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 our many state parks trails around the state and the exciting recreation they offer.
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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OLYMPIA – Oct. 28, 2021 – Washington State Parks' Winter Recreation Program is looking for contractors to plow and clear Sno-Parks this winter. Contracts run from Dec. 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022.
Contractors are needed for the following areas:
Bridle Trails Trotting into '25
A self-guided ride through Bridle Trails State Park on well-maintained equestrian-friendly trails. No rental horses available. All ages and experience levels welcome. You may encounter other park users with dogs on leash.
A self-guided ride through Bridle Trails State Park on well-maintained equestrian-friendly trails. No rental horses available. All ages and experience levels welcome. You may encounter other park users with dogs on leash.
OLYMPIA – Starting Oct. 1, 2025, the annual Discover Pass will increase from $30 to $45. The Discover Pass is a fee charged to park a vehicle at Washington’s state parks and lands operated by the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife and Washington Department of Natural Resources.
During the spring of 2025, Parks worked with contractors to complete a 340-acre forest health project in Riverside State Park in the area between Seven Mile Road and Carlson Road. This project will promote a healthy and resilient forest by removing wildfire fuels and low vigor trees.
Rescheduled - Sundaes Outside: A Celebration of Black Folks at Bridle Trails State Park on June 9, 2024, 1 - 5 p.m.
Live Music at Birch Bay State Park on Friday June 14th, 2024 at 5:00PM.
Live Music at Birch Bay State Park on Saturday June 15th, 2024 at 3:00PM.
Come enjoy Mount Vernon Mariachi & Folklórico's Mexican traditional dance and music at Lincoln Rock State Park.
Come enjoy the winter wonders at Battle Ground Lake State Park on this volunteer-led First Day Hike.
Live Music at Birch Bay State Park on Saturday May 18th, 2024 at 3:00PM.
Learn about historic properties in Washington State Parks and how we plan for historic preservation.
Come hangout with Park Staff at Game Night! Play yards games, complete crafts, or enjoy s’mores.
Learn about Native plants at Birch Bay State Park, meeting at the Wildlife Theater at 1:00pm.
Learn more about the rules and regulations that guide the use of Park's Retreat Center rentals.
OLYMPIA – Lake Wenatchee State Park has acquired a new Fixed Frame Beach Wheelchair that allows visitors with mobility needs to access the park’s sandy lakeshore. The chair’s large, wide wheels make it more stable and maneuverable in soft, shifting sand and uneven terrain.
Celebrate the New Year looking for feathered and furry friends along the boardwalk with the interpretive specialist at Lake Sammamish State Park!
Join Northwest Autism Center for the 9th annual 5k Walk/run/roll Steps for Autism at Riverfront Park.
Washington State Parks marketing drawing official rules. No purchase necessary to enter or win.