Recreation Northwest

Recreation Northwest

We promote outdoor recreation and bring people together to enjoy, preserve and improve the places where we play.

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    Parkscriptions connects patients with positive outdoor experiences for healthier lifestyles and improved mental and physical health utilizing Park Finder as a tool. During the COVID crisis please follow the guidelines for use of parks and going outdoors. 

     

  • recreation-economy-Washington-State
    Advocating for the economic engine of the Recreation Industry in Washington State with localized focus, we recently launched the Washington Outdoor Business Alliance. Our Alliance Gatherings  have been placed on hold until further notice. 

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    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. 

Get Your Dose of Nature

ParkFinder.org

Use the free tool to pick your park
We encourage people to get outside, be mindful and limit exposure to others. Find the park nearest your house with amenities that meet your needs.
Go to ParkFinder.org
#RecreateResponsibly to Protect Yourself, Others, and the Outdoors.
The Recreate Responsibly Coalition is a newly formed coalition of nonprofits, outdoor businesses, and land managers developing and sharing best practices to protect each other and our natural landscapes.
Read the Press Release

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We are proud to launch the Washington Outdoor Business Alliance. This is a formalization of the work that Recreation Northwest has been committed to over the years.
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Take Care!

  • The Science of Nature

    Read up on the science behind the value of getting outside! 

    Get Your Dose!

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    Your donations help us build on our solid foundation to have an impact on our community.

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Our latest Confluence blog posts

  • Recreation Northwest Applauds our U.S. House Representatives for Supporting the  Great American Outdoors Act

    The legislation will help restore deteriorating parks and public lands nationwide.    Bellingham, WA — The U.S. House of Representatives took an historic vote on July 22,  when it approved the Great American Outdoors Act, a bill that will invest in priority repairs at National Park Service (NPS) sites in Washington State and across the... Read More →

  • Jon Snyder’s OREC Hot List – July 2020

    From the desk of Jon Snyder  Outdoor Recreation and Economic Development Senior Policy Advisor to Governor Jay Inslee July 9, 2020 CORONAVIRUS resources: New Face covering order: https://www.doh.wa.gov/Emergencies/NovelCoronavirusOutbreak2020COVID19/ResourcesandRecommendations/ClothFaceCoveringsandMasks COVID 19 Reopening Guidance for Businesses and Workers All business guidelines (updated frequently): Health and safety information in multiple languages: Information on COVID19 from DOH available in... Read More →

  • Recreate Responsibly – Updates on public lands openings & closures 

    As part of the Recreate Responsibly Coalition, we are able to share these updates with you to help guide you through your plans to get outside and enjoy the bounty of our public lands. Please remember to follow the Recreate Responsibly 7 guidelines: Know Before You Go, Plan Ahead, Stay Close to Home, Practice Physical... Read More →