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OLYMPIA – Lake Wenatchee State Park has acquired a new Fixed Frame Beach Wheelchair that allows visitors with mobility needs to access the park’s sandy lakeshore. The chair’s large, wide wheels make it more stable and maneuverable in soft, shifting sand and uneven terrain.
Celebrate the New Year looking for feathered and furry friends along the boardwalk with the interpretive specialist at Lake Sammamish State Park!
Join Northwest Autism Center for the 9th annual 5k Walk/run/roll Steps for Autism at Riverfront Park.
Washington State Parks marketing drawing official rules. No purchase necessary to enter or win.
Learn at your own pace! Try a self-guided trivia hike this Jan. 1 at historic Fort Ebey State Park.
Deception Pass cabins offer a cozy basecamp to explore one of Washington's most popular parks.
Join us for a two-day class hosted at Tolmie State Park to weave a 4 to 5-inch basket with Melissa Peterson.
Join us for a two-day class hosted at Tolmie State Park to weave a 4 to 5-inch basket with Melissa Peterson.
Jr. Ranger Program at Larrabee State Park on Saturday, August 3rd, 12:30-1:30 PM
The Snowmobile Advisory Committee assists and advises Washington State parks in the development of snowmobile facilities and programs.
Join artist Chiyo Sanada for a 2-hour introductory class in Japanese calligraphy at Tolmie State Park!
Learn about fees for using our amenities and making reservations in our parks.
Learn about Rules and Safety
Learn about Rules and Safety
Sundaes Outside: A Celebration of Black Folks at Bridle Trails State Park on June 22, 2025, 1 - 5 p.m.
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Latino Leadership Network (LLN) and Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission invite the public to attend the third-annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebration at Millersylvania State Park south of Olympia.
The community event will take place on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
You can find three distinct Washington ecosystems within 20 miles on the North Cascades Highway: Glacially-fed river valley at Rasar State Park, rare old-growth forest at Rockport State Park and alpine meadows at Sauk Mountain right next door!
Have you heard? At Washington State Parks, the bird is the word!
Bird watching, also known as birding, is a popular activity that involves observing and identifying birds in their natural habitats. Many of our parks are a birdwatchers paradise, from the bald eagles wintering along Skagit River to the prairie falcons soaring across the grasslands of Eastern Washington.
Bird watching, also known as birding, is a popular activity that involves observing and identifying birds in their natural habitats. Many of our parks are a birdwatchers paradise, from the bald eagles wintering along Skagit River to the prairie falcons soaring across the grasslands of Eastern Washington.
The Inland Empire Sled Dog Association Dirt Rondy is a dog powered race at the 7 Mile Airstrip area of Riverside State Park.
On Saturday June 15th, 2024, there will be a Bee Program at the BP Heron Center in Birch Bay State Park at 1pm.
What's growing on here!?! This 1-mile walk around the lake will reveal a variety of plant species that contribute to the park's healthy ecosystem.
Learn 'poo clues' to identify the scat (poo) of some of the animals who visit our park. Prizes for those who attend!
OLYMPIA – The season isn’t over for Cape Disappointment State Park.
On Saturday June 1st, 2024 at 3PM at the Wildlife Theater in Birch Bay State Park there will be a presentation about Raptors.
Join guest artist Mapathé Diop for a free workshop to learn about and enjoy traditional drumming of Senegal at Tolmie State Park.
Washington state parks are a wonderful place to enjoy the multitude of joys pollinators bring.
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