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
• City Facilities Maintenance
• Grounds at City owned facilities
• Park planning and development
• Field scheduling
• Senior Activity Center and Depot Arts Center Rentals
• Tree Keeper Fund
• Conservation Easement Program

The Anacortes Arts Commission in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce and the City of Anacortes is issuing a call for qualifications from northwest artists with public art experience for a commission of outdoor art in a visible International Gateway location.  See more

To Register for Parks and Recreation Programs CLICK HERE You will need a valid email address to create a new account.  See more

Our next work party on Cap Sante to remove ivy will be from 9am to 11am on Saturday, April 13. Please meet at the picnic shelter at the end of the paved pathway at Rotary Park. See more

March 23rd @ 9am: Let’s pull the goat by the ear and give a yank to the non-native and very invasive Goat’s Ear growing near trail 136. This Work Party is to honor Rick Machin who has dedicated many years volunteering in the ACFL and around Skagit County. This work party is great for all ages so bring the whole family. Let’s meet at the Little Cranberry parking lot off of Georgia Ave.  See more

Beginning December 18, reservations for 2013 at Washington Park can be made by going online to make a reservation CLICK HERE Reservations must be made two weeks in advance and payment is required at time of reservation.  See more

The City of Anacortes Arts Commission is seeking donations for the artwork "Aerie" to be placed in the Commercial Avenue Roundabout to make this a unique entrance to Anacortes. Submissions were made by various Northwest artists and a jury chose the artwork by Merrilee Moore. Grants have been received to cover some of the costs but additional funding is needed. If you would like to donate, please make checks payable to: Anacortes Parks Foundation - P.O. Box 1902, Anacortes, WA  See more

The Heart Lake Integrated Aquatic Vegetation Management Plan for Milfoil on the lake was approved at the City Council meeting on June 18. See more

The Heart Lake Master Plan as approved by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission and Forest Advisory Board is available here with public comments attached.  See more

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

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

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