The Yard at College & 7th
College Street SE & 7th Avenue SE, Lacey, WA
Where this project stands
Proposed → Approved → Under construction → Opening soon → Open. Stage reflects the latest verified record, not promises by the developer.
- Proposed
- Under review
- Approved
- Under construction
- Opening soon
- Open
Description
A community-oriented development on roughly 1.6 acres in Lacey's Woodland District featuring a taproom, pickleball courts, a food truck pad, pedestrian areas, landscaping and open space. The City of Lacey announced construction has begun on The Yard, in the first phase of development. It could become a new entertainment and gathering destination in the Woodland District.
Latest update
Site work is underway (started before winter) and will pause over the winter, then resume in spring — per developer MJR Development (Mike McClure, The Olympian, Oct 1 2026). Taproom, outdoor yard games (pickleball, cornhole, horseshoes, croquet), fire pits and seating planned. Opening date not yet set.
Updated Oct 14, 2026
What we're watching next
Site work resuming in the spring; taproom operator announcement and opening date.
Sources
- The Olympian — The Yard construction underway in Lacey; winter pause, spring resume (Oct 1, 2026)
- The Olympian — Plans for The Yard in Lacey include pickleball courts, taproom
- Washington State Dept. of Ecology — SEPA Record 202504680 (The Yard)
- City of Lacey — Site Plan Review Decision #25-0170 (The Yard)
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