Event Calendar

Guided Hike: Following Their Footsteps - Fort Columbia

Fort Columbia State Park

Travel back in time and learn about the lives of soldiers living at Fort Columbia on this guided walking tour of the Fort’s historic living quarters and gun batteries.

Live Music at Birch Bay State Park

Birch Bay State Park

Live music at Birch Bay State Park!

Game Night - Deception Pass

Deception Pass State Park

Come hangout with staff between 7:00-9:00pm or sunset at the amphitheater. Play yards games, complete crafts, or enjoy s’mores.

Junior Ranger Program: Fort Worden

Fort Worden Historical State Park

The Junior Ranger programs at Washington State Parks offer an exciting adventure for kids aged 4 to 12, combining fun and learning as they dive into the wonders of nature and history.

Beach Exploration at Birch Bay State Park

Birch Bay State Park

Join Friends of Birch Bay while they take you on a guided walk to explore the beach and learn all about organisms local to our area!

Bird Walk - Deception Pass

Deception Pass State Park

Spend your Saturday morning exploring Deception Pass State Park and discover some of the common, and not so common, species of birds that call the park home. The walks are an hour long and are a great opportunity for birders of all levels. Practice bird identification skills, explore unique bird habitats, and learn from other birders. 

Annual July 5 Beach Cleanup

Cape Disappointment State Park, Grayland Beach State Park, Mystery Bay State Park, Ocean City State Park, Pacific Beach State Park, Shine Tidelands State Park, Twin Harbors State Park, Seashore Conservation Area

Join us for the morning after the Fourth of July for a beach cleanup on Saturday, July 5, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Washington State Parks, GrassRoots Garbage Gang and Washington Surfrider Olympia and Grays Harbor chapters will be out hosting cleanups along the Central and South Pacific Coast.

Saturday Morning Plant Walks at Crawford State Park

Crawford State Park Heritage Site

Join naturalist-interpreter Sandie on a walk around the park to explore native plants, fungi and slime molds.

Annual July 5 Beach Cleanup

Cape Disappointment State Park, Grayland Beach State Park, Mystery Bay State Park, Ocean City State Park, Pacific Beach State Park, Shine Tidelands State Park, Twin Harbors State Park, Seashore Conservation Area

Join us for the morning after the Fourth of July for a beach cleanup on Saturday, July 5, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Washington State Parks, GrassRoots Garbage Gang and Washington Surfrider Olympia and Grays Harbor chapters will be out hosting cleanups along the Central and South Pacific Coast.

Annual July 5 Beach Cleanup

Cape Disappointment State Park, Grayland Beach State Park, Mystery Bay State Park, Ocean City State Park, Pacific Beach State Park, Shine Tidelands State Park, Twin Harbors State Park, Seashore Conservation Area

Join us for the morning after the Fourth of July for a beach cleanup on Saturday, July 5, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Washington State Parks, GrassRoots Garbage Gang and Washington Surfrider Olympia and Grays Harbor chapters will be out hosting cleanups along the Central and South Pacific Coast.

Annual July 5 Beach Cleanup

Cape Disappointment State Park, Grayland Beach State Park, Mystery Bay State Park, Ocean City State Park, Pacific Beach State Park, Shine Tidelands State Park, Twin Harbors State Park, Seashore Conservation Area

Join us for the morning after the Fourth of July for a beach cleanup on Saturday, July 5, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Washington State Parks, GrassRoots Garbage Gang and Washington Surfrider Olympia and Grays Harbor chapters will be out hosting cleanups along the Central and South Pacific Coast.

Annual July 5 Beach Cleanup

Cape Disappointment State Park, Grayland Beach State Park, Mystery Bay State Park, Ocean City State Park, Pacific Beach State Park, Shine Tidelands State Park, Twin Harbors State Park, Seashore Conservation Area

Join us for the morning after the Fourth of July for a beach cleanup on Saturday, July 5, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Washington State Parks, GrassRoots Garbage Gang and Washington Surfrider Olympia and Grays Harbor chapters will be out hosting cleanups along the Central and South Pacific Coast.

Annual July 5 Beach Cleanup

Cape Disappointment State Park, Grayland Beach State Park, Mystery Bay State Park, Ocean City State Park, Pacific Beach State Park, Shine Tidelands State Park, Twin Harbors State Park, Seashore Conservation Area

Join us for the morning after the Fourth of July for a beach cleanup on Saturday, July 5, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Washington State Parks, GrassRoots Garbage Gang and Washington Surfrider Olympia and Grays Harbor chapters will be out hosting cleanups along the Central and South Pacific Coast.

Annual July 5 Beach Cleanup

Cape Disappointment State Park, Grayland Beach State Park, Mystery Bay State Park, Ocean City State Park, Pacific Beach State Park, Shine Tidelands State Park, Twin Harbors State Park, Seashore Conservation Area

Join us for the morning after the Fourth of July for a beach cleanup on Saturday, July 5, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Washington State Parks, GrassRoots Garbage Gang and Washington Surfrider Olympia and Grays Harbor chapters will be out hosting cleanups along the Central and South Pacific Coast.

Visit Smith House and Cabin at Olmstead State Park

Olmstead Place Historical State Park

Stop by Olmstead Place Historical State Park on Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. to visit the cabin and Smith house.

Annual July 5 Beach Cleanup

Cape Disappointment State Park, Grayland Beach State Park, Mystery Bay State Park, Ocean City State Park, Pacific Beach State Park, Shine Tidelands State Park, Twin Harbors State Park, Seashore Conservation Area

Join us for the morning after the Fourth of July for a beach cleanup on Saturday, July 5, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Washington State Parks, GrassRoots Garbage Gang and Washington Surfrider Olympia and Grays Harbor chapters will be out hosting cleanups along the Central and South Pacific Coast.

Guided Hike: How Calamity Creates the Coast - Cape Disappointment

Cape Disappointment State Park

Take a hike with a ranger across the beach to learn exactly how the land you're walking on came to be!

Junior Ranger Program: Fort Flagler

Fort Flagler Historical State Park

The Junior Ranger programs at Washington State Parks offer an exciting adventure for kids aged 4 to 12, combining fun and learning as they dive into the wonders of nature and history.

Junior Ranger Program - Deception Pass

Deception Pass State Park

Join staff in fun, family friendly explorations of Deception Pass State Park’s amazing wildlife and unique collection of forest and marine habitats. Programs last 30 minutes and are designed for ages 4 to 12, though all are welcome. Children attending Junior Ranger Programs must be accompanied by an adult.

Historical Hospital Tour: Fort Flagler

Fort Flagler Historical State Park

Step back in time on a guided tour of a 1905 military hospital. Tour the first floor to learn about its history and the ongoing restoration work.