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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Learn about Washington State Park's sustainability practices and plan.
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Latino Leadership Network (LLN) and Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission invite the public to attend the third-annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebration at Millersylvania State Park south of Olympia.
The community event will take place on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Join us for our second year at Bridle Trails State park with our signature series celebrating creativity, the outdoors, and Black Folks! at Bridle Trails State Park on June 22, 2025, 1 - 5 p.m.
Join us for a cozy fire at The Lodge at Saint Edward State Park to learn more about the history of the seminary and park!
Washington State Parks, in partnership with the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust, Friends of Lake Sammamish State Park and other community organizations 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.
Washingtonians generally experience shock each November as the weather turns cold and wet. But, being hardy souls, we often shift quickly to embrace winter and its opportunities for snow play. Then we set out on adventures like:
Head out to one of more than 80 state parks where you can fish or harvest shellfish and seaweed in season. Or, enjoy freshwater fishing and harvesting at regularly-stocked state parks lakes and ponds.
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission and Outdoors for All Foundation announce the second season of Action Trackchair availability at the Adaptive Cycling Center (ACC) starting April 17 at Lake Sammamish State Park.
Volunteers play a vital role in sustaining Washington State Parks, providing more than 190,000 service hours each year. Join the thousands of volunteers that help keep your Washington State Parks the special places they are.
Join a Ranger on a walk through one of the Central Whidbey Area State Park.
Join a ranger on a walk through one of the Central Whidbey Area State Parks.
Join a ranger on a walk through one of the Central Whidbey Area's State Parks.
Join a ranger on a walk through one of the Central Whidbey Area State Parks.
Learn more about our Washington State Parks and Recreation Commissioners.
Share your photos of Washington State Parks with us.
A Walk by the Water
Park Lake Trail
Join us for some fun and time outdoors on National Take a Walk in the Park Day!
Park Lake Trail
Join us for some fun and time outdoors on National Take a Walk in the Park Day!
Annual permit waives watercraft launch, trailer dump and day-use parking fees in Washington State Parks.
A 5K foot race through the trails at the 7 Mile Airstrip area of Riverside State Park.
Learn about the scope, duties and work of the Washington State Parks Stewardship Program
This annual permit waives the moorage fee at State Park marine facilities.
Learn about our many state parks trails and the exciting recreation they offer.
Learn about ADA recreation at State parks and use our interactive map to find parks with ADA features and amenities.
Book a Washington State Parks Retreat Center for youth groups, schools, families, businesses and other groups
OLYMPIA – Dec. 21, 2021 – The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission announced the reopening of park retreat centers beginning in spring 2022. On Jan. 3 at 7 a.m., parks will begin accepting retreat center reservations for the 2022 Memorial Day weekend and beyond.
Ring in the New Year with a guided snowshoe hike through beautiful Lake Wenatchee State Park.