Westport Light State Park Planning

Project information

In 2019, Westport Golf, Inc. approached State Parks to propose a Scottish links-style golf course within the boundaries of Westport Light State Park. This proposal includes the development of a long-term concession agreement with Parks that would allow Westport Golf, Inc. to develop, operate, and maintain the golf course and associated facilities.

In 2023, the City of Westport and Westport Golf, Inc. hired a consultant to conduct an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) as part of the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) process. The EIS will outline the potential environmental impacts of the project. Completion of the EIS process is required before any decision will be made.

Draft Environmental Impact Statement

The City of Westport has released the Draft Environmental Statement (DEIS) for the proposed Scottish links-style golf course located within Westport Light State Park. The City of Westport is the nominal lead agency, and all public comments regarding the DEIS should be directed to them. We encourage you to visit the City’s website to review the DEIS and submit your comments.

Visit the City of Westport's project webpage to comment here.

Development of Westport Light State Park outside the proposal

Many users come to Westport Light State Park to enjoy its beautiful beach and the mighty Pacific Ocean. As a coastal park, natural forces like high tides and erosion dramatically impact the beach and dune from year to year. This dynamic environment makes long-term beach access a challenge.

The park currently has a safe signed beach access for visitors to use to reach the beach and water. State Parks will continue to maintain this access for its visitors. When possible, Parks will make changes or improvements to the current access.

State Parks will not look at other major planning or development efforts at the park until after the Commission decides on the Westport Golf proposal.

To leave a comment for State Parks, please use the Online Public Comment Form. 

Project milestones

March 2023

State Parks and The City of Westport (The City) entered into a Lead Agency Agreement identifying The City as the SEPA Lead Agency for the Westport Light Golf Links proposal.

The City will be overseeing the EIS process in close collaboration with State Parks. Once the EIS is complete, Westport Light Golf Links will move forward to procure any environmental regulatory compliance required for the project. Once the project proponent has secured the necessary required permits to move forward with the proposed development, the proposal will be brought to the Commission for consideration.