State Parks and Recreation Comm
RCWs 79A.05, 79A.60, 79A.65, 79A.80, 46.10, 47.39
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The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is responsible for the long-term care and protection of Washington's state parks. Charged with a dual mission, the commission seeks to provide recreation access to, and public enjoyment of, a diverse park system while caring for and protecting the parks' natural and cultural resources, preserving the system for future generations. The Commission is also responsible for administration of the statewide boating and winter recreation programs.
Agency Mission
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission cares for Washington’s most treasured lands, waters and historic places. State parks connect all Washingtonians to their diverse natural and cultural heritage and provide memorable recreational and educational experiences that enhance their lives.
Request
435,607,000
Net change from current biennium
84,871,000 Increase
Percent change from current biennium
24.2% Increase
Operating Budget: Summary
Appropriated Funds
7,154,000
(3,350,000)
General Fund - Federal
5,304,753
10,504,000
12,601,000
420,000
(2,000,000)
Parks Renewal/Stewardship Account - Private/Local
376,380
2,420,000
2,420,000
(357,000)
State Parks Educ & Enhancement - Nonappropriated
332,012
357,000
379,000
(794,000)
Boating Safety Educ Certification - Nonappropriated
477,916
794,000
813,000
(4,500,000)
Outdoor Education and Recreation - Nonappropriated
1,085,782
4,500,000
4,500,000
(900,000)
Parks Improvement Account - Nonappropriated
748,694
900,000
900,000
Info Tech Invest Rev Acct - Nonappropriated
655,378
62,810,000
2,000
General Fund - State
37,147,663
62,808,000
74,730,000
4,906,000
Winter Recreation Program Account - State
2,314,431
4,906,000
4,930,000
5,000
5,000
Millersylvania Park Current Account - State
387,000
ORV & Nonhighway Account - State
357,602
387,000
397,000
5,682,000
Snowmobile Account - State
4,107,951
5,682,000
5,719,000
(2,500,000)
Parkland Acquisition Account - State
2,500,000
3,000,000
367,000
Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account - State
367,000
367,000
367,000
(111,123,000)
State Building Construction Account - State
111,123,000
169,772,000
1,186,000
Motor Vehicle Account - State
1,057,423
1,186,000
1,186,000
Recreation Access Pass Account - State
142,302,000
Parks Renewal/Stewardship Account - State
116,129,222
142,302,000
150,589,000
Carbon Emissions Reduction Account - State
2,412,000
Climate Commitment Account - State
542,000
Natural Climate Solutions Account - State
350,000
Pension Funding Stabilization Acct - State
1,496,000
7,000
7,000
- State
225,226,000
(125,510,000)
Total Appropriated Funds
171,958,208
350,736,000
435,607,000
Non-Appropriated Funds
Capital Budget: Summary
3,350,000
3,350,000
General Fund - Federal
607,516
2,000,000
2,000,000
Parks Renewal/Stewardship Account - Private/Local
531,145
2,500,000
2,500,000
Parkland Acquisition Account - State
7,839
109,322,940
109,322,940
State Building Construction Account - State
45,042,348
578,000
578,000
Capital Community Assistance Acct - State
117,750,940
117,750,940
Total Appropriated Funds
46,188,848
Operating Budget: Program Summary
Annual Total
90,976,557
100,109,466
39,252,819
125,713,000
129,771,000
Operating Budget: Change from Preceding Biennium
8,512,713
5.2%
(32,595,923)
(19.0%)
116,121,716
83.3%
Employment Summary
FTE Staff Years
665.1
749.7
884.8
871.4
868.8
