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Join us to enjoy the Concert at the Park featuring Trío Guadalevín, La Cantina, and La Familia Hunter at the Group Camp area at Yakima Sportsman State Park.
No Discover Pass will be needed to park on state recreation lands Thursday, Nov. 11, Friday, Nov. 26.
OLYMPIA — Recreational boaters in Washington waters will have an easier time disposing of vessel sewage thanks to nearly $690,000 in new federal pass-through grants for recreational boat pumpout and floating restroom projects.
Awarded by the Washington State Parks Clean Vessel Act Grant Program (CVA), the grants focus on constructing or maintaining sewage disposal systems for recreational vessels, and supporting outreach programs that inform boaters about the location of these facilities.
New Discover Pass free days honor Indigenous people, Black history, mental health.
OLYMPIA – Nov. 10, 2021 – Washington State Parks has designated the free days in 2022 when visitors will not need a Discover Pass to park at state parks and on recreation lands managed by Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW).
In 2022, the Discover Pass free days are:
Love stories from parks staff who proposed or got married in a state park.
Washington State Parks is a proud partner of Park RX America. With the click of a mouse providers and patients can add the outdoors to their healthcare prescriptions and health regimens. Find out how today.
Come join us at the Trautman Conservation Area in Nine Mile Falls to continue thinning overcrowded Ponderosa Pine & Doug Fir Stands. Removing smaller trees will allow more space and nutrients for the mature trees to grow larger. We will be using handsaws and loppers, then dragging the trees to the trail to feed the wood chipper.
Come join us at the Trautman Conservation Area in Nine Mile Falls to continue thinning overcrowded Ponderosa Pine & Doug Fir Stands. Removing smaller trees will allow more space and nutrients for the mature trees to grow larger. We will be using handsaws and loppers, then dragging the trees to the trail to feed the wood chipper.
Learn more about how Washington State Parks provide economic and ecosystem benefits.
Learn about the qualifications, training, and application process to become a Washington State Parks Ranger.
Learn about the rules you will need to observe when visiting and staying at Washington State Parks.
No Discover Pass is required to park on State Parks, WA State Department of Natural Resources or WA Department of Fish and Wildlife managed lands on September 24
A Sno-Park permit grants access to any of the 120+ winter recreation sites maintained by the Winter Recreation program across the state.
Washington Sno-Park permits are now on sale. The State Parks Winter Recreation Program manages over 130 recreation sites, or Sno-Parks, across the state for recreators to enjoy during the winter season. Parking at these sites requires special permits.
Learn the duties of a Washington State Park Ranger 1 and the qualifications needed to apply for this role.
Learn the duties of a Washington State Park Ranger 2 and the qualifications needed to apply for this role.
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will hold its regular commission meeting on April 17 at Evergreen State College in Olympia.
The public is welcome to attend in-person or online.
Agenda items include:
Come join us at the Trautman Conservation Area in Nine Mile Falls to continue thinning overcrowded Ponderosa Pine & Doug Fir Stands. Removing smaller trees will allow more space and nutrients for the mature trees to grow larger. We will be using handsaws and loppers, then dragging the trees to the trail to prepare for the woodchipper to come through later this Spring.
There are also some old barb wire fences on the property that should be removed with use of T-post pullers, and fencing pliers!
There are also some old barb wire fences on the property that should be removed with use of T-post pullers, and fencing pliers!
Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission (Parks) is excited to expand its pilot program for same-day reservations at select parks.
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will hold its regularly scheduled commission meeting virtually on March 6.
Earn your Junior Ranger badge at Lake Sammamish State Park.
Under the supervision of a Park Ranger, Park Aides perform a variety of tasks at a State Park, beach or historical area. A typical workday may include anything from registering campers and collecting camp fees, to cleaning facilities, mowing lawns or explaining park rules. The specific duties will have some variation by park location.
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Parks Recreation Commission has approved changes to camping stay limits in state parks.
The update limits maximum stay lengths to no more than 10 nights in one park within a 30-day period. Total nights stayed cannot exceed 90 nights per calendar year in all state parks. Camping stay limits are outlined in Section 7 of WAC 352-32-030.
OLYMPIA — Washington State Governor Jay Inslee has issued a proclamation declaring the week of July 22-28 to be statewide Paddle Safe Week. Supported by the Washington State Parks Boating Program, Paddle Safe Week will lead a statewide effort to create a culture of safety around paddle sports.