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State Parks Commission to meet virtually
OLYMPIA — The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will hold its regularly scheduled commission meeting virtually on Aug. 27
Commission meeting agenda items include an approval of the 2026 regular commission meeting schedule, approval of the Commission’s priorities for the 2025-27 biennium, approval of the agency’s request legislation for the 2026 Legislative Session, a presentation about the upcoming launch of the Scenic Bikeways Program and a financial update.
View the full agenda and presentation materials here.
This is an online meeting, and all…
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02/28/2023
Landowners open bypass to trail users between Ralston and Marengo
OLYMPIA – Feb. 28, 2023 – Next month an eastern Washington section of the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail will become more contiguous, allowing trail users to avoid a 19-mile road detour between Ralston and Marengo.
The new Cow Creek Trestle Bypass will open seasonally from March 1 to Oct. 31, thanks to a mutual agreement between State Parks and private landowners, TDH Properties.
The route spans nearly five miles between mileposts 1930 and 1935 and connects the east and west sides of the missing Cow Creek Trestle.… Read more
02/22/2023
OLYMPIA – Feb. 22, 2023 – The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will hold its regularly scheduled commission work session virtually on March 1.Commission work session items include a financial update covering Parks' 2021-23 biennium operating and capital budget expenditures and Parks Renewal and Stewardship Account (PRSA) revenue; An update on the 2023 legislative session; and an update on the work to develop a new state park at Nisqually State Park in partnership with the Nisqually Indian Tribe.This is an online meeting, and all Parks staff and commissioners will be attending… Read more
01/25/2023
OLYMPIA – Jan. 25, 2023 – The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission Winter Recreation Program will be hosting two in-person only advisory committee meetings in the coming weeks for both the Winter Recreation Advisory Committee and the Snowmobile Advisory Committee. Members of the public are invited to attend.The Winter Recreation Advisory Committee (WRAC) meeting will be held on January 28 at 8:45 a.m. at the Snoqualmie Pass Visitors Center. The Winter Recreation Advisory Committee assists and advises the Commission in the development of non-motorized winter recreation facilities… Read more
01/24/2023
OLYMPIA – Jan. 24, 2023 – The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is looking for two new volunteers to serve on the Boating Program Advisory Council (BPAC). The new members of the committee must have experience relevant to the program – one position requires a public health and injury prevention background and will serve as the injury prevention specialist. The other position requires a background in recreational boating education. The injury prevention specialist is connected to state and national networks in injury prevention and brings expertise in awareness, education and… Read more
01/18/2023
OLYMPIA – Jan 18, 2023 – The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will hold its regular in-person commission meeting Thursday, Jan. 26 at the Lacey City Council Chambers.Commission action items include a financial update covering Parks' 2021-23 biennium operating and capital budget expenditures, Parks Renewal and Stewardship Account (PRSA) revenue, the Governor's supplemental budget for Fiscal Year 2023 and the Governor's 2023-25 biennial budget; election of Commissioner officers for 2023; adoption of the parks Director's Performance Agreement; and a legislative update.A work… Read more
01/17/2023
Seasonal positions will serve parks across Washington.OLYMPIA – Jan. 17, 2023 – Washington State Parks is recruiting seasonal park aides to work in its beautiful outdoor places this spring, summer and fall! Parks is looking for 305 park aides and senior park aides to work from April through September in diverse environments like old-growth forests, channeled scabland and shrub steppe, as well as on Pacific Ocean beaches and the high desert and around Puget Sound and its islands. Park aides enjoy a variety of duties. They may register campers, maintain trails, clean campgrounds and maintain… Read more
01/11/2023
OLYMPIA – Jan. 11, 2023 – This month, Gov. Jay Inslee appointed Ali Raad of Thurston County as the newest member of the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission.Raad is a first-generation immigrant from Lebanon and has lived in Thurston County since 1982. He is a civil engineer and attended both Portland State University and Saint Martin's University. He earned his degree from Saint Martin's University. Raad brings a wealth of experience from his time in service to the public sector. He began his career with the Washington State Military Department. He went on to work for the… Read more
12/08/2022
OLYMPIA – December 8, 2022 – The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission Winter Recreation Program, along with U.S. Forest Service (USFS) partners at the Snoqualmie Ranger District, are excited to announce a new winter Sno-Park and access area at exit 47 on I-90 West of the summit of Snoqualmie. Annette Lake Sno-Park provides access to ungroomed marked trails for snow shoeing and backcountry skiing, along with easy access for family fun in the snow. Plowed parking for 40+ vehicles, a toilet, and winter kiosk information board are now available, along with education and enforcement… Read more
12/01/2022
OLYMPIA – December 1, 2022 – The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a planning meeting in-person on Tuesday, Dec. 6 and Wednesday, Dec. 7 in Camano Island. Agenda items include year-end review, division highlights and 2023 Commission priorities. The public may attend the meeting, but no public comment will be taken. Attendance is limited to in-person only. No virtual access will be available. The Commission will not make any decisions at the planning meeting.WHAT Commission planning meetingWHO Washington State Parks and Recreation CommissionWHEN 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.… Read more
11/23/2022
OLYMPIA – Nov. 23, 2022 – The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is set to begin construction on the Keystone Boat Launch at Fort Casey State Park. The project will be underway from Dec. 1 to Spring 2023. During the construction period, the boat ramp will experience intermittent partial and full closures. Visitors will be updated on upcoming closures through signage at the park and online. Boaters are also encouraged to call the park office at Fort Casey at (360) 678-4519 prior to arrival to check on the closure status of the ramp.The boat launch at Fort Casey is a high… Read more