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State Parks and Recreation Comm

RCWs 79A.05, 79A.60, 79A.65, 79A.80, 46.10, 47.39

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

2021-23 Appropriations Appropriated Funds Expenditures
Amount Estimated Balance   2019-21 Actual 2021-23 Estimated 2023-25 Proposed
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

  Appropriated Funds Expenditures
Amount Estimated Balance   Actual Estimated Proposed
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

Program Title Actual Estimated Proposed
Actual Estimated Estimated Proposed Proposed
Annual Total 90,976,557 100,109,466 39,252,819 125,713,000 129,771,000

Operating Budget: Change from Preceding Biennium

Actual Estimated Proposed
Amount Percent Amount Percent Amount Percent
8,512,713 5.2% (32,595,923) (19.0%) 116,121,716 83.3%

Employment Summary

  Actual Estimated Proposed
  2020-21 Actual 2021-22 Estimated 2022-23 Estimated 2023-24 Proposed 2024-25 Proposed
FTE Staff Years 665.1 749.7 884.8 871.4 868.8