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Washington State Parks are popular spots for weddings, company picnics, community festivals, scouting events, and organized recreational events such as adventure races and fun runs.
Join us to enjoy Americana, Country-Roll and Folkgrass music by Chumlilies in the Rhythm on the River Concert Series at Lincoln Rock State Park.
Join us to enjoy Americana, Country-Roll and Folkgrass music by Chumlilies in the Mountain Melodies Concert Series at Lake Wenatchee State Park.
Join us to enjoy Bruce Thomas Smith's music in the Waikiki Beach Concert Series at Cape Disappointment State Park.
Join staff in fun, family friendly explorations of Deception Pass State Park’s amazing wildlife and unique collection of forest and marine habitats.
Join us for a scenic 4-mile hike through the stunning Fort Flagler State Park, suitable for all skill levels.
Come and join us for an afternoon of Southern African cuisine, music, dance and games at Meadow Shelter, Lake Sammamish State Park on August 30, 2025!
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.
Washington State Parks has two ongoing customer feedback surveys. One is for daytime-only park visitors and the other for those who stay overnight. We hope everyone who visits our parks will let us know about their experiences so we can keep working to improve our parks for everyone.
OLYMPIA — Lake Sylvia State Park in Montesano has reopened for camping and day-use after undergoing construction and improvements.
Join us to enjoy The Seattle Steel Pan Project in the Rhythm on the River Concert Series at Lincoln Rock State Park.
Join us to enjoy The Litch Brothers' bluegrass music of the next generation in the Mountain Melodies Concert Series at Lake Wenatchee State Park.
Music and great memories await you this summer! Enjoy performances by a wide variety of musical groups at Waikiki Beach in beautiful Cape Disappointment State Park.
Now in its 19th year, this popular summer concert series at Deception Pass State Park is a celebration of America's wide variety of musical traditions.
Join us for a geology beach walk of 4 miles round trip at Fort Flagler State Park, during a minus tide to Marrowstone Point.
Join us to enjoy Fog Holler which is a bluegrass band with an edge in the Waikiki Beach Concert Series at Cape Disappointment State Park.
Come enjoy Mount Vernon Mariachi & Folklórico's Mexican traditional dance and music at Lincoln Rock State Park.
Searching for valuable objects with a metal detector is a fun, easy outdoor activity. Metal detecting is permitted at more than 30 state parks throughout Washington.
Metal detecting areas vary in each park. Some parks allow detecting in developed public-use areas and unoccupied campsites, while other parks allow detecting in specific areas only.
Metal detecting areas vary in each park. Some parks allow detecting in developed public-use areas and unoccupied campsites, while other parks allow detecting in specific areas only.
Come enjoy String & Shadow Puppet Theater's annual show "Or So It Would Seam: A Giant Puppet Voyage into the Hidden Universe" at East Cranberry Lake in Deception Pass State Park.
Join us to enjoy swing era music by SeaNotes Big Band in the American Roots Concert Series at Deception Pass State Park.
Join us for Khmu and Lao live music, ethnic food, cultural performances and more in Lake Sammamish State Park at 11AM - 7PM!
Wildflower season is upon us! Between April and August, several state parks have impressive shows. Check them out!
Singing, dancing and alpine air! This concert series at Lake Wenatchee State Park features performances by great musicians and dancers amid the majestic mountain lake views.
The Junior Ranger programs at Washington State Parks offer an exciting adventure for kids aged 4 to 12, combining fun and learning as they dive into the wonders of nature and history.