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Learn about Washington's natural, cultural, and artistic heritage through memorable experiences in the parks and plan to attend one of our exciting, enriching events!
Join us for a scenic 4-mile hike through the stunning Fort Flagler State Park, suitable for all skill levels.
State parks have a wide variety of natural native and planted non-native trees and forests, which makes them at risk for almost every worrisome invasive pest. Parks are of particular concern because they have visitors from all over the state and country who often bring their own camping supplies for their stay. This includes the main culprit for invasive pest transfer: firewood.
Parks' Folk & Traditional Arts Program (FTAP) hosts a full lineup of summer concerts and festivals in parks across western and central Washington. The outdoor concert schedule includes long-standing favorites like the American Roots concerts at Deception Pass and a new music series at Lincoln Rock. In addition to several established international festivals, the program welcomes a new event honoring African culture, this September.
OLYMPIA – Nov. 22, 2022 – Washington State Parks will hold an in-person open house to update the public on the progress and status of ongoing master planning efforts at Westport Light State Park to consider a Scottish-style links golf course.
The presentation will provide a summary of findings of the environmental and economic site analysis conducted, introduce the golf course conceptual design and discuss next steps in the planning process.
Test your senses against different park animals with fun crafts and activities. Nature based learning through games and crafts for families with children ages 2-5 (pre-registration required).
Forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku, is a Japanese practice of immersing in nature for health and wellness benefits. The hike will begin at the Legacy Pavilion. The walk is a gentle easy stroll through the park and group camp.
On Friday July 26, 2024 at 3:00pm at the Wildlife Theater at Birch Bay State Park, come join us for a bug program about Giant Insects of the Amazon & Asia.
OLYMPIA — Lake Sylvia State Park in Montesano has reopened for camping and day-use after undergoing construction and improvements.
Join us to enjoy The Seattle Steel Pan Project in the Rhythm on the River Concert Series at Lincoln Rock State Park.
Join us to enjoy Fog Holler which is a bluegrass band with an edge in the Waikiki Beach Concert Series at Cape Disappointment State Park.
Join us to enjoy The Litch Brothers' bluegrass music of the next generation in the Mountain Melodies Concert Series at Lake Wenatchee State Park.
Come and join us for an afternoon of Southern African cuisine, music, dance and games at Meadow Shelter, Lake Sammamish State Park on August 30, 2025!
Music and great memories await you this summer! Enjoy performances by a wide variety of musical groups at Waikiki Beach in beautiful Cape Disappointment State Park.
Now in its 19th year, this popular summer concert series at Deception Pass State Park is a celebration of America's wide variety of musical traditions.
Join us for a geology beach walk of 4 miles round trip at Fort Flagler State Park, during a minus tide to Marrowstone Point.
Come enjoy String & Shadow Puppet Theater's annual show "Or So It Would Seam: A Giant Puppet Voyage into the Hidden Universe" at East Cranberry Lake in Deception Pass State Park.
Bugs are silly, not scary! Join us to get a closer look the park's littlest residents. Nature based learning through games and crafts for families with children ages 2-5 (pre-registration required).
State parks allows the use of remote-controlled aircraft, also known as drones or unmanned aircraft systems, on a limited basis. Permits are required for each instance of use.
Join us to enjoy swing era music by SeaNotes Big Band in the American Roots Concert Series at Deception Pass State Park.
Join us for Khmu and Lao live music, ethnic food, cultural performances and more in Lake Sammamish State Park at 11AM - 7PM!
Wildflower season is upon us! Between April and August, several state parks have impressive shows. Check them out!
Singing, dancing and alpine air! This concert series at Lake Wenatchee State Park features performances by great musicians and dancers amid the majestic mountain lake views.
Join us to enjoy the traditional West African rhythms and dance songs played by ShiDaa in the Waikiki Beach Concert Series at Cape Disappointment State Park.
Join us to enjoy the traditional West African rhythms and dance songs played by ShiDaa in the American Roots Concert Series at Deception Pass State Park.