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State Parks schedules buoy repairs for Puget Sound parks
OLYMPIA – Washington State Parks will begin mooring buoy repair work in North and South Puget Sound beginning July 16, on the Kitsap Peninsula starting Aug. 10 and in North Puget Sound starting in mid-September this year.
The work is part of a long-term project to replace mooring buoy anchors with heftier, more stable anchors and chains. Replacement work is scheduled Monday through Friday and is subject to weather delays. To protect habitat for juvenile fish, permits require that work begin on or after July 16.
Mooring buoy repair schedule
North and South Puget Sound – July 20 through Aug…
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07/09/2026
OLYMPIA – Washington State Parks will begin mooring buoy repair work in North and South Puget Sound beginning July 16, on the Kitsap Peninsula starting Aug. 10 and in North Puget Sound starting in mid-September this year.
The work is part of a long-term project to replace mooring buoy anchors with heftier, more stable anchors and chains. Replacement work is scheduled Monday through Friday and is subject to weather delays. To protect habitat for juvenile fish, permits require that work begin on or after July 16.
Mooring buoy repair schedule
North and South Puget Sound – July 20 through Aug…
07/09/2026
CHELAN — Campers planning their 2027 getaways to Beebe Bridge State Park will need to book their stays – and set their alarms – a little earlier this year. As part of the ongoing management transition to Washington State Parks, the reservation process for the 2027 season will change to fit with State Parks’ rolling nine-month advance window.
To ensure local and regional campers don’t miss their opportunity to reserve camping nights for popular dates — especially holiday weekends — State Parks encourages visitors to familiarize themselves with its reservation system before the first…
07/01/2026
LACEY — The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will hold its regular commission meeting on July 9 at its headquarters in Lacey.
This is a hybrid meeting, and the public is welcome to attend in-person or online.
Agenda items include:
A requested easement from the City of Spokane on the Spokane River Centennial State Park Trail
Requested approval of the Mount Spokane State Park Master Plan
Evaluation of grant projects proposed in the State Parks category of the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program…
06/25/2026
OLYMPIA – Recreational boaters in Washington waters will have an easier time disposing of vessel sewage thanks to over $500,000 in new federal pass-through grants for recreational boat pumpout projects.
Awarded by the Washington State Parks Clean Vessel Act Grant Program (CVA), the grants focus on constructing or maintaining sewage disposal systems for recreational vessels and supporting outreach programs that inform boaters about the location of these facilities.
Projects funded in the 2026 grant competition include:
San Juan Islands – $262,…
06/24/2026
UNION – Twanoh State Park’s day-use area will close for several weeks this summer for a shoreline and creek restoration project that will enhance salmon habitat.
The partial closure will begin July 5 and the area is expected to reopen in late August. Camping will remain open all summer. During construction, sites will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. When the restoration work is complete, sites will become reservable again.
Salmon habitat enhancement
The Twanoh restoration project will enhance salmon habitat by improving several key areas within the park. Work must be…
06/23/2026
OLYMPIA — As Washington’s beaches and state parks prepare for one of the busiest weekends of the summer, Washington State Parks encourages visitors to celebrate America’s 250th Independence Day responsibly by keeping public lands safe, clean and enjoyable for everyone.
Each year, thousands of people gather at Washington’s beaches and state parks for Fourth of July celebrations. While these outings create lasting memories, they can also leave a lasting impact when trash, fireworks debris and abandoned gear are…
06/02/2026
Completed bypass trail near the Mount Washington Trailhead on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail.
NORTH BEND — June 2, 2026 — The western portion of the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail is officially reopening this weekend near the Mount Washington Trailhead.
Washington State Parks completed work on a 350-foot long, 36-inche wide bypass trail. The trail will reopen to pedestrians, cyclists and equestrians on June 5.
This project was made possible by the Washington State Parks Foundation, which donated the…
06/02/2026
SEQUIM — Sequim Bay State Park will close from June 5 until fall for major renovations to its entrance and parking area.
This capital construction project will:
reconfigure the park entrance
install a roundabout and new signage
improve access to the existing welcome center
ease traffic flow in the day-use parking area
Park staff will also use this time to make repairs to park restrooms.
The new entrance will alleviate congestion and backups onto US 101 as visitors are turning into the park, and it will provide a more pleasant experience driving within the park.
The segment of the…
05/28/2026
OLYMPIA – From Bagpipes for Beginners to West African dance, Washington State Parks' Folk and Traditional Arts Program has an exciting lineup of concerts and festivals coming this summer.
Concerts
The annual concert series – at Cape Disappointment, Lake Wenatchee, Lincoln Rock and Deception Pass – feature local artists performing a variety of music and dance, including Bluegrass, folk, Americana, Klezmer, Latino, African and Celtic traditions.
The American Roots series at Deception Pass is honoring its 20th season. To help State Parks celebrate, the agency is excited to…
04/08/2026
OLYMPIA – Celebrate Earth Day weekend by helping protect Washington’s beaches and marine life – volunteer at a state park during the annual Washington Coast Cleanup.
As a member of the Washington Clean Coast Alliance, the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is proud to co-host this opportunity to bring people together who love Washington’s coastlines and want to help protect and preserve it.
While cleanup events will take place at multiple sites along the Pacific Coast and Salish Sea, State Parks will…