Partnering with doctors and other health care providers to prescribe time outdoors. Parkscriptions connects patients with positive outdoor experiences for healthier lifestyles and improved mental and physical health utilizing Whatcom Park Finder as a tool. Join us for Whatcom Parkscriptions Day on April 28th.
We promote outdoor recreation and bring people together to enjoy, preserve and improve the places where we play.
Sunday, April 28th - Whatcom Parkscriptions Day!
Advocating for the economic engine of the Recreation Industry in Washington State with localized focus, we host regular Basecamps, Roundtables and Excursions and the Recreation Northwest Expo in February.
Our Stewardship of Fairhaven Park works to improve the trail system for public access and sustainable development, restoring wetland habitat through native plantings and removing invasive species.
Whatcom Parkscriptions Day
HQ at Zuanich Point - Sunday, April 28th
There will be a number of FREE hosted events at popular public parks throughout Whatcom County. Come out and play!
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BOLDLY WENT LIVE ADVENTURE STORYTELLING & PODCAST RECORDING EVENT FEATURES LOCAL OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS
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Washington State Parks partners with healthcare providers to prescribe nature Park Rx? ‘Take a walk in the park and call me in the morning’ OLYMPIA – April 15, 2019 – Washington State Parks is proud to announce the launch of its Park Rx program, in time for National Park Rx Day on April 28. More... Read More →
