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The Parks and Recreation Department seeks to preserve and enhance the quality of life that our residents enjoy by providing quality recreational facilities and opportunities regardless of age, race, sex, wealth and ability.

The Parks and Recreation Department is responsible for the following:

  • Maintenance of all parks
  • Operation of recreation programs
  • Grand View Cemetery
  • Washington Park
  • Anacortes Community Forest Lands
  • Community Center Rentals
  • City Facilities Maintenance
  • Grounds at City owned facilities
  • Park planning and development
  • Field scheduling
  • Tree Keeper Fund
  • Conservation Easement Program


Looking for something for those kids to do this summer?

The Summer Menu is now available on the Parks and Recreation website under "Quarterly Recreation Menu" on left hand side of the APRD main page. See more

 
ANACORTES ROUNDABOUT SCULPTURE - CALL TO ARTISTS!

The Anacortes Arts Commission is accepting artist’s proposals for a sculpture or sculptural components that will, among other things, welcome people to Anacortes. For complete details, follow this link: http://www.cityofanacortes.org/Parks/arts_commission.htm See more

 
Help Rebuild the Trestle

The Anacortes Parks Foundation has set up a convenient way to donate to the Thompson Trail Trestle rebuilding effort. See more

 
Heart Lake Master Plan

On Thursday, Feb 18th, the Heart Lake Area Master Plan Advisory Committee (AC) met and received formal public comment on the Draft Master Plan. While some environmental concerns were shared, public support for the plan was clear and the AC unanimously decided to stick with the draft plan as presented. Please see the link below. See more

 
New Geocaching Rules in the Community Forest Lands

The City will be asking geocachers to comply with new regulations for placing caches in the Anacortes Community Forest Lands. See more

 
NEW SCULPTURES ON COMMERCIAL AVENUE!

The Anacortes Arts Commission has launched the inaugural Loan Sculpture Exhibition, featuring the work of eleven Northwest artists. All pieces are loaned by the artist for a period of 18 months and all are available for purchase, with a portion of the sales going to the City of Anacortes to help further the mission of the Arts Commission, bringing more art to public places throughout the city. See more

 
Parks & Recreation and Forest Lands Comprehensive Plans

City Council approved the Parks and Forest Lands Comprehensive Plans on Monday, November 2nd. See more

 
Help Stop Invasive Plants in the ACFL

Help us stop the spread of invasive plants in the Anacortes Community Forest lands with these easy steps. See more

 
The City of Anacortes Parks and Recreation Department does not discriminate against any person on the basis of gender in the operation, conduct, or administration of community athletic programs or sports facilities. Any citizen who feels she or he has been the victim of discriminatory treatment in violation of this policy should report this concern to the Parks and Recreation Director, Gary Robinson, at 293-1918.
 
Contact Us
 
Anacortes Parks & Recreation
904 6th Street
P.O. Box 547
Anacortes WA, 98221
Phone (360) 293-1918
Fax (360) 293-1928