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
242,426,000
Net change from current biennium
(27,249,000) Decrease
Percent change from current biennium
(10.1%) Decrease
Operating Budget: Summary
Appropriated Funds
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
64,221,000
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
4,482,000
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
151,659,000
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
242,426,000
Non-Appropriated Funds
Capital Budget: Summary
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
Annual Total
125,487,165
122,811,707
51,694,704
120,417,000
126,336,000
Operating Budget: Change from Preceding Biennium
55,804,285
32.9%
(51,090,219)
(22.6%)
72,246,589
41.4%
Employment Summary
FTE Staff Years
803.5
812.3
885.5
890.4
888.8
