Free admission to Washington State Parks on March 30

Admission to Washington State Parks will be free on March 30 to commemorate the 100 birthday of the parks.

Admission to Washington State Parks will be free on March 30 to commemorate the 100 birthday of the parks.

The state park system was established March 19, 1913, when the Washington State Legislature established the State Board of Park Commissioners.

Washington State Parks invites the public to celebrate the Centennial of the state park system all year, with events and activities in parks all over the state. Visit www.parks.wa.gov/events/ for details.

Other free days at Washington State Parks this year include:

April 27 and 28 – in cooperation with National Parks Week

June 1 – National Trails Day

June 8 and 9 – National Get Outdoors Day

August 4 – Peak season free day

September 28 – National Public Lands Day

November 9 through 11 – Veterans Day Weekend.