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The Torpedo Warehouse sits on the shoreline of Rich Passage in Manchester State Park.
Learn more about the agency administration at Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission.
Washington State Parks has the largest state-managed mooring system in the nation.
First Day of the New Year Paddle from Ike Kinswa State Park. A 3-mile roundtrip leisure paddle on Lake Mayfield up and down the Tilton River channel starting at the park's day use swim beach. Complimentary kayaks/paddles and PFD’s available thanks to the Boating Program.
Snowmobiling is one of the state's most popular winter activities. More than 3,000 miles of groomed trails are provided through the Winter Recreation Program, in cooperation with federal, county, and local agencies, ski areas, snowmobile clubs, and private landowners.
The Winter Recreation Program provides Sno-Parks, cleared parking areas for vehicles in close proximity to groomed and/or backcountry trails. There are two types of Sno-Parks, those for snowmobiles and those for non-motorized sports. A handful offer both types of activities.
The Winter Recreation Program provides Sno-Parks, cleared parking areas for vehicles in close proximity to groomed and/or backcountry trails. There are two types of Sno-Parks, those for snowmobiles and those for non-motorized sports. A handful offer both types of activities.
A self-guided ride through Bridle Trails State Park on well-maintained equestrian-friendly trails.
Come learn heritage skills, celebrate PNW folk arts, and enjoy the beauty of Moran State Park.
Free 1.5 hour Iranian Daf Music Workshop at Tolmie State Park, Lower Kitchen Shelter
Come enjoy the winter wonders at Battleground Lake State Park on this volunteer-led First Day Hike.
Learn about State parks policies and best practices for natural, historic and cultural stewardship.
Learn about Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission's mission, vision and core values.
Find activities you can do in our parks, look for upcoming events, and participate in programs.
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Learn how to get started with an activity, or find parks that are great for your favorite activity.
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.
Live Music at 5 p.m. at the BP Heron Center in Birch Bay State Park on Saturday, July 27.
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.
Washington State Parks is looking at long-term management options at Moran State Park as Orcas Power and Light Cooperative (OPALCO) transitions away from the current utility corridor.
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OLYMPIA – Oct. 28, 2021 – Washington State Parks' Winter Recreation Program is looking for contractors to plow and clear Sno-Parks this winter. Contracts run from Dec. 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022.
Contractors are needed for the following areas:
Bridle Trails Trotting into '25
A self-guided ride through Bridle Trails State Park on well-maintained equestrian-friendly trails. No rental horses available. All ages and experience levels welcome. You may encounter other park users with dogs on leash.
A self-guided ride through Bridle Trails State Park on well-maintained equestrian-friendly trails. No rental horses available. All ages and experience levels welcome. You may encounter other park users with dogs on leash.
OLYMPIA – Starting Oct. 1, 2025, the annual Discover Pass will increase from $30 to $45. The Discover Pass is a fee charged to park a vehicle at Washington’s state parks and lands operated by the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife and Washington Department of Natural Resources.
During the spring of 2025, Parks worked with contractors to complete a 340-acre forest health project in Riverside State Park in the area between Seven Mile Road and Carlson Road. This project will promote a healthy and resilient forest by removing wildfire fuels and low vigor trees.
Rescheduled - Sundaes Outside: A Celebration of Black Folks at Bridle Trails State Park on June 9, 2024, 1 - 5 p.m.