Wildfire season is here and impacting several parks, so make sure you’re in the know before you go. Before you head to a park, please check its page or head to our alerts page for closures, alerts and other important information to make sure you have a fun, safe and informed trip.
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OLYMPIA – June 29, 2023 – Washington's state parks are some of the most iconic in the country. Now, more families will be able to experience the beauty in their backyard thanks to the expanded Check Out Washington program.
Washington State Parks, in partnership with the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust, will create improved in-stream habitat along the lower 6,000 feet of Issaquah Creek that flows through Lake Sammamish State Park. The result will be an environment that is more hospitable to Chinook and other salmon species, where they can migrate, spawn and survive.
On Saturday June 15th, 2024, there will be a Bee Program at the BP Heron Center in Birch Bay State Park at 1pm.
OLYMPIA – The season isn’t over for Cape Disappointment State Park.
Washington state parks are a wonderful place to enjoy the multitude of joys pollinators bring.
Be a part of the rulemaking process for State Parks. Learn the steps for changing rules and about current rule adoptions.
Read about and view visitation data Washington State Parks collects on our overnight and day-use visitors.
Learn about working on our team and the variety of jobs you can do as a member of the Washington State Parks team.
Join Us for a Bird Walk at Riverside State Park hosted by the Spokane Audubon Society!
The Légers play the dancing music of Acadia and French Canada with fiddle, accordion, guitar, and podorythmie (foot rhythms) at Lincoln Rock State Park.
Join staff in fun, family friendly explorations of Deception Pass State Park’s amazing wildlife and unique collection of forest and marine habitats.
Begin the new year on a guided hike through secluded Griffiths-Priday State Park and learn about its unique ecology and history.
Learn more about State Parks' ongoing recommendations and guidance for volunteers activities and COVID-19.
Join staff in fun, family friendly explorations of Deception Pass State Park’s amazing wildlife and unique collection of forest and marine habitats.
Join staff in fun, family friendly explorations of Deception Pass State Park’s amazing wildlife and unique collection of forest and marine habitats.
Join staff in fun, family friendly explorations of Deception Pass State Park’s amazing wildlife and unique collection of forest and marine habitats.
State Parks follows the International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association in pledging to protect natural areas
Learn about State Parks' strategic planning in accordance with it's vision and mission at the agency's 2021-2031 plan and priorities.
Spring into adventure, the Lake Sammamish Outdoor Festival will be hosted on May 3 at Lake Sammamish State Park in Issaquah
Providing positive and memorable experience is a top priority for Washington State Parks. Your feedback is vital to fulfilling that mission.
Everyone can support state parks through a donation to our Foundation or a donation made when renewing license plate tabs.
CAMANO ISLAND — The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is excited to support the Cama Beach Quilters in hosting their 15th annual quilt show.
This year, the quilt show is moving from Cama Beach Historical State Park to the Camano Commons Marketplace at Terry’s Corner to accommodate more people with improved parking and space for vendors. The new location is also much flatter and more navigable for eventgoers with limited mobility.
Washington State Parks is returning to the Oak Harbor Library for the third year for a fun program series called Ranger Hour!
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. All ages welcome. Adult caretakers must be present for the duration of the entire program. Programs are scheduled for 60 minutes.
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. All ages welcome. Adult caretakers must be present for the duration of the entire program. Programs are scheduled for 60 minutes.
Washington State Parks is returning to the Oak Harbor Library for the third year for a fun program series called Ranger Hour!
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. All ages welcome. Adult caretakers must be present for the duration of the entire program. Programs are scheduled for 60 minutes.
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. All ages welcome. Adult caretakers must be present for the duration of the entire program. Programs are scheduled for 60 minutes.
Biking, also known as cycling, is a great way to get outdoors and explore your state parks. It can be done on roads, bike paths or off-road trails — though, if you're a beginner, we recommend starting on paved paths. Whether you're an expert trail cyclist or a casual campground wanderer, your state parks have many opportunities to discover and explore on two wheels.