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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.
Learn about Native plants at Birch Bay State Park, meeting at the Wildlife Theater at 1:00pm.
The Winter Recreation (Sno-Park) Advisory Committee assists and advises the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission in the development of winter recreation facilities and programs
Individuals can give back to their community by volunteering at their local state parks. A variety of short- and long-term opportunities are available based on the unique needs of each park.
In celebration of our 111th birthday (just as Bilbo celebrated in The Fellowship of the Ring), we are here to show you Middle Earth and Washington are not so different. Sure, The Lord of the Rings wasn't filmed here, but that doesn't mean you can't walk through the ecological diversity of Middle Earth right here in Washington.
Celebrate the New Year looking for feathered and furry friends along the boardwalk with the interpretive specialist at Lake Sammamish State Park!
Washington State Parks marketing drawing official rules. No purchase necessary to enter or win.
Learn at your own pace! Try a self-guided trivia hike this Jan. 1 at historic Fort Ebey State Park.
Join us for a two-day class hosted at Tolmie State Park to weave a 4 to 5-inch basket with Melissa Peterson.
Join us for a two-day class hosted at Tolmie State Park to weave a 4 to 5-inch basket with Melissa Peterson.
Jr. Ranger Program at Larrabee State Park on Saturday, August 3rd, 12:30-1:30 PM
Join artist Chiyo Sanada for a 2-hour introductory class in Japanese calligraphy at Tolmie State Park!
The Snowmobile Advisory Committee assists and advises Washington State parks in the development of snowmobile facilities and programs.
OLYMPIA – Today at a special meeting, the Fort Worden Public Development Authority’s (PDA) Board of Directors voted to request a dissolution of the organization by the City of Port Townsend (City).
The vote by the PDA initiates the process of dissolving the PDA organization and ending its 50-year lease with the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission (Parks) to operate the Lifelong Learning Center at Fort Worden State Park.
You can find three distinct Washington ecosystems within 20 miles on the North Cascades Highway: Glacially-fed river valley at Rasar State Park, rare old-growth forest at Rockport State Park and alpine meadows at Sauk Mountain right next door!
Join park staff for an exploration of our tide pools and the organisms on Saturday, July 20th at 12:30pm at the Stage in the South Day Use Area at Larrabee State Park.
Metal detecting is allowed in over 30 state parks. Detecting areas vary by park, from developed public-use areas and unoccupied campsites to designated areas.
Join Park Staff as we take a hike along the Four Cedars Loop trail and learn about some of the unique features of Tolmie State Park.
The Inland Empire Sled Dog Association Dirt Rondy is a dog powered race at the 7 Mile Airstrip area of Riverside State Park.
On Saturday June 15th, 2024, there will be a Bee Program at the BP Heron Center in Birch Bay State Park at 1pm.
On Saturday June 1st, 2024 at 3PM at the Wildlife Theater in Birch Bay State Park there will be a presentation about Raptors.
Join guest artist Mapathé Diop for a free workshop to learn about and enjoy traditional drumming of Senegal at Tolmie State Park.