George Washington Park
George Washington Park is a 2-acre (0.81 ha) city park located in the Centralia Downtown Historic District of Centralia, Washington. For mild weather, aim for May to September (67–79°F highs).
A garden inside Centralia
You can stay in Centralia
George Washington Park is inside Centralia, which has 13 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Seattle
Seattle is about 69 miles northeast and Portland is about 83 miles south (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 67–79°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
The climate here
A visit to George Washington Park can follow the seasons below.
George Washington Park
George Washington Park is a 2-acre (0.81 ha) city park located in the Centralia Downtown Historic District of Centralia, Washington. The public square was established in 1881 and was part of the original plat of the town, founded by George and Mary Jane Washington in 1875. Into the 20th century, the grounds were also known as City Park and Main Street Park.
The site, home to a large number and variety of trees, is home to the city's Carnegie library, built in 1913, and a notable feature within the park is an octagonal gazebo.
- Type
- Garden
- Area
- 2 acres
A base for George Washington Park
For a bed close by, look to Centralia (13) and Chehalis (6).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From George Washington Park | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centralia | in town | — | 13 8 hotels · 3 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 19,375 | $318K | C− |
| Chehalis | 4 mi south | 5 min | 6 4 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins | 7,764 | $373K | D |
| Tumwater | 19 mi north | 30 min | 17 9 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 4 campgrounds | 28,010 | $472K | C |
| Olympia | 23 mi north | 35 min | 18 11 hotels · 1 motel · 5 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 56,724 | $486K | D |
| Fords Prairie | 3 mi northwest | 5 min | 1 1 hotel | 1,823 | $368K | — |
| Tenino | 11 mi northeast | 15 min | 2 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 1,941 | $369K | — |
| Lacey | 24 mi north | 35 min | 11 10 hotels · 1 motel | 58,833 | $457K | C− |
| Grand Mound | 6 mi northwest | 10 min | 1 1 hotel | 3,287 | $411K | — |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
More near George Washington Park
These lie within 69 miles as the crow flies.
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44 mi Stadium & arenaTacoma DomePhoto credits
Mount St. Helens: U.S. Forest Service- Pacific Northwest Region, Public domain · Space Needle: Another Believer, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Climate Pledge Arena: Sea Cow, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Lumen Field: "Smart Destinations", GoSeattleCard.com, and Go Seattle Card Blog, CC BY-SA 2.0 · T-Mobile Park: MyName (Cacophony), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Seattle Underground: Mark Hursh, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Spirit Lake: Matt Logan, Public domain · Tacoma Dome: Broran28, Public domain
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Visiting George Washington Park: the answers
Is George Washington Park in Centralia?
Yes. It’s inside Centralia, WA.
When is the best time to visit George Washington Park?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 67–79°.
How far is George Washington Park from Seattle and Portland?
About 69 miles northeast of Seattle and about 83 miles south of Portland, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to George Washington Park?
Olympia Regional (OLM), about 18 miles away. The nearest big hub is Seattle–Tacoma (SEA), about 59 miles.
Where should I stay near George Washington Park?
Centralia (in town, 13 places to stay), Chehalis (4 mi, 6 places to stay) and Tumwater (19 mi, 17 places to stay).
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.