Neighborhood suggestions for family of 4 My wife and I are relocating to the Olympia area next month from Las Vegas. We're in our mid 30's and have two small children 3 and 2 years old. I'm moving for a job in Lacey at DSHS and we're looking for nice neighborhoods for families with children.

We're hoping to find areas near parks and outdoor activities for the kids. Quiet and safe would be top priority for us. We would be looking to purchase and not rent.

My wife and I don't care much for going out except for the occasional date night. We prefer hiking, biking, general outdoorsy stuff and when the weather is nice we plan on taking some camping trips.

I hear about the homeless and tweaker problem in downtown so I know to stay away from there but not being from there I don't know which other areas we should avoid when looking to purchase a home.

Thanks in advance!