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Pamela McConkey, (360) 902-8595
Toni Droscher, (360) 902-8604
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OLYMPIA – Oct. 28, 2016 – The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission announced today that Sno-Park permits will be available for purchase online beginning midnight Tuesday, Nov. 1, at
http://parks.state.wa.us/130/Winter-Recreation.
Sno-Park permits allow visitors to park in specially cleared, designated parking lots with access to cross-country and downhill skiing, skijoring, snowmobiling, dog sledding, snowshoeing and tubing areas throughout the state. Permit vendors are not always located near Sno-Parks; the State Parks Winter Recreation Program recommends purchasing them in advance.Â
In addition to a one-day permit, an annual seasonal Sno-Park permit is available. A special groomed trail permit must be purchased, along with a seasonal Sno-Park permit, for the following sno-parks: Hyak, Crystal Springs, Cabin Creek, Lake Easton, Lake Wenatchee (including Nason Ridge), Chiwawa Loop and Mount Spokane. All Sno-Parks honor the one-day permit, and individuals who purchase a one-day permit are not required to purchase a special groomed trail permit.Â
Online purchasers will need the following information at the time of purchase:
- Credit card
- Date of use for one-day permits
- Vehicle license plate number
- Computer printer (to instantly print a temporary seasonal and one-day permits)
Online purchase of the Sno-Park permit is available through April 30. Revenue from Sno-Park permit sales is entirely dedicated to the Winter Recreation Program and helps pay for trail grooming, snow removal from parking lots and roads, sanitation, education and enforcement. Â
Information about Sno-Park permits and the Washington State Parks Winter Recreation Program is available online at
http://parks.state.wa.us/130/Winter-Recreationor (360) 902-8684.Â
Discover Pass and Sno-Park permitsThose who purchase a one-day Sno-Park permit will also need a daily or annual Discover Pass if they plan to visit Sno-Parks on lands managed by State Parks or Washington State Department of Natural Resources. Those who purchase an annual Sno-Park permit do not need an additional one-day or annual Discover Pass. Examples of these Sno-Parks include 92 Road, 1 Road, Crystal Springs, Easton Reload, Fields Spring, Hyak, Lake Easton, Lake Wenatchee and Mount Spokane. More information about purchasing a Discover Pass is here:
www.discoverpass.wa.gov.Â
About the State Parks Winter Recreation ProgramThe Winter Recreation Program manages more than 3,000 miles of groomed snowmobile trails, 300 miles of groomed cross-country ski trails and more than 120 Sno-Parks (plowed parking areas near snowmobile and cross-country ski trails) on public lands in Washington. The Winter Recreation Program is supported entirely by user fees, snowmobile registrations and a percentage of the state fuel tax.
Follow the Winter Recreation Program on Twitter at @WaStatePks_WNTR and at
http://parks.state.wa.us/130/Winter-Recreation.
About Washington State ParksThe Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission manages more than 100 state parks and properties totaling approximately 120,000 acres. The Commission provides a variety of recreation opportunities for citizens and provides stewardship protection for a diverse array of natural, cultural and historic resources. State Parks’ statewide programs include long-distance trails, boating safety and winter recreation.
Follow Washington State Parks:
Share your favorite state park adventure on the State Parks’ blog site at www.AdventureAwaits.com.
Support state parks by purchasing your annual Discover Pass today, and enjoy a whole year of outdoor fun on Washington’s beautiful state-managed recreation lands. For more information, visit www.discoverpass.wa.gov.Â
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