Press Release
September 10, 2024
Lake Sylvia closure extends
Media contact
| Name | Meryl Lassen |
|---|---|
| Department | Communications Office |
| Media@parks.wa.gov | |
OLYMPIA — Lake Sylvia State Park will reopen by the end of 2024, as Washington State Parks (Parks) completes an improvement project at the park’s entrance.
The project, which is replacing a culvert beneath the entrance road with a bridge and a new road, began in June. The new bridge will provide safer and more sustainable infrastructure to the park’s entrance, particularly in heavy rain events.
The park was originally set to reopen Sept. 30, but additional excavation was required to secure the bridge footings. Parks anticipates reopening Lake Sylvia by the end of 2024.
For the safety of visitors, staff and construction workers, Parks asks that people respect the continued closure and stay away from the park. Neighboring Schafer State Park has a new year-round campground and facilities on the Satsop River, with excellent fishing and Civilian Conservation Corps architecture.
About Washington State Parks
The Washington State Park Commission manages more than 100 state parks and properties totaling approximately 120,000 acres. The Commission provides a variety of recreation opportunities for citizens and provides stewardship protection for a diverse array of natural, cultural and historic resources. State Parks’ statewide programs include long-distance trails, boating safety and winter recreation.