Above:
The Pacific Boulevard beach entrance on 7/5/25.
Big Cash For The Parks
$52,500 for a new logo to replace the old one that was perfectly good.
Daytime parking pass goes up from $30 to $45 to help fund state parks.
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
Annual Discover Pass price increasing from $30 to $45 this year
KIRO 7 News
May 22, 2025
Step It Up Guys
Top of page:
Since funds are available, how about a makeover on the sign posted above. It looks like it has not been maintained since about 1977.
Possibly of interest:
Funding For Washington State Parks
“Washington State Parks issued the following statement: “We are aware of these thefts, and our ranger has completed incident reports. Vandalism and property damage are an unfortunate part of managing public property. There are no formal next steps.”
Full news article here:
Rash of memorial plaque thefts, vandalism plague Westport
Our blog here:
“Drug addicts who steal to feed their habit typically want their cash up front.”