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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Join staff for park crafts and activities before the night's Evening Program. Pick up a Junior Ranger Booklet or turn one in to become a Deception Pass Junior Ranger!
Join staff for park crafts and activities before the night's Evening Program. Pick up a Junior Ranger Booklet or turn one in to become a Deception Pass Junior Ranger!
Join us to enjoy Les Coeurs Criminels in the American Roots Concert Series at Deception Pass State Park.
Join us to enjoy La Famille Léger in the Mountain Melodies Concert Series at Lake Wenatchee State Park.
Gather with us at the Upper Campground Amphitheater for ranger-led talks about the park, complete with a cozy campfire—weather and fire conditions permitting!
OLYMPIA – March 1, 2022 – The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will hold virtual meetings later this week to conduct interviews for the agency director position.
Members of the public may participate in the meetings remotely – either online or via phone – except during executive sessions. No final action will be taken during the executive sessions.
WHO:
Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
On June 23, State Parks will lower the level of Lake Sylvia approximately five feet to relieve pressure on the Lake Sylvia dam.
The Lake Sylvia dam, which was built around 1918, is showing signs of age and requires maintenance work. Lowering the level of the lake will relieve pressure on the dam, ensure visitor safety and allow State Parks and its partners to continuing monitoring the structure while preparing for next steps.
Join park staff at a CCC era Kitchen Shelter for warm drinks, interpretive displays, and an optional scavenger hunt hike (solve riddles to find points of interest along trails).
After dinner, Join staff for family-friendly evening programs. Programs are 30 minutes and cover a variety of park topics. All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
After dinner, Join staff for family-friendly evening programs. Programs are 30 minutes and cover a variety of park topics. All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
After dinner, Join staff for family-friendly evening programs. Programs are 30 minutes and cover a variety of park topics. All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
After dinner, Join staff for family-friendly evening programs. Programs are 30 minutes and cover a variety of park topics. All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
After dinner, Join staff for family-friendly evening programs. Programs are 30 minutes and cover a variety of park topics. All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
After dinner, Join staff for family-friendly evening programs. Programs are 30 minutes and cover a variety of park topics. All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Washington's coastal state parks are gems full of beauty and wonders to discover. They are also dynamic environments that come with their share of danger. Calm ocean waters may be deceptive!
Dozens of skiers and dogs gather in the Mt Spokane State Park Nordic Ski Area to compete in a variety of skijoring races at SNSA's Barkerbeiner.
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.
Learn about Washington's natural, cultural, and artistic heritage through memorable experiences in the parks and plan to attend one of our exciting, enriching events!
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!
Parks' Folk & Traditional Arts Program (FTAP) hosts a full lineup of summer concerts and festivals in parks across western and central Washington. The outdoor concert schedule includes long-standing favorites like the American Roots concerts at Deception Pass and a new music series at Lincoln Rock. In addition to several established international festivals, the program welcomes a new event honoring African culture, this September.