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 Ranger Jen and Washington State Parks staff to explore the wet and wild world of water.
Join Ranger Jen and Washington State Park staff to explore the wet and wild world of water.
Join Ranger Jen and Washington State Park staff to explore the wet and wild world of water.
Let's bust some myths about our scaly snake friends in Washington State Parks.
The Torpedo Warehouse sits on the shoreline of Rich Passage in Manchester State Park.
Learn more about the agency administration at Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission.
Spend your Saturday morning exploring Deception Pass State Park and discover some of the common, and not so common, species of birds that call the park home.
Twelve marine state parks now accept buoy fees by phone
OLYMPIA – July 6, 2022 – Twelve Washington marine state parks now allow boaters to pay moorage fees by phone. Each buoy will have a buoy number and phone number to call to make payment. Previously, boaters at these parks had to go to shore to pay for overnight moorage.
This call-in option started in 2021 as a pilot program at Jarrell Cove State Park. The program expands this year to include 10 parks in the San Juan Islands and two in Skagit County.
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Deception Pass State Park houses the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Interpretive Center featuring photos, artifacts, and video from CCC projects from across the state.
Did you or your love pop the question recently? Congratulations! Let the planning fun begin.
A self-guided ride through Bridle Trails State Park on well-maintained equestrian-friendly trails.
Come learn heritage skills, celebrate PNW folk arts, and enjoy the beauty of Moran State Park.
Free 1.5 hour Iranian Daf Music Workshop at Tolmie State Park, Lower Kitchen Shelter
Come enjoy the winter wonders at Battleground Lake State Park on this volunteer-led First Day Hike.
Learn about State parks policies and best practices for natural, historic and cultural stewardship.
Learn about Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission's mission, vision and core values.
To conduct research activities within State Parks, an application to Stewardship is required.
We invite you to play an active role in planning and developing your state parks.
Live Music at 5 p.m. at the BP Heron Center in Birch Bay State Park on Saturday, July 27.
The Spokane River Run is a series of trail runs through Riverside State Park.
Learn about how to make a public record request with Washington State Parks.
Washington State Parks is looking at long-term management options at Moran State Park as Orcas Power and Light Cooperative (OPALCO) transitions away from the current utility corridor.
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Swing the Gates is back for a third year! This year will include the popular 10k Team Scavenger Hunt, classic 5k Fun Run, and a Kid's Race. Come hang out with an amazing community of nature lovers, runners, walkers, and their K-9 companions while exploring the beauty of Deception Pass State Park. This race is offered in partnership with Deception Pass State Park and Deception Pass Park Foundation.
Monofilament recycling program information in Washington State Parks. Learn more about where you can recycle monofilament fishing line at parks.
In early April, construction will begin on a new roundabout at the intersection of State Route 7 and Mashel Prairie Road near Nisqually State Park. Work is anticipated for completion by the end of November 2025, weather permitting.