Many state parks to open for day use

OLYMPIA — The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will reopen some parks Tuesday for day use only, following Gov. Jay Inslee’s directions for slowly reopening the state after the COVID-19 virus outbreak.

The full list of reopened and still closed parks can be found at the organization’s website, parks.state.wa.us.

State Parks ask that visitors: stay close to home; check the status of their favorite park or trailheads before heading out; come prepared with handwashing supplies; and follow State Parks’ guidelines for responsible recreation.

Guidelines for responsible recreation outdoors can also be found at the State Parks website.

Visitors should expect limited parking availability at some parks as well as limited restroom facilities.

— Connor Vanderweyst