The Parks headquarters Information Center is moving from its current location in Tumwater to the Department of Ecology building at 300 Desmond Drive SE in Lacey. Our customer service team is located at the front desk, just inside the main entrance.
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Learn about our many state parks trails around the state and the exciting recreation they offer.
To conduct research activities within State Parks, an application to Stewardship is required.
We invite you to play an active role in planning and developing your state parks.
The Spokane River Run is a series of trail runs through Riverside State Park.
Learn about how to make a public record request with Washington State Parks.
Join us at Riverside State Park for a couple October volunteer events!
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.
Learn about historic properties in Washington State Parks and how we plan for historic preservation.
Come hangout with Park Staff at Game Night! Play yards games, complete crafts, or enjoy s’mores.
Learn more about the rules and regulations that guide the use of Park's Retreat Center rentals.
Learn about nature by having fun in this interactive activity with a Park Ranger.
Join us for a hike through historic Penrose Point State Park.
Gather with us at the Upper Campground Amphitheater for ranger-led talks about the park.
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.
Join staff to explore Deception Pass State Park as the sunsets. Explore natural phenomenon only experienced with the setting sun or in the dark. Discover the park come to life as nocturnal animals become active. Walk locations and topics are subject to change based on the time of sunset. Walks are 45 minutes in length and include various terrain.
Join staff to explore Deception Pass State Park as the sunsets. Explore natural phenomenon only experienced with the setting sun or in the dark. Discover the park come to life as nocturnal animals become active. Walk locations and topics are subject to change based on the time of sunset. Walks are 45 minutes in length and include various terrain.
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.
Washington State Parks marketing drawing official rules. No purchase necessary to enter or win.
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.
Learn about fees for using our amenities and making reservations in our parks.
Learn about Rules and Safety
Learn about Rules and Safety
Join artist Chiyo Sanada for a 2-hour introductory class in Japanese calligraphy at Tolmie State Park!