I visited Pioneer Park on a classic Olympia gray moist early autumn morning for the first time this October day. There were trails leading out into the forest and then following the Deschutes River. There were sections that were particularly grand with three canopies overhead. There were great lookouts towards the river. Very peaceful now but I’m sure at other times very populated. I happen to be there early in the morning which was especially nice. Quite a few sections of the trail though had not the usual gravel covering the trail, but I would say larger pebbles which made walking a little more tiresome so I found myself walking along the edge in those areas. I also noticed they were several picnic tables situated near the river. I could see there were sandy banks along the river that I am sure are crowded with summertime activities. I’ve often seen people disembarking floats along the river close to the edge of Tumwater Falls and wondered where they put in. Well it’s probably here at Pioneer Park close to Henderson Boulevard. At the parking area there were acres of open space and I believe softball field. For the sports minded. I’ll be sure and put Pioneer Park on my list of desirable parks in this area.