In 2014, the Bridle Trails Park Foundation began conversations with Washington State Parks about funding the design and construction of an environmental education building in the park.
As of Feb. 26, 2024, the cabins and restrooms in the lower area at Cama Beach State Park will be closed until further notice. The Center for Wooden Boats, store and park office are also closed.
Cape Disappointment camping — including loops A, B, C and D, Waikiki Beach and the North Jetty will close on Sept. 16, 2024 while we complete renovations and repairs to improve the park. The boat launch will also experience intermittent closures. These closures are tentatively scheduled through March 31, 2025. Reservations will not be available through our reservations system after Sept.
Beginning in mid-April, the first 14 miles of the Spokane River Centennial Trail will temporarily close while Parks resurfaces the trail with a new layer of asphalt. The project is anticipated for completion in early September.
The West Beach parking lot at Deception Pass State Park experienced significant damage following heavy winter storms in January. The lot pavement was damaged in several areas and littered with large debris. The parking lot is located near a shoreline, which is a sensitive ecosystem.
Parks is in the process of developing a new community-informed Master Plan for Mount Spokane State Park. This heavily-used "trails park" features distinct summer and winter experiences for a variety of recreational opportunities. The master planning process, called the “Future Planning for Mount Spokane” is rooted in the exploration of what Mount Spokane mea
Washington State Parks is currently working on the Classification and Management Planning (CAMP) process for Gingko Petrified Forest State Park. State Parks started the CAMP process in January 2019; however, planning was put on hold in June 2021 when it was determined that additional environmental analysis was necessary.
Beginning June 3, 2024, Kopachuck State Park will close for major construction of roads and buildings, primarily in its upper day-use area. The project is expected to reach completion in mid-summer of 2025.
The project will update the park’s Redevelopment and Restoration Concept Plan, adopted by the Commission in 2007. Consideration on whether the facilities proposed in the 2007 plan are still appropriate for the park and whether any additional facilities should be considered.
Lake Sammamish State Park is getting a much-needed renovation at Sunset Beach. This heavily used day-use area will have improved ADA access trails, an upgraded event space, new picnic shelters, and small covered shelters near the playground for caregivers to observe the play area.
Lake Sylvia State Park will be closed June through Sept. 2024 for a major construction project that will replace the culvert beneath the entrance road with a bridge and a new road. The culvert is failing, which puts the road at risk of collapsing, particularly during heavy rain events.
Washington State Parks and King County are currently designing a restoration project at Saltwater State Park in Des Moines. The mouth of McSorley Creek, which flows through the park, is currently bulkheaded with rip-rap.
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is developing a long-range plan for its property located on Miller Peninsula. This 2,800-acre undeveloped park is located in the north Olympic Peninsula, just east of Sequim and north of Highway 101 in Clallam County.
Washington State Parks is looking at long-term management options at Moran State Park as Orcas Power and Light Cooperative (OPALCO) transitions away from the current utility corridor.
State Parks started the CAMP process for Palouse Falls. Lyons Ferry & Lewis and Clark Trail State Parks in 2018. Two public meetings were held November 5th and 6th 2018. Two public meetings were held November 8th and 9th 2021. The project is currently on hold.
Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is beginning a process to update the long-term boundary for Pearrygin Lake State Park to include properties on the north shore of the lake.
Washington State Parks has started a planning process for Steptoe Butte State Park and Steptoe Battlefield State Park Heritage Sites. CAMP is a multi-staged, public participation-based planning process for individual parks that culminates with adoption of park land classifications, a long-term park boundary, and a park management plan.
In 2019, Westport Golf INC approached Washington State Parks with a proposal to construct, operate and manage a Scottish links-style “artisanal” golf course and a 30- to 40-room inn as part of overall development of Westport Light State Park near Westport.