Completed Projects - Parks S-Z

1. Sacajawea

   In April 2011 Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission approved the land-use plan plan for Sacajawea State Park.

2. Saint Edward

   Washington State Parks has completed a land-use planning project for Saint Edward State Park.

3. Saint Edward Environmental Ed & Research Center

   June 2019 the planning process was completed. The Saint Edward State Park Environmental Education and Research Center (EERC) is regional research and education hub that will provide field learning and environmental research opportunities to K-12 students, local colleges, and neighboring communities. The EERC will be housed in space developed by Daniels Real Estate, LLC as part of its renovation of the Saint Edward Seminary building. In addition to more than 1,000 square feet of classroom and meeting space, the learning center will use the 326 acres of Saint Edward State Park as a living laboratory and outdoor classroom.

4. Saint Edward Planning - Seminary

   On January 9, 2017, The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission voted unanimously to delegate to the Director authority to enter into a 62-year lease with Daniels Real Estate of Seattle to rehabilitate the Saint Edward Seminary building at Saint Edward State Park in Kenmore. The project will be referred into the future as the “Lodge at Saint Edward.” The Seminary building is historically significant and listed in the Washington Heritage Register and the National Register of Historic Places.

5. San Juan Marine Area

   The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission approved a management plan on February 14, 2000.

6. Schafer State Park Facility Plan

   June 2019 the facilities plan was finalized to more comprehensively address the annual flooding problems that occur in the day-use and camping areas of the park. The plan moves existing facilities that flood onto higher ground to better protect natural and cultural resources.

7. Sequim Bay

   In November 2008 Washington State Parks completed a land-use planning project for Sequim Bay State Park.

8. South Beach Area

   August 2006 Washington State Parks completed a land-use plan the South Beach Area, which includes Twin Harbors, Grayland Beach, Westport Light, Bottle Beach, Westhaven State Parks, and the Seashore Conservation Area.

9. South Whidbey, Possession Point and Useless Bay

   In 2017, the planning process was completed for South Whidbey State Park, located near Freeland in Island County, a 347 acre park with 4,500 feet of saltwater shoreline. Whidbey Island is the largest island in Puget Sound and is located between the Olympic Peninsula and the mainland of Snohomish and Skagit counties. The island, which is accessed by a bridge at Deception Pass and via the state ferry system, is home to several parks, including Deception Pass State Park, Joseph Whidbey State Park, Fort Ebey State Park, and Fort Casey State Park.

10. State Parks Recreation & Conservation

    To be eligible for grant programs administered by the Recreation and Conservation Office, the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission must have a current and approved recreation and conservation plan.

11. Statewide Acquisition & Development Strategy

    In July 2016, the State Parks and Recreation Commission adopted a Statewide Park Acquisition and Development Strategy for the agency to guide its acquisition and development of new state parks, and its redevelopment of existing state parks. The overarching goal of the strategy is for Washington’s state parks to be recognized as the collection of places and experiences that are distinctly Washington. In other words, the places you would take someone to show them what Washington really is.

12. Steamboat Rock

    In November 2010 Washington State Parks approved a land-use plan for Steamboat Rock State Park.

13. Sun Lakes & Dry Falls

    On July 3, 2003 the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission approved a management plan for Sun Lakes & Dry Falls State Park.

14. Upper Cowlitz Area

    In 2010 Washington State Parks completed a land-use plan for Upper Cowlitz Area State Parks, including Lewis and Clark, Ike Kinswa, and Seaquest State Parks, Mount St. Helens Visitor Center, Packwood, and Tilton River Properties.

15. Wallace Falls Planning

    In 2019 a Classification and Management Plan (CAMP) was completed for Wallace Falls State Park.

16. Wenatchee Area

    In September 2007 Washington State Parks completed land-use plans for the Lincoln Rock and Wenatchee Area State Parks.

17. Wind Powered Vehicles on Ocean Beaches

    On March 26, 2015 following a public process that included public meetings in Ilwaco and Ocean Shores, the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission approved the use of wind-powered vehicles on portions of Parks-managed ocean beaches. Wind-powered vehicles include kite buggies, blo-karts, kite boards and other wind/sand sailing recreational vehicles. Prior to reaching this decision, State Parks held demonstration events with wind-powered vehicle users to understand the potential for safety issues, user conflict and impacts to wildlife. Wind-powered vehicles are allowed—subject to certain conditions and seasonal restrictions—in designated areas on Long Beach, South Beach and North Beach in Pacific and Grays Harbor counties.

18. Yakima Sportsman Area

    In 2007 Washington State Parks completed a land-use plan for the Yakima Area, which includes Yakima Sportsman State Park and Painted Rocks Property..