Press Release
August 20, 2025
State Parks Commission to meet virtually
Media contact
| Name | Sarah Fronk |
|---|---|
| Department | Communications |
| media@parks.wa.gov | |
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 State Parks staff and commissioners will be attending virtually. However, the Commission will provide a meeting space for the public to watch at the agency’s headquarters in Lacey.
Written public comment will be accepted for this meeting. Comments will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Aug. 22 by email or mail. Any comments received after the cutoff will be given to the Commission before its next meeting. Please email your comments to commission@parks.wa.gov or mail them to:
WSPRC
Attn: Becki Ellison
PO Box 42650, Olympia, WA 98504.
WHAT
Commission virtual work session
WHO
Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
WHEN
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Wed., Aug. 27
WHERE
Virtual
A meeting space for the public to watch will be reserved at:
300 Desmond Dr SE
Lacey, WA 98503
The work session may also be viewed here:
BACKGROUND
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission holds four regular meetings in pre-determined locations around the state, four virtual meetings and one planning meeting a year. Time for public comment is provided at all regular meetings and may be virtual, written or in person, depending on the meeting. A full agenda, including information about available opportunities for public comment, is available on the Parks website.
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is made up of seven citizen volunteers appointed by the governor to staggered six-year terms. The Commission is charged with providing policy direction for the agency.