The Wilderness development is located in southeast Thurston County, an unincorporated area within the Olympia Urban Growth Area. Wilderness was established in 1971, with the first homes being developed that year.
The land was primarily a very large strawberry farm, and nearby, at what is now Newcastle, was the Patrick Turkey Farm. Another adjacent development, Sweetbriar, was a Christmas tree farm. Horses were kept on portions of what would become Wilderness until homes were developed.
Lots were built gradually over time, with the last lot built in 2018. Currently, Wilderness has 280 lots, primarily consisting of single-family homes. However, there are also 23 duplexes and one 4-plex. Eighty-five percent of the Wilderness lots have adjacent greenbelts or common areas that vary in size from less than half an acre to 3.5 acres. The Wilderness Property Owners’ Association (WPOA) manages these common areas for the community’s benefit.
Street Drains
It is that time of year again when all of those beautiful leaves fall to the ground and the rain comes and clogs up those street drains! This can cause localized flooding that can be dangerous to drive through and to navigate on foot or by bicycle. If you have a drain near you, please take a moment to move the leaves out of the drain so the roads can stay clear and safe for everyone.
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Building a fence, shed, or permanent structure?
Per our Covenant B-2 Architectural Control, if you plan to make architectural changes to your property, you must submit this form detailing the proposed work so the Committee can review the changes before work begins.
Annual Dues
As a member of this community, we all pay a small annual dues assessment of $245, payable by January 31 of each year, whether or not you receive an invoice.
Please remember to pay the annual dues assessment and avoid late fees and other assessments.
Wilderness Property Owners' Association 