The Department of Natural Resources has lifted its statewide burn ban, however recreation fires and other burning is still prohibited in many parts of the state. Please visit our Alerts page to know the current burn ban restrictions at the park you plan to visit.
No fires permitted at any time.
921 N Ferguson Road, Ellensburg, WA 98926
Olmstead Place demonstrates homesteader family life, farming history and equipment. Walk the grounds or book a tour to experience life in the late-19th century.
Coleman Creek fishing is open June 1 to Oct. 31.
Bird Watching
Fishing
Hiking, Walking, Rolling and Running
Interpretive and Visitor Centers
Winter Activities
Accessible Restrooms
Drinking Water
Park Ranger Station
Restrooms
Trash Service
Picnic Tables
Accessible Parking
Parking
Interpretive Opportunities
Hiking Trails
Creek
Field
Freshwater
Mountain View
Seasonal Wildflowers
Wildlife Viewing
Coleman Creek fishing is open June 1 to Oct. 31.
Bring a camera, Olmstead Place has local wildlife and a beautiful heirloom garden that is great for picture taking. Along Coleman Creek, the Altapes Interpretive Trail makes a short but informative trail between one end of the park to the other. You can see once used farm equipment, Seaton school house, original cabin, the Smith's house and barns.
During the winter, you can cross country ski and snowshoe in the fields. No Sno-Park permit is required.
Interpretive panels are throughout the park for self-guided tours.
Schedule a tour for free for school or group field trips and public tours. Learn the story of the Olmstead-Smith family through an indoor tour that may include the 1875 log cabin, the Smith House Museum and/or the hay barn. Outdoor tour themes can include historic, natural or cultural topics. Highlights include:
To schedule a tour or field trip, call the Interpretive Specialist at (509) 859-3016.
Learn about seasonal closers and operational changes during the off-season on the Winter Schedule page.
