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OLYMPIA – Nov. 8, 2022 – The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will hold its regular in-person commission meeting Thursday, Nov. 17 at Campbell's Resort in Chelan.
Commission action items include the proposed transfer of Riverside State Park – Sontag Park to Nine Mile Falls School District and the proposed transfer of portions of Nisqually State Park to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).
Located between Seattle and Ellensburg off I-90, Lake Easton State Park is a magnet for urbanites who have limited time for escapes. The park is also far enough east to (sometimes) see sun when Seattle is shrouded in gray.
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Pearrygin Lake State Park is a perfect escape to enjoy camping, hiking, swimming, or even snowshoeing and Nordic skiing. With 1,186 acres to enjoy, you’ll have to find a way to be bored here.
Joseph Whidbey State Park is a day use park on the west shore of Whidbey Island with expansive views of Victoria, B.C., Lopez Island, and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Take in a spectacular sunset, kick a ball around, or roam the beach with your kids.
Overlooking the Columbia River, Beacon Rock State Park is a great destination for hiking, technical climbing, horseback riding, and biking. There are endless year-round vantage points to take in the extraordinary Columbia River Gorge views.
Hundreds of positions available across Washington
OLYMPIA – Feb. 14, 2022 – Washington State Parks announces its annual statewide recruitment for park aide and senior park aide positions.
The available park aide and senior park aide positions are non-permanent.
Fort Columbia State Park is considered one of the most intact historic coastal defense sites in the U.S. In addition to its historical significance, the area offers bird watching, miles of forested hiking trails and secluded beaches.
Close to Seattle, Lake Sammamish State Park offers two swimming beaches, trails, sandy volleyball courts, soccer fields and more. Here, you’ll enjoy outdoor family time off the urban grid.
In 2019, Westport Golf INC approached Washington State Parks with a proposal to construct, operate and manage a Scottish links-style “artisanal” golf course and a 30- to 40-room inn as part of overall development of Westport Light State Park near Westport.
State Parks is in the process of considering the proposal, but no decisions have been made at this time.
Wallace Falls State Park features a lush forest, two lakes and the majestic three-tiered Wallace Falls. Hikers, bikers and campers flock here to experience a pristine nature setting and explore 17 miles of hiking and biking trails.
Set deep in the mountains outside of Wenatchee, Squilchuck State Park entices the active adventurer.
Squak Mountain State Park offers a peek-a-boo view of Seattle amongst mossy rocks, lichen covered trees, and bubbling creeks. With hiking and horse trails for outdoor enthusiasts of all abilities, this day use park less than 15 minutes from Seattle has something for everyone.
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will hold its regularly scheduled commission meeting virtually on May 29.
For a walk on the beach, clamming or camping, Ocean City State Park is the place to go. Smell the salty air, watch the sandpipers, build a sandcastle and fly kites on the soft sand. Relax around a campfire in the forested campground to end a fun-filled beach day.
Twin Harbors State Park is an essential coastal vacation. Explore the trails through grassy sand dunes to the driftwood scattered beach. Soak up the sun and breathe in the ocean air while strolling the beach, flying a kite or building sandcastles with friends and family.
We asked the people who make our parks run – our Washington State Parks staff – what parks, recreation and time spent in nature mean to them.
Palouse Falls State Park Heritage Site is a 94-acre day use park with dramatic views of the official state waterfall.
Camano Island State Park feels a world away with its forested trails, rocky shoreline and sweeping views of Puget Sound, the Olympic Mountains and Mount Rainier. Come for a fun and laid back camping weekend filled with boating, hiking, fishing and beach exploration.
A premier windsurfing site, Spring Creek Hatchery State Park is a day use park located in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, in southeast Skamania County.
Set along the picturesque Touchet River, Lewis & Clark Trail State Park is an oasis-like forested park surrounded by an arid grassland. With unusual vegetation and geology, the park also offers rich history.
OLYMPIA – April 6, 2022 – The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will hold its regular in-person commission meeting Thursday, April 14 at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum in Ilwaco.
Commission action items include 2023-25 capital budget target request level and proposed modifications to the Klickitat State Park Trail long-term park boundary.
In addition, the commission will hear updates and reports from agency staff and the Washington State Parks Foundation.
The International Peace Arch is a 67-foot dramatic white arch that rises from the green lawns and flowering gardens on the U.S.-Canada border at Blaine. It is the iconic feature of this Washington Historical State Park, which is devoted to peace and serenity. Peace Arch is unique among parks because it consists of two parks in two countries. The southern half of the park is owned by Washington State Parks and the northern half is owned by British Columbia Parks.
Friends of the Columbia Gorge held neighboring property until Parks could buy the land
OLYMPIA – June 15, 2022 – Washington State Parks, with critical assistance from Friends of the Columbia Gorge, purchased a tract of land next to Beacon Rock State Park. That land will be used to create safe, accessible pedestrian crossings, a new entrance and egress and additional parking.
Maryhill State Park is a waterfront camping park right on the Columbia River. Visit for a relaxing camping weekend and experience this area's natural beauty, wonder and cultural history.