Announcing Park Improvement Project grants!
Thanks to you, we’ve been able to fund twice as many Park Improvement Projects as last year, with 20 amazing new projects across the state.
Park Improvement Projects
Park Improvement Highlight: The Jackson House
Each of Washington’s State Parks boasts a rich, unique history, and the Jackson House State Park Heritage Site is no exception.
Boeing Grant to WSPF Funds Bridge Construction at Willapa Hills Trail
Following the hurricane-force storm in December 2007 in Lewis County, Washington State Parks Foundation (WSPF) applied for and received a generous $100,000 grant from The Boeing Company to assist in repairing damaged segments of the Willapa Hills Trail.
Celebrate Willapa Hills State Park Trail Bridge Completions
Long-distance trails are important contributors to vibrant tourism, economic vitality, healthy outdoor recreation, and educational opportunities in Washington.
WSPF Awards Grants to Improve Eleven Parks
Park Improvement Grants are one way we are making a big difference at your state parks. From improved trails, to interpretive programs, to historic restoration, facilities repairs, and more; WSPF has announced in grants funding to support park improvements at eleven state parks.
Coastal defense history at Manchester State Park
Manchester is one of seven Washington state parks that tell part of the fascinating story of coastal defense preparations in the 20th century. These state parks are: Manchester; Fort Columbia; Cape Disappointment (formerly known as Fort Canby); Fort Ebey (developed later for WWII); and the three sites that make up the “Triangle of Fire”: Fort Worden, Fort Flagler and Fort Casey.
Picnic perfection at Obstruction Pass
What memories have you built around the picnic table at your favorite state parks? Picnic tables are a place for family meals, card games, sharing stories, studying maps, resting after a full day of exploring, and more.
Kopachuck’s new trail guide
Can you identify the Pacific Tree Frog? Western Honey Bee? Salal? Sword Fern? Big Leaf Maple?
A fix for Fort Flagler State Park
This past May, more than 300 people contributed to the Washington State Parks Foundation during the GiveBig 2015 fundraising event.