At Harbor Heights 55+ Apartments, residents experience the broad benefits of an active adult community, while also enjoying the ease and accessibility of a downtown lifestyle. Harbor Heights is home to a number of luxury studios, one-bedroom, two-bedroom and three-bedroom units, as well as premium amenities. A resident can begin their day through a Pilates class at the in-house Fitness Center and end their day by taking in sweeping maritime vistas of Budd Inlet from the Sky Terrace.
Harbor Heights 55+ Apartments Is Centrally Located in the Heart of Olympia
According to Elizabeth Keith, general manager for Harbor Heights, this lively community finds a great harmony between access to green spaces, city attractions and cultivating opportunities for social connection, and it is difficult to feel secluded.
Harbor Heights is rich ground for resident-led clubs centered around common interests and hobbies. This can range from a gentleman’s breakfast club that samples nearby eateries, to a knitting group and a book club. Residents also have regular get-togethers, including movie nights, bunko nights and paint and sip nights.
Its central location means residents can easily venture out and participate in programming available through Olympia Parks, Arts & Recreation and regional nonprofits. Transportation is accessible and efficient for residents, especially compared to more remote neighborhoods, which require driving considerable distances to reach daily activities. Keith adds that Harbor Heights understands the struggle of minimal parking downtown, so residents with cars have access to their own designated parking space within a secure garage. Intercity Transit also continues to offer Zero Fare bus service, with a nearby bus stop located near Port Plaza, at the Olympia Farmers Market.
Harbor Heights is only a short walk or bike ride from a choice selection of restaurants and brew houses where residents can gather with neighbors, friends or family, including Budd Bay Cafe, Cynara Restaurant & Lounge, Anthony’s HomePort, Chelsea Farms Oyster Bar, Oly Taproom and Dockside Bistro & Wine Bar.
Residents of Harbor Heights Can Find the Best of 55+ Living Just Outside Their Door
The Olympia Center and Senior Services for South Sound are conveniently located together, just down the block from Harbor Heights. At the Senior Services for South Sound Olympia Senior Center, members may enjoy a range of recreational courses, including workshops related to wood carving, fiber arts and community theater. The Olympia Center also offers a range of recreational programming for all community members, including adult classes for ceramic arts, ballet, Zumba and watercolor painting. Residents can also find instruction for contemporary and traditional crafts, from weaving to stained glass, through the nonprofit Arbutus Folk School in downtown Olympia.
It is easy to shop local around Harbor Heights, including at the Olympia Farmers Market that offers fresh produce, florals, baked goods and handcrafted gifts. The Bayview Thriftway is ideal for groceries, as well as cooking classes and seasonal events from the Bayview School of Cooking. At 222 Market, residents may find a curated bouquet from Fleurae Floral Design, or from the Bread Peddler, a selection of baguettes, croissants, danishes, loaves and cakes.
The downtown lifestyle available through Harbor Heights allows a front-row seat to beloved Olympia-centric events that take place throughout the year, including on the Sky Terrace, which is an ideal spot to view Lakefair fireworks each July. And in late August, the South Sound Block Party invites community members to take in a rocking lineup at the Port of Olympia. Harbor Heights is also forging deeper connections with the downtown creative scene this year through participation in the Spring Arts Walk on April 25 and 26. Harbor Heights plans to present artwork through exterior displays and glass entrance spaces.
It Is Easy to Stay Active at Harbor Heights 55 + Apartments in Downtown Olympia
One of the many benefits of an active adult community is being only a brief walk or drive away from senior-friendly fitness courses and activities. Harbor Heights is home to an exclusive in-house Fitness Room for residents, complete with leading equipment and weekly group Pilates classes. Senior Services for South Sound hosts regular group fitness courses, including Gentle Yoga and Tai Ji Quan and Adaptive Creative Dance at the Olympia Senior Center. For residents looking for a pool-based workout, Discover Aquatics Swim School is a go-to spot for adult classes, including Aerobic Mermaids, Hydrotherapy and Water Fitness.
The Valley Athletic Club is a one-stop-shop for staying in shape, including spaces to play tennis, racquetball and pickleball. Members can also find classes to foster physical and mental wellbeing, including Barre, Mat Pilates, Restorative Yoga and Gentle Yoga with Meditation. Members may also enjoy opportunities for exercise and leisure from the club’s club’s indoor and outdoor pools and jacuzzi. Aquatic fitness at The Valley Athletic Club includes lap swimming and courses like Deep Water Cardio and Cardio Splash.
The Plum Street YMCA offers wellness resources like a weight room, cardio room, yoga studio and indoor cycling studio. The Briggs Community YMCA is home to two pools and robust aquatics programming, including Lap & Open Swim, Deep Water Exercise and Hydrofit courses. Members may also enjoy the Briggs weight room, cardio room, drop in pickleball, gymnasium and rock climbing wall.
Those who enjoy a morning or evening stroll will discover a nearly mile-long waterfront boardwalk at Percival Landing. And The Billy Frank Jr. Trail near the Port of Olympia also boasts vistas of the surrounding waterfront. For residents with pets, the perfect locale for an afternoon dog walk is at the nearby Heritage Park on Capitol Lake.
For those hoping to spend more time on the water, Harbor Heights is an ideal home base. Boat owners can find membership and community through the Olympia Yacht Club. Residents interested in sailing or rowing may also find opportunities for individual and group instruction through organizations like Olympia Area Rowing and Olympia Community Sailing. The Olympia Dragon Boat Club is also poised for the return of the Olympia Dragon Boat Festival this July at Olympia’s Port Plaza.
According to Keith, Harbor Heights also features a loyal housekeeping and maintenance staff, who are available to help residents with household tasks six days a week. Housekeeping staff can perform regular cleaning services from washing floors, to dusting. Staff can also help residents to feel more at home through mounting televisions, hanging picture frames, changing light bulbs and painting walls.
To learn about 6- and 12-month lease options available at Harbor Heights, visit the Harbor Heights 55+ Community website, email us or call 844.543.4843.
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