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 more about State Parks' ongoing recommendations and guidance for volunteers activities and COVID-19.
Join staff in fun, family friendly explorations of Deception Pass State Park’s amazing wildlife and unique collection of forest and marine habitats.
Join staff in fun, family friendly explorations of Deception Pass State Park’s amazing wildlife and unique collection of forest and marine habitats.
Join staff in fun, family friendly explorations of Deception Pass State Park’s amazing wildlife and unique collection of forest and marine habitats.
State Parks follows the International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association in pledging to protect natural areas
Join Interpretive Specialist Sarah Overby at 10:00 a.m. on select days for a walk in the park.
Join Interpretive Specialist Sarah Overby at 10:00 a.m. on select days for a walk in the park.
Learn about State Parks' strategic planning in accordance with it's vision and mission at the agency's 2021-2031 plan and priorities.
Everyone can support state parks through a donation to our Foundation or a donation made when renewing license plate tabs.
Spring into adventure, the Lake Sammamish Outdoor Festival will be hosted on May 3 at Lake Sammamish State Park in Issaquah
Providing positive and memorable experience is a top priority for Washington State Parks. Your feedback is vital to fulfilling that mission.
In March 2024, Parks worked in collaboration with the Ecostudies Institute and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to conduct a prescribed burn to improve habitat conditions at Leadbetter Point State Park for western snowy plover and streaked-horned lark, two endangered species, as well as to restore a more native plant-dominated vegetation community.
One of our favorite ways to recreate in our parks is to go camping. While it can be a broad term, camping essentially means you’re sleeping outdoors in some type of shelter, like a tent or a camper or RV.
Most state parks have overnight camping accommodations. These range from basic campsites to full hook-up sites and roofed structures like yurts and platform tents.
Most state parks have overnight camping accommodations. These range from basic campsites to full hook-up sites and roofed structures like yurts and platform tents.
Biking, also known as cycling, is a great way to get outdoors and explore your state parks. It can be done on roads, bike paths or off-road trails — though, if you're a beginner, we recommend starting on paved paths. Whether you're an expert trail cyclist or a casual campground wanderer, your state parks have many opportunities to discover and explore on two wheels.
COUPEVILLE – The beach access road at Fort Ebey State Park will close June 23-25 for repaving.
The road work will help restore sections of the park’s day-use road that have eroded. This work is the first phase in a larger project to repave the roads at Fort Ebey.
Recreation and beach access still available
Show your love for Lake Sammamish State Park! Join us post-Independence Day to clean up and give back to your community.
At 3pm on Friday June 28th, 2024 at Birch Bay State Park, there will be a bug program about "Giant Insects of the Amazon & Asia"
No Discover Pass is required to park on those three days
No Discover Pass is required to park on those three days
Discover some of the common, and not so common, species of birds which call Deception Pass State Park home.
Discover some of the common, and not so common, species of birds which call Deception Pass State Park home.
Discover some of the common, and not so common, species of birds which call Deception Pass State Park home.
Discover some of the common, and not so common, species of birds which call Deception Pass State Park home.
Discover some of the common, and not so common, species of birds which call Deception Pass State Park home.
Discover some of the common, and not so common, species of birds which call Deception Pass State Park home.