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Help us document the wild at Fort Worden State Park!
An orienteering event on horseback at the Riverside State Park equestrian area.
Join the Friends of Lake Sammamish State Park for Art in the Outdoors!
Learn about the Physical Ability Test process, required exercises, and passing criteria.
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission, in partnership with Outdoors for All Foundation, is excited to launch a pilot program that offers an Action Trackchair for visitor use at Lake Sammamish State Park.
State Parks closes parts of Bowman Bay to protect the new pup
OLYMPIA – Feb. 4, 2022 – Washington State Parks announces the birth of a new northern elephant seal at Deception Pass State Park.
The birth took place on Jan. 31 at Bowman Bay in the park. The pup's mother is one of a small family of elephant seals that visits Whidbey and Fidalgo islands frequently and is well known to residents. This is her first pup.
Do you have gorgeous or interesting photos from your time in state parks? We want to see them! Help us show off our state's beauty by sharing photos taken in our parks, at our heritage sites and on our trails. Washington State Parks uses, with permission, user-generated content on our social media, website and in promotional and retail items.
Join Beacon Rock State Park and Leave No Trace staff for an educational and interpretive family-friendly guided hike to learn more about Beacon Rock State Park and how Leave No Trace principles can help protect the beauty and natural resources of this special park.
Build your own toy boat at Camano Island State Park!
Hike with us through the important habitat that is Saint Edward State Park!
Hike with us through the important habitat that is Lake Sammamish State Park!
A short, guided hike on the Frenchman Hills Trail at Potholes State Park.
Join us for a hike through historic Penrose Point State Park.
Learn about launching your watercraft at State parks.
Join us at Riverside State Park for a couple October volunteer events!
Let’s observe the feathery friends that call Olallie State Park home!
Find contact information for State Parks divisions and programs.
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!
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:
Parks Inland Northwest and Blue Mountain Area Community Engagement Coordinator, Rex Schultz retired after a long, happy career in professional golf. Then he took a job as a park aide in eastern Washington. Now he has a new career and is having the time of his life. Read his story and consider becoming a park aide yourself!
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.