Two lakes at the bottom of Dry Falls

Parks Commission

Read about the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission and learn more about their public meetings and work sessions.

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission helps guide the policies that steer the agency. The commission is made up of seven citizen members appointed by the governor. Commissioners may not hold elected or full-time appointive office during their service and receive no pay beyond legitimate travel expenses.

Visit the links below to learn more about the commissioners and to find schedules and agendas for their public meetings and work sessions.

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  • Boy standing on pier lookout at the Dry Falls Visitor Center

    Budget Requests for the 2025-27 Biennium

    Learn more about our biennial budget cycle and what we are submitting to the Governor's Office for our 2025- 2027 Capital and Operating Budget Requests, and our 2025 Supplemental Operating Budget Request.
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    Commission Meetings & Agendas

    Access commission meeting dates, agendas and recordings. Learn about upcoming meetings and locations.
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    Commission Rule Making

    Be a part of the rulemaking process for State Parks. Learn the steps for changing rules and about current rule adoptions.
  • Photo of Commissioners at Puffer Butte in Spring Fields State Park. Left to right Commissioner Holly Williams, Commissioner Ali Raad, Director Diana Dupuis, Commissioner Ken Bounds, Commissioner Laurie Connelly, Commissioner Sophia Danenberg, Commissioner Michael Latimer.

    Commissioners

    Learn more about our Washington State Parks and Recreation Commissioners.