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 Park Finder as a tool.
We promote outdoor recreation and bring people together to enjoy, preserve and improve the places where we play.
High water in January at Whatcom Falls, Bellingham, WA
Celebrating the work we accomplished in 2019
Advocating for the economic engine of the Recreation Industry in Washington State with localized focus, we recently launched the Washington Outdoor Business Alliance. Attend one of our Gatherings and check out our event schedule.
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.
Recognition Rock Park Bench
Fairhaven Park
Our Recognition Rocks are in place to thank our donors and project partners
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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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Parkscriptions News
Unity Care Implements Parkscriptions
“One large group at Unity Care NW’s Integrated Community Healthcare Centers in Bellingham and Ferndale, WA have recently implemented the Parkscriptions Program...”
Unity Care Joins! Get Involved
Our latest Confluence blog posts
Biketown Movie Documentary Sneak Peek @ February Alliance Gathering 2/13
Thursday, February 13th Kulshan Brewery Roosevelt Taproom (aka “K2”) 1538 Kentucky St, Bellingham, WA 98229 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm detailed event schedule below. Facebook Event Our first chance of the year to come together with fellow local outdoor recreation professionals and get the bonus of a SNEAK PREVIEW of the documentary production: Biketown. Alliance... Read More →Jon Snyder’s OREC Hotlist – January 2020
From the desk of Jon Snyder Outdoor Recreation and Economic Development Senior Policy Advisor to Governor Jay Inslee January 2020 DNR state forest policy in the news, collaboration and lawsuits: Multi-agency effort spawns giant forest recreation push Skagit County files lawsuit of timber harvest on state lands Environment groups, logging interests and communities across Washington... Read More →Recreation Northwest wins WWU Recreation Management Leadership Community Partner Award
Recreation Northwest Wins! “The faculty of Western Washington University’s Recreation Management Leadership major want to express our deep appreciation and admiration for all the amazing work you do in the community and the support that you have provided to us over the years. Therefore, you were elected to receive our Community Partner Award.” – Dr.... Read More →
