Did your favorite Washington State Park open today? I dunno, look:
Alta LakeBattle Ground LakeBay ViewBelfairBirch BayBlake IslandBlind IslandBridgeportBridle TrailsBrooks MemorialCama BeachCamano IslandCentennial TrailClark IslandColumbia Plateau TrailConconullyCurlew LakeCutts IslandDash Point (reduced capacity)Deception PassDoe IslandDosewallipsEagle IslandFederation ForestFields SpringFlaming GeyserFort CaseyFort EbeyFort FlaglerFort TownsendFort WordenGinkgo Petrified ForestHope Island - MasonHope Island - SkagitIke KinswaIllaheeJackson HouseJames IslandJarrell CoveJoemma Beach
Jones IslandJoseph WhidbeyKanaskat-PalmerKinney PointKitsap MemorialKopachuckLake ChelanLake EastonLake Sammamish (reduced capacity)Lake SylviaLake WenatcheeLarrabeeLewis & ClarkLewis & Clark TrailLime Kiln PointLincoln RockLyons FerryManchesterMatia IslandMcMicken IslandMiller PeninsulaMillersylvaniaMoranMount PilchuckMount SpokaneMystery BayNine Mile Recreation AreaNisquallyNolteObstruction PassOlallieOlmstead PlacePalouse FallsPalouse to CascadesParadise PointPatos IslandPeace ArchPearrygin LakePenrose Point
Posey IslandPotholesPotlatchRainbow FallsRasarReed IslandRiversideRockportSacajaweaSaddlebag IslandSaint Edward (reduced capacity)SaltwaterScenic BeachSchaferSeaquestSequim BayShine TidelandsSkagit IslandSouth WhidbeySpencer SpitSquak MountainSquilchuckSteamboat RockSteptoe BattlefieldSteptoe ButteStuart IslandSucia IslandSun Lakes-Dry FallsTolmieTriton CoveTurn IslandTwanohTwenty-Five Mile CreekWanapum Recreation AreaWenatchee ConfluenceWillapa Hills TrailYakima Sportsman
Source.
K, I'm going back to hate-surfing Facebook now.
"But wait, I barely recongnize any of those - what about the parks I
do know?!" On Friday, May 8th, King County will begin "re-opening our parks and trails, including regional and backcountry trails, with some restrictions. Facilities, such restrooms, play areas, sports courts, campgrounds, and picnic shelters, remain closed, and organized events and programs remain suspended," says
King County Parks.
They go on to add this list of status and follow it with some tips to not be a dummy.
- Backcountry Trails (hiking, trail running, mountain biking, horseback riding) - Open
- Ballfields - Open – no organized activities
- Basketball/Tennis/Sport Courts - Closed
- Campground (Tolt-MacDonald Park) - Closed
- Climbing wall (Marymoor Park) - Closed
- Community Centers & Indoor Facilities - Closed – not taking reservations
- Community Gardens (Marymoor Park & N. Green River Park) - Open
- Concessions - Closed
- Disc Golf (Dick Thurnau Memorial Park) - Closed
- Docks/Boat Launch (Cottage Lake Park, Dockton Park, Five Mile Lake Park, Marymoor West) - Open
- Fields - Open – no organized activities
- Fishing - Open
- Jerry Baker Memorial Velodrome (Marymoor Park) - Open – no organized activities
- Katherine Taylor Equestrian Park - Open – no organized activities
- Off Leash Dog Area (Marymoor Park) - Open
- Parking Lots - Open
- Picnic Shelters - Closed
- Play Areas - Closed
- Regional Trails - Open
- Radio Control Air Fields (Marymoor Park & Marlow Anderson R/C Field) - Open
- Restrooms - Closed
- Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center & Banquet Hall - Closed
TIPS TO RECREATE RESPONSIBLY
- Keep your distance – Recreate with those in your household. Give others plenty of room and communicate who will step aside on the trail (trail etiquette gives hikers coming uphill the right of way).
- Stay local – Don’t stray too far from home when recreating. Keep rural communities safe by minimizing stops and bringing all that you’ll need for your outing.
- Keep it moving– Use parks and trails for walking, running, riding, rolling, and passing through.
- Plan ahead – And be prepared to go somewhere else if your destination seems crowded. Add hand sanitizer and a face covering to your 10 Essentials.
- Play it safe – Keep your activities within your comfort and skill level to reduce the risk of injury and adding to the strain on our health care and emergency services.
- Leave no trace – Take any garbage with you, including disposable face masks and gloves.
Ok, now to be murdered by the insane things people say in the comments of Facebook. Sigh.
