Press Release
August 06, 2024
Triton Cove boat launch will close for a week in mid-August to replace piling
Media contact
| Name | Meryl Lassen |
|---|---|
| Media@parks.wa.gov | |
| Address | 1111 Israel Rd. SW Tumwater , WA 98502 |
OLYMPIA – The boat launch at Triton Cove State Park on Hood Canal will be temporarily closed from the afternoon of Aug. 14 to Aug. 22 for maintenance.
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will replace two pilings under the dock that were at the end of their usable life. This project will extend the life of the dock and make it safer for visitors to use. During construction, the launch area will be inaccessible from the top of the hill, and paddlers will not be able to put in at the site. Restrooms in the upper part of the park will remain open.
Boaters are encouraged to make alternative plans while Parks completes this project. The nearest public launch sites are the Quilcene boat ramp on Linger Longer Road, and Twanoh State Park.
Parks is responsible for the care of more than 100 developed parks, including facilities of all kinds. Those facilities periodically need repairs, replacements or upgrades, and weather and other circumstances often make it necessary to complete repairs in the summer. Maintenance is part of Parks’ long-term commitment to care for Washington’s treasured lands so they can be enjoyed by generations to come.
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.