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 park history and wildlife!
Learn about park history and wildlife!
Learn about park history and wildlife
Learn about park history and wildlife!
Learn about park history and wildlife.
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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
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.
OLYMPIA — Operations of the Lifelong Learning Center campus at Fort Worden Historical State Park (Fort Worden) is returning to the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission (State Parks) in early October. While Fort Worden is a state park, a large part of the campus has primarily been co-managed by the Fort Worden Public Development Authority (FWPDA) for more than a decade.
State Parks closes parts of Bowman Bay to protect the new pup
OLYMPIA – Feb. 4, 2022 – Washington State Parks announces the birth of a new northern elephant seal at Deception Pass State Park.
The birth took place on Jan. 31 at Bowman Bay in the park. The pup's mother is one of a small family of elephant seals that visits Whidbey and Fidalgo islands frequently and is well known to residents. This is her first pup.
Join park staff inside Battery Stoddard for a formal presentation on the history of the park! Evening programs will rotate between three topics: Evolution of Forts, The Fort Through the Ages, and Women at the Fort.
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.
Metal detecting is allowed in over 30 state parks. Detecting areas vary by park, from developed public-use areas and unoccupied campsites to designated areas.
Join Park Staff as we take a hike along the Four Cedars Loop trail and learn about some of the unique features of Tolmie State Park.
A Commercial Use Permit is required for all businesses and non-profit businesses that conduct recreational business activities in a Washington State Park or on State Park managed land.
Twelve marine state parks now accept buoy fees by phone
OLYMPIA – July 6, 2022 – Twelve Washington marine state parks now allow boaters to pay moorage fees by phone. Each buoy will have a buoy number and phone number to call to make payment. Previously, boaters at these parks had to go to shore to pay for overnight moorage.
This call-in option started in 2021 as a pilot program at Jarrell Cove State Park. The program expands this year to include 10 parks in the San Juan Islands and two in Skagit County.
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Learn about the night skies over the parks
Learn about the night skies over the park.
Spend your Saturday morning exploring Deception Pass State Park and discover some of the common, and not so common, bird species found in Washington. 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, bird species found in Washington. 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, bird species found in Washington. 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, bird species found in Washington. Each walk is an exploration of a different area of the park.
Friends of Saltwater's annual Earth Day Celebration is Sunday April 21st at Saltwater State Park. It will be a family friendly event with lots of activities for everybody! Come spend the day at the park enjoying nature.
Join staff from Deception Pass State Park once a month to learn about parks, wildlife, native plants, and more! Play games, be creative, and discover the natural world in our own community.
Please complete this form to report ADA accessibility barriers at State Parks. Someone from State Parks will contact you about your grievance within 25 calendar days.