We're updating our camping and moorage fees to continue providing great experiences for visitors amid inflation and rising costs. You will see a rate increase for camping stays booked for May 15 and beyond. Moorage fees will increase Jan. 1. Learn more here.
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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. Each walk is an exploration of a different area of the 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. Each walk is an exploration of a different area of the park.
Celebrate the New Year looking for feathered and furry friends along the boardwalk with the interpretive specialist at Lake Sammamish State 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.
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.
The Snowmobile Advisory Committee assists and advises Washington State parks in the development of snowmobile facilities and programs.
Jr. Ranger Program at Larrabee State Park on Saturday, August 3rd, 12:30-1:30 PM
Individuals can give back to their community by volunteering at their local state parks. A variety of short- and long-term opportunities are available based on the unique needs of each park.
The Winter Recreation (Sno-Park) Advisory Committee assists and advises the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission in the development of winter recreation facilities and programs
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!
Meeting update: The public will not be able to attend the April 11 Commission meeting virtually due to a technical emergency at TVW.
Though the meeting will not be livestreamed, a recording of the meeting will be posted on this webpage approximately one week after the meeting. The public is still invited to attend in person. By having an in-person option, this meeting meets the requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act.
OLYMPIA – Today at a special meeting, the Fort Worden Public Development Authority’s (PDA) Board of Directors voted to request a dissolution of the organization by the City of Port Townsend (City).
The vote by the PDA initiates the process of dissolving the PDA organization and ending its 50-year lease with the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission (Parks) to operate the Lifelong Learning Center at Fort Worden State Park.
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.
Learn more about the 2024 Rhythm on the River Concert Series at Lincoln Rock State Park.
Learn about working on our team and the variety of jobs you can do as a member of the Washington State Parks team.
OLYMPIA – The season isn’t over for Cape Disappointment State Park.
Read about and view visitation data Washington State Parks collects on our overnight and day-use visitors.
Be a part of the rulemaking process for State Parks. Learn the steps for changing rules and about current rule adoptions.
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.
Join park staff for an exploration of our tide pools and the organisms on Saturday, July 20th at 12:30pm at the Stage in the South Day Use Area at Larrabee State Park.