[3] The lake can be accessed via a Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) boat launch.

The launch is open during fishing season and requires a WDFW vehicle use permit.

The park has 285 feet (87 m) of beach frontage as well as picnic facilities and pedestrian trails through the woods.

The city calls the swimming beach one of the finest in Thurston County.

Thurston County establishes regulations regarding boating operations and water safety on Long Lake.