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New Year's Day is a "Free Parks" Day for Washington State Parks & Recreation Commission.
That means visit any WA St. Park and no Discover Parking Pass is required.
Bundle up and enjoy a visit to a WA St. Park with your family!
Start the year off strong with us by joining us for a First Day Hike!
Whidbey Park Events on January 1
Deception Pass Park Event: Meet at the Cornet Bay Retreat Center at 9:30 AM (400 Cornet Bay Road, Oak Harbor)
This year we are offering three different hikes based on difficulty. You can expect to see a variety of wildlife, experience old-growth forests, and enjoy amazing views of the Salish Sea. First-day hikes are an amazing way to explore the park for free, attend a guided hike, and start the year off by crushing your goals!
For a list of all of 2025's Free Parks Days: https://www.discoverpass.wa.gov/
- Jan. 1 — First Day Hikes; New Year’s Day
- Jan. 20 — Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- March 9 — Billy Frank Junior's Birthday
- March 19 — State Parks’ Birthday
- April 22 — Earth Day
- June 7 — Free Fishing Weekend
- June 8 — Free Fishing Weekend
- June 19 — Juneteenth
- Aug. 9 — Smokey Bear's Birthday
- Sept. 27 — National Public Lands Day
- Oct. 10 — World Mental Health Day
- Nov. 11 — Veteran's Day
Who
All ages are welcome, as well as dogs on leash.
Cost
Free. For January 1, you do NOT need a "Discover Pass".How
Dress for the weather!
