Contrary to general perception, Tumwater Falls is not a municipal park.  It is open to the public free of charge by the nonprofit Olympia Tumwater Foundation as a gift to the community. The Park, built in 1962, requires over $200,000 annually to operate and maintain.

The Park is in process of removing invasive ivy, renovating bridges and upgrading the trails.  All these cost money in excess of normal costs.  The Park environment we enjoy requires a lot of upkeeping!