Above:
Old WA State Parks logo. Wouldn’t change a thing.
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Below:
A new version is going up:
Spending to solve a problem that does not exist?
In The News
Washington State Parks unveils new logo
The Chronicle
Vonnai Phair / The Seattle Times
August 24, 2023
“Many respondents wrote movingly — vividly — about what it feels like to experience big feelings and big life events within the natural beauty that everyone values,” said Shannon Palmer, the creative director at People People.
“The rebrand cost the parks system $52,500, and was paid for using funds in its creative services budget, according to Washington State Parks.”
“The cost included hiring People People and compensating focus group participants, according to the parks system.”
Love Fort Ebey State Park. I’ve been going out there for years now. Gravel road to lower beach area has been trashed for an extended period of time. Any plan to get that taken care of?
More News
KCPQ
Washington raising price of Discover Pass
Connor Sarles
May 19, 2025
“Starting October 1, 2025, Washington’s annual Discover Pass fee will increase from $30 to $45 to help fund state parks…”
FEES ARE GOING UP FOR HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES, DISCOVER PASS
Posted By: Radio Pacific, Inc May 22, 2025
Welcome Home Troops
“The parks commission anticipates funding 71% of state parks through earned revenue in the next biennium, and the new law will also remove fee exemptions for disabled veterans.”
Been Wondering for Years Now
Wondering if something like 89 cents of each dollar collected for daytime parking fees goes directly towards funding of the manufacturing, installation and maintenance of enforcement related warning signs, kiosks, pay boxes, fluorescent placards, and the manufacturing and distribution of enforcement related literature, blank forms and documentation materials.
Park shown above: Rosario Beach
Daytime parking pass fees are also used to fund the manufacturing, installation and maintenance of sturdy gates to keep you and your annual parking pass out of selected parks during winter months.
Park shown below (Rosario Beach) is located at sea level.
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More fees should bring greater access, not less.
Possibly of interest:
Funding For Washington State Parks
Enjoy Washington’s Natural Heritage