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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 271,309,000
Net change from current biennium 1,634,000 Increase
Percent change from current biennium 0.61% Increase

Operating Budget: Summary

Appropriated Funds

2023-25 Appropriations Appropriated Funds Expenditures
Amount Estimated Balance   2021-23 Actual 2023-25 Estimated 2025-27 Proposed
7,231,000 General Fund - Federal 5,793,621 7,231,000 7,311,000
720,000 Parks Renewal/Stewardship Account - Private/Local 375,327 720,000 720,000
(379,000) State Parks Educ & Enhancement - Nonappropriated 334,282 379,000 390,000
(809,000) Boating Safety Educ Certification - Nonappropriated 450,264 809,000 817,000
(4,500,000) Outdoor Education and Recreation - Nonappropriated 3,370,364 4,500,000 4,500,000
(1,200,000) Parks Improvement Account - Nonappropriated 930,851 1,200,000 1,200,000
Info Tech Invest Rev Acct - Nonappropriated
86,288,000 General Fund - State 63,224,778 86,288,000 88,932,000
4,928,000 Winter Recreation Program Account - State 3,446,726 4,928,000 4,944,000
Millersylvania Park Current Account - State 5,000
396,000 ORV & Nonhighway Account - State 387,000 396,000 336,000
5,715,000 Snowmobile Account - State 4,754,064 5,715,000 5,409,000
367,000 Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account - State 367,000 367,000 380,000
1,186,000 Motor Vehicle Account - State 1,157,827 1,186,000 1,186,000
Parks Improvement Account - State (700,000)
1,000 1,000 Multimodal Transportation Account - State
153,073,000 Parks Renewal/Stewardship Account - State 140,992,525 153,073,000 154,904,000
2,000,000 2,000,000 Carbon Emissions Reduction Account - State
2,883,000 Climate Commitment Account - State 2,883,000 980,000
650,000 650,000 Natural Climate Solutions Account - State
Pension Funding Stabilization Acct - State
Salary/Insurance Contrib Increase R - State 7,000
265,438,000 (4,237,000) Total Appropriated Funds 225,596,631 269,675,000 271,309,000

Non-Appropriated Funds

Capital Budget: Summary

  Appropriated Funds Expenditures
Amount Estimated Balance   Actual Estimated Proposed
3,350,000 General Fund - Federal 1,249,676 3,350,000 3,350,000
2,000,000 Parks Renewal/Stewardship Account - Private/Local 1,362,335 2,000,000 2,000,000
2,500,000 Parkland Acquisition Account - State 49,177 2,500,000 2,500,000
143,209,414 30,414 State Building Construction Account - State 41,855,249 143,179,000 134,753,000
50,000 50,000 Model Toxics Control Operating Acct - State
1,000,000 Climate Commitment Account - State 1,000,000 500,000
1,375,000 Natural Climate Solutions Account - State 1,375,000 1,000,000
Capital Community Assistance Acct - State 578,000
153,484,414 80,414 Total Appropriated Funds 45,094,436 153,404,000 144,103,000

Operating Budget: Program Summary

Program Title Actual Estimated Proposed
Actual Estimated Estimated Proposed Proposed
Annual Total 125,487,165 122,811,707 51,694,704 137,005,000 138,631,000

Operating Budget: Change from Preceding Biennium

Actual Estimated Proposed
Amount Percent Amount Percent Amount Percent
55,804,285 32.9% (51,090,219) (22.6%) 101,129,589 58.0%

Employment Summary

  Actual Estimated Proposed
  2022-23 Actual 2023-24 Estimated 2024-25 Estimated 2025-26 Proposed 2026-27 Proposed
FTE Staff Years 803.5 812.3 885.5 910.8 894.8