails.

Park rules prohibit…

  • Bicycle riding or jogging on pedestrian walking trails.
  • Weapons of any kind, with the exception of management and law enforcement officers.
  • Illegal activities, destroying or defacing park property, picking flowers, swimming in the river and littering.
  • Obstructing park entrance and exit.
  • Harassing or disturbing other park visitors.
  • Any persons to enter or remain in the park without the permission of the Olympia Tumwater Foundation when park is closed to the public.
  • Fishing anywhere in the park.

Park guidelines prohibit the following, except as permitted by a Use Permit:

  • Tents or temporary structures, performances, vendors or commercial activity, amplified music, alcohol use, posting of signs, motorized vehicles, events, and rallies.
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Riverwalk Tours

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The guided walking tour covers Tumwater’s pioneer past, Olympia Brewing Company history and the annual salmon migration. Tour Information: We will once again offer these popular, free guided tours from July through mid September. The scheduled Tour dates are available below. Tours are free and limited to 30 people on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations are taken. The tour meeting takes place outside of the Olympia Tumwater Foundation office in Tumwater Falls Park.

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