Our purpose is to ensure a vibrant Washington State Parks system for generations to enjoy. We engage, expand, and sustain a broad base of supporters who give to, advocate for, and treasure our state parks.

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Recognizing Washington’s continuing population growth and the increased demand on its State Parks system, the Washington State Legislature in 2000 authorized the creation of a private, non-profit organization to build wide-ranging support for State Parks.

Since then, the Washington State Parks Foundation has helped fund a significant number of projects and programs that provide enhanced State Parks experiences for people of all ages and various interests, backgrounds and abilities. With budget shortfalls in recent years, the Foundation is expanding its role in concert with the State Parks agency to develop strategies for raising operating revenues, expanding special events and cultivating a network of Parks supporters across the state.

Today, we are the only non-profit organization committed to protecting and improving all of Washington’s State Parks through advocacy, educational programs, project funding, and building a network of park supporters.