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Join us to enjoy La Famille Léger in the Mountain Melodies Concert Series at Lake Wenatchee State Park.
OLYMPIA – March 1, 2022 – The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will hold virtual meetings later this week to conduct interviews for the agency director position.
Members of the public may participate in the meetings remotely – either online or via phone – except during executive sessions. No final action will be taken during the executive sessions.
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Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
SEATTLE – Several Washington state parks near Seattle sustained significant damage during the “Bomb Cyclone” storm of Nov. 19, forcing the closure of two popular parks.
Wallace Falls
Help us document the wild at Fort Worden State Park from June 6th- 7th! By uncovering the diverse range of life within the park, we can gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for its ecology.
Washington State Parks has two ongoing customer feedback surveys. One is for daytime-only park visitors and the other for those who stay overnight. We hope everyone who visits our parks will let us know about their experiences so we can keep working to improve our parks for everyone.
Washington's coastal state parks are gems full of beauty and wonders to discover. They are also dynamic environments that come with their share of danger. Calm ocean waters may be deceptive!
Dozens of skiers and dogs gather in the Mt Spokane State Park Nordic Ski Area to compete in a variety of skijoring races at SNSA's Barkerbeiner.
Washington State Parks are popular spots for weddings, company picnics, community festivals, scouting events, and organized recreational events such as adventure races and fun runs.
Join us to enjoy Americana, Country-Roll and Folkgrass music by Chumlilies in the Rhythm on the River Concert Series at Lincoln Rock State Park.
Join us to enjoy Americana, Country-Roll and Folkgrass music by Chumlilies in the Mountain Melodies Concert Series at Lake Wenatchee State Park.
Join us to enjoy Bruce Thomas Smith's music in the Waikiki Beach Concert Series at Cape Disappointment State Park.
Join staff in fun, family friendly explorations of Deception Pass State Park’s amazing wildlife and unique collection of forest and marine habitats.
Join us for a scenic 4-mile hike through the stunning Fort Flagler State Park, suitable for all skill levels.
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.
Searching for valuable objects with a metal detector is a fun, easy outdoor activity. Metal detecting is permitted at more than 30 state parks throughout Washington.
Metal detecting areas vary in each park. Some parks allow detecting in developed public-use areas and unoccupied campsites, while other parks allow detecting in specific areas only.
Metal detecting areas vary in each park. Some parks allow detecting in developed public-use areas and unoccupied campsites, while other parks allow detecting in specific areas only.
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.
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.
Hike the Harstine State Park Trails with local Park Rangers and dive into the flora and fauna of Harstine Island. We'll be following our curiosities through the forest to learn about the plants we see, the birds we hear, and anything else we stumble upon!
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.