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Activities at Fort Worden State Park

Activities

Trails:
  • 5 mi. ADA Hiking Trails
  • 12 mi. Hiking Trails
  • 12 mi. Bike Trails

Boating:
  • Boating (saltwater)
  • 2 boat ramps (saltwater)
  • 235 feet of dock (saltwater)
  • 235 feet of moorage (saltwater)
  • Diving
  • Fishing (saltwater)
  • Personal Watercraft (saltwater)
  • Swimming (saltwater)
  • Water Skiing (saltwater)
  • Crabbing
 Other:
  • Alternative Fitness Classes
  • 1 Baseball/Softball Field
  • Beachcombing
  • Bird Watching
  • 2 Fire Circles
  • Interpretive Activities
  • Kayak and Bike Rentals
  • Mountain Biking
  • Museums
  • 2 Tennis Courts (resurfaced Spring 2007)

In addition to the activities listed above, several golf courses are nearby, along with the fascinating historic town of Port Townsend. The Olympic Mountains rise majestically nearby. From nearly everywhere, you can hear the cry of the gull and the call of the sea.

Picnicking: Fort Worden offers dozens of outstanding day-use and picnic areas. Whether overlooking the high centennial cliffs of Artillery Hill and the often wild Straights of Juan de Fuca. Or a placid vista encompassing the distant Mt. Baker, framed by Pt. Wilson Lighthouse and the Port Townsend Marine Science Center on the end of the pier. Numerous day-use picnic tables and fireboxes provide the excellent picnic spot. The Cable House Canteen is an on-site food and convenience store, offering sundries, delicious burgers or hot breakfast entrées.

Passport to Fun and Adventure: Fort Worden has many places for food and fun. This coupon book has $20 worth of entertainment value and includes admission to the Rothschild House, Port Townsend Marine Science Center touch tanks, Natural History Museum, Coast Artillery Museum and Commanding Officer's Quarters. It's also good for a 10% discount at the park's Guardhouse Gift Shop and free chips when a sandwich and soda are purchased from the Cablehouse Canteen. The passport costs $11 for adults and $6 for children ages 12 years and younger. Purchase passports as gifts for family and friends. For details, call the park at (360) 344-4431.

Equipment rental: The park provides rental equipment for tennis, croquet, bocce ball and shoe-less horse shoes. Available on a first-come, first-served basis. Tennis rentals include two rackets (adult or junior) with a fresh can of tennis balls (yours to keep). Equipment rentals are $10 per day. There is a $50 charge for lost or damaged sports equipment. Call the park for details.

Kayaks and bike rental:

  • Kayaks (singles) $25 first hour, $10 each additional hour. A variety of kayaks and rowboats are available.
  • Bikes (singles) $15 first hour, $10 each additional hour
  • Tandems and trailers are available. Call the park for details and reservations.