If you haven’t been to parks.wa.gov lately, check it out: The new state parks website is cleaner and easier to navigate.
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission unveiled its redesigned website in late October. The new site design is “modern, inclusive and accessible,” officials say. It is also meant to be more functional for those using a mobile device.
The design was created after seeking input from current and potential Washington State Parks visitors.
Washington State Parks website features:
- Search for parks by location, features and amenities.
- Get information using assistive technology. That includes screen readers, screen magnification, speech recognition software, or keyboard and trackball mouses.
- Easily go to the reservation system after finding the park you’re looking for.
The first thing you see on the homepage is a searchable list of all state parks. That is followed by a “Featured Activities” section that highlights things such as horseback riding and snowmobiling — and parks that have them. From there, it’s easy to get to where you can search for a particular activity.
Continuing down the homepage, you see an events calendar. That is followed by a way to support the parks by donating or buying Washington State Parks merch. Finally, at the bottom there are links to state parks-related blogs on everything from park history to camp cooking.
In addition, tabs atop the homepage take you quickly to topics such as finding Sno-Parks, buying passes, etc.
More outdoor fun in Seattle’s Child:
Use your library card to explore the great outdoors
Family-friendly campgrounds and tips for first-timers
Seattle-area state parks we love in fall and winter
